Davina revealed she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and has undergone surgery Events
Davina McCall, 58, took to her Instagram with the news on Saturday and explained how the disease had been caught 'very very early' but would still require radiotherapy. Science
Chest wall radiotherapy is the standard treatment for many patients with early-stage disease who have had their breasts removed and been put on anti-cancer drugs. Events
Scientists have discovered that the form of morning after pill ulipristal acetate could prevent at-risk women getting breast cancer Science
For most people, becoming infected with a respiratory virus usually leads to unpleasant but temporary symptoms. But for some cancer survivors these viruses may be more horrifying. Science
Patients who had more cells had better outcomes, particularly for aggressive types such as triple-negative breast cancerIn the 18th century, physicians noticed nuns had some of the highest rates of breast cancer. It was one of the earliest clues that led scientists to suspect that child-bearing and breastfeeding could protect against the disease.Modern data has confirmed the centuries-old observation but the biological reasons behind it have remained unclear. Explanations have often focused on pregnancy-related hormonal changes, but research published Tuesday in Nature has found breastfeeding provides long-lasting immune protection. Continue reading... Science
Amy Dowden says she is honoured to have been given the platform that she has through Strictly Come Dancing and plans to continue to use it to advocate for the breast cancer community. Events
Scientists are warning that rates of a rare but highly deadly cancer are on the rise in the US, with cases climbing three times faster than other, more common, cancers. Events
