breast cancer

When a Scientist Used Lab-Grown Viruses to Treat Her Own Cancer—and Succeeded
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When a Scientist Used Lab-Grown Viruses to Treat Her Own Cancer—and Succeeded

In 2020, Croatian virologist Dr. Beata Halassy faced a grim reality: her breast cancer had returned for the third time. Traditional treatments had failed her, leaving few options. But rather than surrender, she took an extraordinary step that would blur the lines between science and self-experimentation. Using her expertise in virology, Halassy turned to an…

AI Breakthrough in Breast Cancer: Detection as Early as 5 Years
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AI Breakthrough in Breast Cancer: Detection as Early as 5 Years

Welcome to a new frontier in medical technology, where artificial intelligence (AI) meets breast cancer detection. With groundbreaking strides in AI, we’re not just improving how we catch breast cancer early; we’re revolutionizing it. From the research labs of Duke University comes AsymMirai, an innovative AI model designed to predict the risk of breast cancer…

Decoding the Breast Cancer Gap: Why Japan Has 375% Lower Diagnosis Rates Than the US
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Decoding the Breast Cancer Gap: Why Japan Has 375% Lower Diagnosis Rates Than the US

Breast cancer continues to be a major health challenge worldwide, but its incidence notably differs across countries. This variation is starkly evident when comparing Japan and the United States.  In the US, 1 out of every 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. In contrast, the rate is significantly lower in…

Low-Dose Aspirin May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
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Low-Dose Aspirin May Lower Breast Cancer Risk

In the ongoing ‘California Teachers Study,’ participants have continued to provide important information about their health and lives. More than 57,000 women participating in the study reported their use of aspirin. Researchers found a 20% risk reduction for a common subtype of breast cancer, hormone-receptor positive, HER2 negative, in those taking baby aspirin at least…