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New Molecule Shrinks Aggressive Breast Cancer in Mice
Health & WellnessMar 11

New Molecule Shrinks Aggressive Breast Cancer in Mice

Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University created a molecule that shuts down a key enzyme cancer cells need to grow, causing tumors to shrink in mice with triple-negative breast cancer. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for one of the deadliest forms of breast cancer.

Science Daily2 min read
Peoria Walk Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Research
Acts of KindnessMay 10

Peoria Walk Raises Funds for Breast Cancer Research

Hundreds gathered in Peoria for the Susan G. Komen MORE THAN PINK Walk, raising funds for breast cancer research and patient support. The community event brought together survivors, families, and supporters in a powerful show of solidarity.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Dragon Boat Team Raises $150K for Cancer Research
Acts of KindnessApr 12

Dragon Boat Team Raises $150K for Cancer Research

A dragon boat team of breast cancer survivors just launched their biggest fundraiser yet, pledging $150,000 for local cancer research while bringing patients, doctors, and researchers together. They're proving that the fight against cancer doesn't end with survival.

Google News - Cancer Survivor3 min read
Cancer Vaccine Keeps 11 Breast Cancer Patients Disease-Free
Health & WellnessFeb 19

Cancer Vaccine Keeps 11 Breast Cancer Patients Disease-Free

A personalized mRNA vaccine helped 11 women with aggressive breast cancer stay cancer-free for up to six years. The groundbreaking treatment trained their immune systems to recognize and fight cancer cells using their own tumor's genetic code.

Google News - Health2 min read
Dark Cherry Compounds Slow Aggressive Breast Cancer in Study
Health & WellnessFeb 25

Dark Cherry Compounds Slow Aggressive Breast Cancer in Study

Texas A&M researchers discovered that natural compounds in dark sweet cherries significantly slowed tumor growth and reduced cancer spread in the most aggressive form of breast cancer. The breakthrough offers new hope for treating triple-negative breast cancer, which has limited treatment options.

Google News - Researchers Find3 min read
Yale Researcher's 25-Year Quest Delivers New Cancer Drug
Health & WellnessMay 7

Yale Researcher's 25-Year Quest Delivers New Cancer Drug

A groundbreaking breast cancer therapy just became the first FDA-approved drug of its kind, born from Yale research that began over two decades ago. The new treatment offers hope to thousands of women with an aggressive form of breast cancer.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
New Molecule Halts Aggressive Breast Cancer Growth
Health & WellnessMar 23

New Molecule Halts Aggressive Breast Cancer Growth

Scientists have discovered a molecule that stops triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive form that often strikes younger women. The breakthrough treatment shows promise without the toxic side effects that plagued previous cancer therapies.

Google News - Scientists Discover2 min read
Teen Girls: 2 Hours Activity Weekly Cuts Breast Cancer Risk
Health & WellnessJan 20

Teen Girls: 2 Hours Activity Weekly Cuts Breast Cancer Risk

New research shows teenage girls who get just two hours of physical activity per week show early signs of lower breast cancer risk. The Columbia University study offers a simple, hopeful path forward as breast cancer rates rise among younger women.

Google News - Researchers Find3 min read
Scientists Find "Off Switch" for Spreading Breast Cancer
Health & WellnessMar 7

Scientists Find "Off Switch" for Spreading Breast Cancer

Researchers at Hiroshima University discovered how to break apart protein pairs that help breast cancer spread, opening the door to a new type of treatment. Small protein chains tested in mice successfully stopped tumor growth and prevented cancer from reaching lymph nodes.

