All Entries Tagged With: "breast cancer treatments"

3-D Mammography – A Novel Dimension In Breast Cancer Detection

A set of scientists are carrying out a study to explore the application of stereographic imaging technology and three dimensional outputs in screening potential breast tumour growths, thus unravelling a potent means for early identification and treatment alongside lowering the number of false-positive outcomes and the need for follow-up testing. Stereo mammography offers radiologists with a 3-D view of the breast’s internal composition by capturing two mammography images from slightly varying angles and displaying them on two Planar high –resolution systems (2,500 x 2,000 pixels) – LCD monitors that are connected one above the other at a 110degree inclination that are separated by glass partition that has a special coating. Through the specially layered glass the radiologist views  [...]

Diabetes Drug Metformin Combats Breast Cancer Stem Cells

In the latest advancement, treatment for breast cancer might be the drug Metformin that until now was used during diabetes. Metformin is already obtainable in many pharmacies broadly under the branding Glucophage and Fortamet. Mounting proofs are suggestive of the fact that those diabetics consuming metformin are less prone to getting cancer and having comparatively better results if they did develop cancer as compared to those who did not take the drug. Currently, Harvard scientist Kevin Struhl along with his associates discovered that metformin had the potential to destroy breast cancer stem cells believed to be the offenders responsible for proliferation and relapse of breast cancer. Struhl during a news gathering organised for the announcement of the findings stated that, in mice  [...]

Ductal Lavage – An Effectual Adjunct For Breast Cancer Detection – Part I

Ductal Lavage is a procedure carried out for drawing out cells from the milk ducts present in the breast to be sent for testing. This is a useful procedure for detection of precancerous cells known as atypical cells. Presently, ductal lavage is solely conducted on those women having multifarious risks elements indicating breast cancer, to attempt to spot breast cancer prior to its commencement. Ductal lavage operates on the well-accepted fact that majority of the breast cancers amounting to nearly 95% cases develop in the cell lining of the milk ducts present in the breast. Generally, breast cancer initially originates in a single duct and would remain present within that duct if detected in the preliminary stages. This early detection makes the treatment more effectual and raises the survival  [...]