Yale Researchers Discover New Complexities Behind Drug Resistance
New research from Yale University probes genes for clues to drug resistance in aggressive breast cancer. By sifting through the 20,000 protein-encoding genes in the…
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Scientists Develop a New Way to Deliver MicroRNAs for Cancer Treatment
By twisting RNA strands into a triple helix and embedding them in a biocompatible gel, researchers from MIT have developed a new way to shrink…
MRI May Lead to Overdiagnosis of Cancer
New research from Yale University details how magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for many women undergoing breast cancer surgery might identify health problems that would not…
Cavity Shaving Reduces the Risk of a Second Mastectomy
A newly published study reveals that cavity shaving halved the rates of positive margins and reexcision among patients with partial mastectomy. Removing more tissue during…
Ultrasound Can Detect Cancers Missed by Mammography
New research shows that a supplementary screening with ultrasound can detect cancers missed by mammography, and reveals that women with dense breast tissue can benefit…
New Drug Combination Delays Breast Cancer Progression
Research presented at the 2014 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium reveals that a new drug combination for advanced breast cancer delays disease progression. A new…
