Circulating tumor cells can acquire the ability to penetrate the walls of lymph or blood vessels. The tumor cells can then circulate throughout the bloodstream to other body sites.... Read More
breast cancer
Breast Cancer Mortality Drops
Breast cancer incidence is highest in regions that are better off economically, but transitioning countries have a disproportionate share of breast cancer deaths.... Read More
Breast Cancer Density
Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can detect approximately 14 additional cancers per 1000 women. There is no radiation exposure, but MRI requires injection of contrast material. Another downside of MRI? It is more likely to find areas of concern that are not cancer but require additional imaging or a biopsy. In the USA, insurance may not cover the test unless you have a very high risk of breast cancer.... Read More
Breast Cancer – 8 Symptoms
Early breast cancer detection optimizes the odds of survival. While regular screening tests for breast cancer are important, mammograms do not find every breast cancer.... Read More
Breast Cancer and Diet
Soy isoflavone intake may lower breast cancer risk for pre-and post-menopausal women in Asian countries. However, for women in Western countries, pre- or post-menopausal, there is no evidence of an association between soy isoflavone intake and breast cancer.... Read More
Rethinking Cancer
Cancer cells have a sweet tooth and consume more sugar (glucose) than healthy cells. Cancer cells need the fuel for growth. Breast cancer cells have figured out how to make their preferred food, depriving the normal cells of the essential nutrient.... Read More