Scientists are increasingly viewing gut microbes as active participants in hormone-driven cancers, moving beyond the traditional “estrobolome” model to define a bidirectional endocrine-microbiome axis. According to a review published in the journal npj Biofilms and Microbiomes, researchers are investigating how these microbial communities influence the metabolism of estrogen and contribute to the development of breast … Read more
How Did Researchers Solve a 40-Year-Old Mystery? After four decades of research, Mayo Clinic scientists have unveiled the molecular structure of protein kinase C beta (PKCβ), a protein linked to cancer and neurological diseases. The breakthrough, published in Nature Communications, provides the first detailed view of how PKCβ functions and how the breast cancer drug … Read more
Researchers at the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) and Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified “adipomes”—extracellular vesicles released by fat tissue—as active drivers in the spread of triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC). By isolating these vesicles, the team discovered they deliver a “lipid code” that reprograms cancer cells to form invadopodia, … Read more
Myriad Genetics has expanded the availability of its Precise MRD™ test to patients with breast, colorectal, and renal cancers, providing an ultrasensitive method for tracking circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA). According to the June 23, 2026, company announcement, the test uses whole-genome sequencing to monitor disease status across the cancer care continuum, potentially impacting the treatment … Read more
Doctors at Istanbul University’s Oncology Institute have successfully treated four breast cancer patients using cryoablation, a minimally invasive technique that freezes tumors to destroy them without surgery. This development offers a non-surgical alternative for patients with early-stage breast cancer, particularly those unable to undergo conventional operations due to age or underlying health conditions. How Does … Read more
Obesity and Cancer Risk: How a Landmark Study Rewrote the Rules A new meta-analysis of 1.5 million cancer cases reveals that excess body weight may increase the risk of 19 types of cancer—far more than previously thought. The findings, published in Nature Metabolism, also expose stark regional and gender disparities, challenging global health policies and … Read more
A patient’s genetic ancestry can significantly influence cancer progression and survival rates, according to research presented at the European Society of Human Genetics conference. By integrating ancestry data with tumor sequencing, doctors can more accurately predict patient outcomes, particularly in pancreatic and breast cancers, without requiring additional clinical tests. How does genetic ancestry influence cancer … Read more
Raman spectroscopy (RS) can identify cancerous breast tissue with 97.84% sensitivity and 97.18% specificity, according to a study published in Nature Scientific Reports. By analyzing the molecular signatures of tissue samples, the technology distinguishes between healthy tissue and three distinct cancer subtypes—invasive ductal carcinoma, invasive lobular carcinoma, and ductal carcinoma in situ—offering a potential path … Read more
Actor and professional wrestler Tyler Mane, known for his portrayal of Sabretooth in the “X-Men” film franchise, announced his diagnosis of breast cancer on Instagram Tuesday. Mane, born Daryl Karolat, disclosed that he has begun chemotherapy treatment. While breast cancer is predominantly associated with women, medical data from the American Cancer Society confirms that fewer … Read more
A genomic test can identify many breast cancer patients who can safely forgo chemotherapy without increasing their risk of recurrence, according to results from the international OPTIMA trial presented at the 2026 American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting. Researchers found that patients aged 40 and over with hormone-sensitive tumors and a low Prosigna test score … Read more