Lindsey Rosman, a doctoral student in the department of psychology at East Carolina University contacted me recently about a confidential online survey she is conducting as part of her research into body image… Continue reading
Cancer experts have identified a gene which can cause a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer to develop. ZNF703 is the first “oncogene” to be discovered in five years. It is overactive in… Continue reading
Katie at Uneasy Pink posted a compelling essay about a recent event (in the form of a fashion show) to raise money for the cause of breast cancer. Hosted by a Susan G. Komen for… Continue reading
According to the latest research, a combination of early menopause due to breast cancer treatment and common drugs used to treat breast cancer, could be weakening the bones of breast cancer survivors once… Continue reading
We all know that no two cancers are exactly the same, but now new research has shown that breast cancer is not a single disease but a collection of at least five separate… Continue reading
Cholesterol-lowering statins may help to prevent breast cancer build up resistance to the gold standard treatment, a study has found. Laboratory research carried out in the US suggests tumours are shielded against the… Continue reading
I have just been reading a profile of Dr Laura Esserman, breast cancer researcher and surgeon, who is committed to equalizing the unequal relationship between doctor and patient. There is no… Continue reading
Have you heard of the Love/Avon Army of Women partnership? It is driven by two key partnerships that will accelerate the research necessary to discover ways to prevent breast cancer: a partnership between the… Continue reading
Many Irish breast cancer patients are benefiting from being able to join clinical trials that were not available in this country before, a major international conference on breast cancer in Galway has heard. Prof… Continue reading
