Breast and Cervical cancer awareness in developing countries

12/09/2016

In breakthrough research on breast cancer, a team discovered that higher levels of the nuclear transport gene XPO1 indicate when a patient is likely to be resistant to the popular drug tamoxifen.

05/06/2016

Costs associated with different breast cancer chemotherapy regimens can vary significantly, regardless of effectiveness, according to new research.

23/05/2016

Scientists may have made a breakthrough in breast cancer treatment

The chemical compound, which could be vital in the fight against the disease, targets a specific molecule that is required for cancer cells to grow and spread

23/02/2016

More women are moving away from the breast-conserving surgery they once demanded, and experts aren't sure if this is a good thing.

18/01/2016

We are very happy with the growing support for this group. This group is all about providing information and help to the patients and family members affected by Breast and Cervical Cancer in developing counteries.
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Please do not post un verified anectodal information that will mislead the people.
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All are welcome to post any information that will be helpful for the patients Eg: Availability of Charity hospitals, Low cost diagnostic test in your area etc.

18/01/2016

How Cancerous breast lump is different from Non Cancerous breast lump?

28/12/2015

Good news. Cancer treatment is extremely expensive and this move will help the poor people a long way.
http://in.mobile.reuters.com/article/idINKBN0U70W920151224?irpc=932

India has revised its list of essential medicines to add drugs for diseases ranging from cancer and HIV/AIDS to hepatitis C, in a move aimed at making them more affordable.

28/12/2015

Increasing new cases. Big concern.
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02/12/2015

An increase in preventative double mastectomies since Angelina Jolie announced that she had undergone the procedure in 2013.

Experts have reported an increase in preventative double mastectomies since Angelina Jolie announced that she had undergone the procedure in 2013.

05/11/2015

Did you get your screening done ?

Nearly eight in 10 women in Wales have been screened for cervical cancer at least once in the past five years, a report finds.

25/09/2015

Scientists say they have discovered a genetic clue to why some breast cancers relapse, which could lead to better treatment.