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A group of 50 Connecticut moms dressed as zombies has raised $1.3 million since 2016 for metastatic breast cancer research through creative dance performances. Their unconventional approach combines fun with purpose, proving community fundraising can be both impactful and joyful.
A multi-day shopping event in Miami's Design District lets fashionistas fight breast cancer with every purchase. Since its launch, Shoes for a Cure has raised over $65 million for research and treatment.
Scientists discovered that natural compounds in dark sweet cherries could slow the growth and spread of triple-negative breast cancer in mice. The finding offers hope for treating one of the most aggressive forms of the disease.
Researchers discovered a breakthrough treatment for triple-negative breast cancer that works without chemotherapy. The two-drug approach blocks tumors by cutting off their backup survival systems.
A Chicago softball tournament founded 32 years ago brought together 1,500 women this weekend, raising $115,000 for breast cancer research last year alone. The event has now donated over $1 million to support groundbreaking treatments that are helping patients live longer.
Researchers at IIT BHU discovered a chemical compound that destroys breast cancer cells while leaving healthy tissue untouched, offering hope for treatments without chemotherapy's harsh side effects. The molecule targets two key proteins cancer cells need to survive, essentially starving them and triggering self-destruction.
Scientists discovered how to beat triple-negative breast cancer at its own game by blocking an enzyme that helps tumors survive treatment. The approach not only damages cancer cells directly but also calls in the immune system for backup.
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.
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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.
Scientists at UC San Diego have uncovered a natural defense mechanism that helps prevent breast cancer from spreading to other parts of the body. The discovery could lead to new treatments and improve screening for patients taking certain medications.
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.
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.