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·January 3, 2020·6 min read

Artificial intelligence could help breast screening save more lives

A new artificial intelligence system is capable of surpassing human experts in breast cancer prediction. The system provided absolute reductions of up to 5.7% in false-positive diagnoses and up to 9.4% in false-negative predictions of the disease.

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·December 4, 2015·3 min read

‘Chemobrain’ Study Examines Effects of Chemotherapies on Cognition in Breast Cancer Survivors

Anthracycline based chemotherapies could have greater negative effects on cognition than nonanthracycline treatments for breast cancer survivors, a new study reports.

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·August 4, 2017·4 min read

Blood Test May Detect Brain Metastases While Still Treatable

Researchers have identified a specific group of circulating tumor cells in the blood stream of patients with breast cancer brain metastases. The finding is helping researchers to develop a new blood test to identify breast cancer patients at risk of developing brain metastasis.

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·October 10, 2022·4 min read

Inflammatory Breast Cancer Patients at Higher Risk of Cancer Spread to the Brain

Individuals with a rare type of breast cancer called inflammatory breast cancer are at greater risk of their cancer spreading to the brain.

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·March 2, 2017·4 min read

How Breast Cancer Spreads to the Brain

Researchers have discovered the mechanism behind the development of brain metastases in women with HER2-positive breast cancer.

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·September 6, 2022·4 min read

Antipsychotic Use Associated With Elevated Risk of Breast Cancer

Study reveals a moderate link between antipsychotic use and an increased risk of developing breast cancer.

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·December 14, 2017·4 min read

Inflammation Linked to Chemo Brain

A new study reports inflammation in the blood may play a role in cognitive problems following chemotherapy. Researchers report identifying the inflammatory biomarkers and reducing inflammation may prevent some of the symptoms of chemo brain.

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·January 29, 2022·2 min read

A New Way to Target Secondary Breast Cancer That Has Spread to the Brain

Researchers have identified a potential new target to treat breast cancer that has spread to the brain using existing drugs.

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·October 1, 2022·5 min read

Long-Term Study Supports Link Between Inflammation and Cognitive Problems in Older Breast Cancer Survivors

Higher levels of the inflammatory C-reactive protein were discovered in older breast cancer survivors who experienced cognitive issues. The study is one of the first long-term assessments linking chronic inflammation to cognitive decline in breast cancer survivors.

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·August 7, 2017·4 min read

Anti-Inflammatory and Anti-Stress Drugs Taken Before Surgery May Reduce Metastatic Recurrence

Scientist reveal a drug regiment consisting of anti-inflammatories and anti-stress medications given before and after surgery could reduce cancer recurrence.

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·May 10, 2017·3 min read

Tai Chi Relieves Insomnia in Breast Cancer Survivors

According to researchers, Tai Chi not only improves sleep health and reduces insomnia in breast cancer survivors, it also reduces depression and fatigue symptoms.

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·May 9, 2018·4 min read

Study Links Breast Cancer to Body’s Internal Clock

Researchers have found an association between the Per2 gene and breast cancer. The Per2 gene plays an important role in both the body's circadian clock and mammary gland development.

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