New AI method improves early breast cancer detection
Scientists have developed a new AI-based method to diagnose breast cancer at very early stages. The approach could save lives but there are hurdles to it being used in hospitals.…
Breast Cancer: Over 360 thousand people diagnosed yearly
This year alone more than 360 thousand people will be diagnosed with breast cancer. While many will die of it without being diagnosed at all.…
‘My life got turned upside down’: One woman’s experience of battling breast cancer
This October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Every year, 2.3 million women are diagnosed with breast cancer across the world, meaning that every 14 seconds, somewhere on the planet, a woman is…
Rihanna raises money for breast cancer
Rihanna has released a limited edition lingerie range to raise money for breast cancer research.…
These three women share how they beat breast cancer
In 1985, Breast Cancer Awareness Month was founded as a partnership between the American Cancer Society and the pharmaceutical division of Imperial Chemical Industries. Almost 34 years later, it has become a…
Survivors talks about beating breast cancer
In 1985, Breast Cancer Awareness Month was founded. Almost 34 years later, it has become a cultural phenomenon. Guardian Life Magazine caught up with three breast cancer survivors, Mrs Kehinde Gbelee,…
Germans develop breast cancer blood test
Breast cancer kills more women globally than any other cancer. In what's being hailed a medical breakthrough, doctors in Germany say they've developed a new test that can accurately detect cancer in…
Breast cancer survivor speaks out on beating the disease
Breast cancer is the top cancer in women worldwide and is increasing particularly in developing countries where the majority of cases are diagnosed in late stages according to the World Health Organization.…
New device could make way for cheaper cancer screenings
A new mobile unit could help slash the cost of breast cancer screenings dramatically for women around the globe.…