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Secret behind tamoxifen resistance to breast cancer, and way to defeat it identified

Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have discovered the molecular basis for tamoxifen resistance to breast cancer and found a potential way to defeat it

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Protein behind galloping breast cancer spread identified

In a new study, scientists claim to have found a potential target to slow the progression of breast cancer tumours and metastasis

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3 to 6 drinks per week ups risk of breast cancer

A new study has found that low levels of alcohol consumption – 3 to 6 alcoholic drinks per week– could contribute to a small increase in the risk of breast cancer

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Treating breast cancer through nipple offers ‘far fewer adverse effects’

Treating breast cancer by delivering chemotherapy through the nipple is highly effective in animal models of early breast cancer, and has no major side effects in human patients

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Rural women more likely to be diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer

Rural women are more likely than women living in cities to be diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer, a new study has revealed

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Spider venom could hold key to treating breast cancer

Venom from funnel-web spiders and tarantulas could be used to kill breast cancer cells, Australian researchers say

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Breast cancer survivor’s book a moving tale

A breast cancer survivor has penned a book narrating her innate struggle and eventual triumph

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Elevated hormones up risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women

A new study has found that post-menopausal women with high levels of hormones such as estrogen or testosterone have a higher risk of breast cancer

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New breast cancer drug ‘more effective’ than current therapy

According to a study, a new breast cancer drug that lowers oestrogen levels is far more effective than the most popular current therapy

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Now, cheap blood test to predict breast cancer relapse risk

A simple and cheap blood test that can predict which women with the most common type of breast cancer are at risk of the disease returning

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