Findings About Breast Cancer

This is my own research to find out what research is being done about the scourge. Well, this is what i found out.

A Breakthrough in Breast Cancer! Breast cancer vaccine was found to be successful in mice and researchers are anxious to start testing it on human patients. The vaccine did not only breast cancer tumors but also stalled the growth of already existing tumors.

An old drug used in treating blood cancers may help fight aggressive breast cancer {triple negative breast cancer}.

Broccoli and Brussels sprouts have been proven to contain cancer-fighting components. Research showed that these super-foods contain a substance that breaks down a cancer-causing molecule.

Women who drank Scandinavian boiled coffee more than four times a day, compared to women who drank less than one cup a day, have a lower risk of developing the disease.

A new method for treating breast cancer may help scores of patients beat the disease without experiencing debilitating side effects, according to BBC News. Scientists are attempting to target the genetic makeup of tumors and kill it without damaging other healthy cells.

A new study out of the Washington University School of Medicine suggests that a bone-strengthening drug may also help fight off metastatic breast cancer.

A new chemotherapy drug has shown some real progress in the fight against the disease. The drug, called Bavituximab, is an antibody that is specifically designed to build a patient's immune system. It cures the disease by fighting off tumors and its blood vessels.

Study ties tumor cells to breast cancer survival. A new study has revealed that the number of tumor cells circulating in the blood of metastic breast cancer patients does affect their survival, reports BusinessWeek.

Bitter melon extract, which is a popular dietary supplement, may eventually become a preventative treatment for breast cancer. Findings suggest that bitter melon extract . . . Induces breast cancer cell death," said lead researcher Ratna b. Ray.

Vitamin D might even be beneficial in the fight against breast cancer. It is recommended that individuals eat a diet rich in foods such as fish, milk and eggs to ensure optimal vitamin D absorption, and make sure that they have enough exposure to sunlight on a daily basis.

A lot of research is going on around the world to discover the cure for cancer and to also make life easier for terminally ill patients.
Let’s hope the cure is found soon enough!
To women fighting breast cancer, please do not lose hope!