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From three months to live to no sign of cancer: One woman’s experience increases optimism for immunotherapy

BCAC is thrilled a clinical trial involving American engineer Judy Perkins has led to her being declared free of breast cancer with what specialists are calling an extended remission.

Many women won’t need chemotherapy when guided by a diagnostic test: US study

More women with the most common form of early stage breast cancer may not need chemotherapy and may instead rely on hormone therapies, according to a landmark study.

Research underway into blood test to detect cancer

American researchers have hopes a new blood test they have developed may in the future be able to detect 10 types of cancer potentially years before someone becomes unwell.

US study says low-fat diet may improve outlook for people experiencing breast cancer

Recent research has found that changing to a low-fat diet may have a positive influence on breast cancer outcomes.

Study finds 110 genes associated with breast cancer risk

In the most comprehensive study ever looking at the genetics of breast cancer, scientists have linked 110 genes to an increased risk of the disease.

The link between alcohol and cancer

New research from the UK shows how alcohol damages DNA in stem cells and helps to explain why drinking can increase your risk of cancer.

Scientists identify two new genes associated with breast cancer

Researchers in the US have identified two new genes associated with breast cancer: MSH6 and PMS2.

Acupuncture reduces joint pain caused by aromatase inhibitor treatment

A new study has found that acupuncture significantly reduces joint pain for post-menopausal women with early-stage breast cancer taking aromatase inhibitors.

Immunotherapy shows early promise for patients with Herceptin-resistant breast cancer

A combination of the breakthrough drug Keytruda and Herceptin is well tolerated and has clinical benefits for patients with Herceptin-resistant HER2-positive breast cancer.

Increasing the dose intensity of chemotherapy lowers breast cancer recurrence

Increasing the dose intensity of chemotherapy by shortening the time period between treatments may help to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurring, a new study shows.

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