Google News - Scientists Discover3 min read
New Antibody Stops Aggressive Breast Cancer in Lab Tests
Health & WellnessJan 31

New Antibody Stops Aggressive Breast Cancer in Lab Tests

Scientists have discovered an antibody that successfully halted triple-negative breast cancer in laboratory models, offering hope for one of the most difficult cancers to treat. This breakthrough could lead to better treatment options for thousands of women facing this aggressive disease.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
Houston Team Finds Way to Hunt Down Spreading Breast Cancer
Health & WellnessApr 30

Houston Team Finds Way to Hunt Down Spreading Breast Cancer

Scientists created a peptide that acts like a GPS tracker for metastatic breast cancer cells, successfully targeting and destroying them in mice without harming healthy tissue. The discovery could transform treatment for aggressive cancers that have spread beyond their original location.

Google News - Researchers Find3 min read
New Drug Combo Beats Stubborn Breast Cancer in Lab Tests
Health & WellnessJan 26

New Drug Combo Beats Stubborn Breast Cancer in Lab Tests

Scientists at MD Anderson Cancer Center discovered that combining two different cancer-fighting drugs can overcome treatment resistance in breast cancer, offering hope for patients whose tumors no longer respond to standard therapies. The breakthrough works across multiple types of breast cancer, including the most aggressive forms.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
Scientists Find RNA Molecule That Kills Breast Cancer Cells
VideosFeb 4

Scientists Find RNA Molecule That Kills Breast Cancer Cells

Australian researchers discovered an RNA molecule that destroys the most common type of breast cancer while leaving healthy cells untouched. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for women whose cancer no longer responds to existing drugs.

Medical Xpress3 min read
Prisca Githuka Turns Breast Cancer Into Global Advocacy
Health & WellnessFeb 8

Prisca Githuka Turns Breast Cancer Into Global Advocacy

After surviving breast cancer, Prisca Githuka founded Pink Hearts Cancer Support Foundation to help others navigate their own cancer journeys. On World Cancer Day, she's sharing her story to prove that a cancer diagnosis doesn't have to be the end.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Cancer Survivors Power Purdue's Research Breakthroughs
Community HeroesMar 6

Cancer Survivors Power Purdue's Research Breakthroughs

A leukemia survivor and a researcher who beat cancer are driving groundbreaking pediatric cancer research at Purdue University, inspired by beloved student Tyler Trent. Their work focuses on making treatments safer and more effective for kids fighting cancer.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
New Drug Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Breast Cancer
Health & WellnessApr 13

New Drug Shows Promise for Hard-to-Treat Breast Cancer

A drug already in trials for blood cancer could transform treatment for lobular breast cancer, a difficult-to-detect form affecting 15% of breast cancer patients. Scientists found the drug slowed tumor growth and spread in mice with minimal side effects.

Google News - New Treatment3 min read
Plant Compound Forces Breast Cancer Cells to Self-Destruct
Health & WellnessMar 3

Plant Compound Forces Breast Cancer Cells to Self-Destruct

Scientists discovered a powerful natural molecule from a Chinese plant that attacks the most aggressive form of breast cancer in a completely new way. The compound could open doors for patients who have run out of treatment options.

Google News - Scientists Discover2 min read
Scientists Find New Target for Aggressive Breast Cancer
Health & WellnessMar 14

Scientists Find New Target for Aggressive Breast Cancer

Researchers discovered a gene weakness in triple negative breast cancer that could lead to targeted treatments. Early drug tests in mice successfully reduced tumor growth.

Google News - New Treatment2 min read
FDA-Approved Drug May Block Breast Cancer Spread
Health & WellnessMar 5

FDA-Approved Drug May Block Breast Cancer Spread

Scientists discovered an existing FDA-approved medication could prevent the deadliest part of breast cancer: when it spreads to other organs. The breakthrough offers new hope for patients with aggressive triple negative breast cancer.

Medical Xpress2 min read
Minnesota Fashion Show Honors Cancer Survivors, Funds Research
Acts of KindnessApr 12

Minnesota Fashion Show Honors Cancer Survivors, Funds Research

A Minnesota fashion show transforms breast cancer survivors into runway models while raising money for metastatic cancer research. EMERGE combines style, storytelling, and hope to celebrate resilience and fund lifesaving science.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read

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