Breast Cancer

What myths about breast cancer could be putting your life at risk?

From bras and breastfeeding to lump anxiety and radiation fears, doctors break down the myths that stop men and women alike from getting timely breast cancer screening

Breast cancer myths busted: Awareness isn't enough, action saves lives

Can young women or men get breast cancer? Are mammograms unsafe? In this episode of our fact-check series, doctors debunk the biggest breast health myths and explain why regular screening saves lives.

Breast cancer: Why do so many women still avoid mammograms in India?

Why do myths, modesty and misinformation still overshadow one of medicine's best defences against breast cancer? Experts say it is time to make mammograms as routine as blood pressure checks

Men get breast cancer too, but most find out far too late, say doctors

Breast cancer affects men too, yet most don't know the symptoms. Experts explain warning signs, risks, and why awareness matters

Why more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer today

Breast cancer is rising among women under 40, with aggressive subtypes becoming more common. Experts urge early awareness, genetic testing, and regular breast self-exams

Five easy breast self-exam steps that can help detect cancer early

Breast cancer awareness: Simple, safe and empowering, regular breast self-exams help you stay one step ahead of potential changes that could signal a cancer risk

Eat well, move often, sleep better: Daily habits to beat breast cancer

Breast cancer awareness: Inherited risk explains only a fraction of breast cancer cases. Regular exercise, balanced nutrition and stress control help protect women's health and support prevention

Most women in poorer countries miss early cancer detection, says Lancet

Women's cancers like breast, cervical, and ovarian are often detected late in poorer countries, sharply reducing survival chances, according to a global Lancet study

Keto diet may worsen aggressive breast cancer, new study warns

Scientists find that high-fat diets and elevated lipid levels can accelerate breast cancer growth, prompting caution over keto regimens among patients and survivors

Meet BCECNN: The AI that detects breast cancer and explains its logic

Researchers have developed an AI model that not only detects breast cancer with near-perfect accuracy but also visually explains its diagnosis to doctors, improving trust and transparency in screening

Sharp rise in lobular breast cancer cases across US alarms health experts

Breast cancer awareness month 2025: Cases of invasive lobular carcinoma are increasing nearly three times faster than other breast cancers, raising alarm over detection, diagnosis, and treatment gaps

Alkem launches pertuzumab biosimilar for breast cancer in India

Alkem Laboratories on Monday said it has launched a biosimilar product in India for the treatment of breast cancer. The company has introduced Pertuza injection 420mg/14mL, a pertuzumab biosimilar, for the treatment of HER2-positive breast cancer, the drug firm said in a statement. Alkem's Pertuza is an affordable, indigenously-developed and manufactured biosimilar of pertuzumab, it added. "Oncology is a priority area for Alkem, and our efforts are focused on developing treatment options that combine scientific excellence with wider access. The launch of Pertuza reflects this commitment and further strengthens our oncology portfolio," Alkem CEO Vikas Gupta said. Shares of the company on Monday ended 0.69 per cent down at Rs 5,496 apiece on BSE.

What can slow breast cancer cell growth? 30-minute workout, say scientists

Just one bout of high-intensity or resistance training can cut breast cancer cell growth by up to 30 per cent by boosting anti-cancer proteins, say researchers

This influencer had no symptoms. A mammogram still found Stage 0 cancer

Content creator Hallie Swanson felt perfectly healthy-until a routine scan detected Stage 0 breast cancer, highlighting the life-saving power of early screenings even without symptoms

New study shows how mitochondria help cancer cells survive and spread

Why does breast cancer spread? Researchers trace the answer to mitochondria, where glutathione import activates survival signals that drive deadly metastasis

This new compound may help treat aggressive triple-negative breast cancer

Researchers at IIT Guwahati and IASST have designed a novel compound showing promise against aggressive triple-negative breast cancer

Respiratory viruses like flu, coronavirus may trigger cancer relapse: Study

A new study reveals that respiratory infections like common flu and coronavirus can awaken dormant breast cancer cells in the lungs, raising concerns for survivors

Breast cancer screening: When you need a mammogram and what to expect

From age guidelines to radiation concerns and comfort upgrades, here's a full guide to understanding mammography and why it matters for early breast cancer detection

Rising temperatures may be driving cancer risk in women, warns study

Women living in hotter regions face higher rates of breast, ovarian, cervical and uterine cancers, with heat-linked deaths also on the rise, study shows

Policy push needed to boost breast cancer screening among women: Experts

With a study showing that only 1.3 per cent of Indian women aged 45 and above undergo screening for breast cancer, experts have called for immediate policy interventions, awareness campaigns and infrastructural advancements to encourage more women to opt for testing. A study published in the BMC Public Health indicate that India's breast cancer screening rates are among the lowest globally. While countries like the US and several European nations boast of screening rates above 80 per cent, India lags even behind some African nations, where 4.5 per cent of women undergo mammograms. Kerala leads with the highest screening rate in India at 4.5 per cent, followed by Karnataka (2.9 per cent) and Maharashtra (2.05 per cent), while Delhi records a shockingly low rate of less than 1 per cent. Experts attributed these abysmal statistics to multiple factors, including lack of awareness, social stigma, poor accessibility, and widespread misconceptions about mammography. Many women in India a