Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscience·January 3, 2020·6 min readArtificial intelligence could help breast screening save more livesA 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.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedPsychology·December 4, 2015·3 min read‘Chemobrain’ Study Examines Effects of Chemotherapies on Cognition in Breast Cancer SurvivorsAnthracycline based chemotherapies could have greater negative effects on cognition than nonanthracycline treatments for breast cancer survivors, a new study reports.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedGeneticsNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 4, 2017·4 min readBlood Test May Detect Brain Metastases While Still TreatableResearchers 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.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 10, 2022·4 min readInflammatory Breast Cancer Patients at Higher Risk of Cancer Spread to the BrainIndividuals with a rare type of breast cancer called inflammatory breast cancer are at greater risk of their cancer spreading to the brain.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyOpen Neuroscience Articles·March 2, 2017·4 min readHow Breast Cancer Spreads to the BrainResearchers have discovered the mechanism behind the development of brain metastases in women with HER2-positive breast cancer.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·September 6, 2022·4 min readAntipsychotic Use Associated With Elevated Risk of Breast CancerStudy reveals a moderate link between antipsychotic use and an increased risk of developing breast cancer.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyPsychology·December 14, 2017·4 min readInflammation Linked to Chemo BrainA 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.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 29, 2022·2 min readA New Way to Target Secondary Breast Cancer That Has Spread to the BrainResearchers have identified a potential new target to treat breast cancer that has spread to the brain using existing drugs.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·October 1, 2022·5 min readLong-Term Study Supports Link Between Inflammation and Cognitive Problems in Older Breast Cancer SurvivorsHigher 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.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurology·August 7, 2017·4 min readAnti-Inflammatory and Anti-Stress Drugs Taken Before Surgery May Reduce Metastatic RecurrenceScientist reveal a drug regiment consisting of anti-inflammatories and anti-stress medications given before and after surgery could reduce cancer recurrence.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·May 10, 2017·3 min readTai Chi Relieves Insomnia in Breast Cancer SurvivorsAccording to researchers, Tai Chi not only improves sleep health and reduces insomnia in breast cancer survivors, it also reduces depression and fatigue symptoms.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·May 9, 2018·4 min readStudy Links Breast Cancer to Body’s Internal ClockResearchers 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.Read More