The Hindu : declared in Protecting women from breast cancer

"My proposition for India is that every breast and ovarian cancer patient should be sequenced (tested) for mutations of BRCA1 and BRCA 2 (genes which cause breast cancer). more-inRenowned geneticist Mary-Claire King, whose research has revealed that breast cancer results from a particular gene, BRCA1, and can be a heritable disease, emphasised on genetic testing of women having breast and ovarian cancer in India. She said that the cost of genetic testing has come down considerably in U.S. in the last couple of years. "The cost of sequencing (genetic testing) has come down from $4,000 (about ₹2.7 lakh) to $250 (about ₹16,672) in the U.S. She also said, "Genetic sequencing of existing breast cancer patients is needed to ensure that none of her relatives (sisters and daughters) get breast cancer later on."Elaborating on the need for genetic testing to identify whether one has the related mutations of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, which increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, she said that through such testing, women will be able to decide whether to go through necessary surgery to reduce the risk.

Some cheeses may increase risk of breast cancer

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) - Eating certain cheeses may slightly increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, according to researchers at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. A new study, published in Current Developments in Nutrition, found consuming higher amounts of American, cheddar and cream cheeses was linked to a slightly increased risk for breast cancer. Researchers studied nearly 2,000 women diagnosed with breast cancer between 2003 and 2014 and about 1,200 other participants. "Dairy foods are complex mixtures of nutrients and non-nutrient substances that could be negatively as well as positively associated with breast cancer risk," said Dr. Susan McCann, the lead author of the study. The same study found yogurt appears to reduce a woman's risk of developing the same disease.


The 36-year-old star struggled to hold back tears as she revealed on Access Hollywood that she may have breast cancer. The Little Women: LA star is still waiting to her back from doctors who discovered something might be cancerous in her breast. After showing a clip for Little Women's upcoming season where she was considering dropping out of DWTS, the reality star revealed just how serious her health problems were. Terra told Access Hollywood she is recovering well from here other health issues that came up during DWTS. Cancer fears: Terra Jolé broke down on Tuesday as she revealed her terrify health struggle on Access HollywoodTerra has been battling health issues since appearing on Dancing With The Stars last season and during treatment doctors became concerned about the possibility of breast cancer.



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