Women’s Health & Gynaecology
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Care of elderly with breast cancer varies across Europe
Elderly patients with breast cancer get widely varying levels of treatment across Europe, according to a new study. Read more
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Cancer relapse gene study
Researchers have found new genetic factors that indicate the risk of relapse in breast cancer, a major European conference is to be told. Read more
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Rethink miscarriage criteria – study
British criteria for diagnosing miscarriage should be reconsidered, researchers say today. Read more
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Pure olive oil ‘reduces breast cancer risk’
Women who eat the so-called Mediterranean diet supplemented with the purest forms of olive oil enjoy a reduced risk of developing breast cancer, a Spanish study has revealed. Read more
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Search for breast cancer prevention drug
British researchers have begun work on finding drugs which could spare women with two common breast cancer mutations from having to undergo preventative surgery, it has been announced. Read more
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Why pregnancy quitting does not last
Many women smokers give up tobacco during pregnancy – but the stress of motherhood means most resume the habit quickly, British researchers warned today. Read more
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Older ovarian cancer patients should have surgery
Too many women over the age of 65 are not getting surgery for ovarian cancer, campaigners have claimed. Read more
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Growth hormone ‘effective’ against osteoporosis
A course of growth hormone can provide post-menopausal women with protection against osteoporosis for a period of years, according to the findings of a major Swedish study. Read more
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Blood test for breast cancer relapse
A blood test will be able to identify breast cancer relapse months before tumours become visible, researchers announced last night. Read more
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Chlamydia screening backed for pregnancy
The routine chlamydia screening of pregnant women within a particular age range would be a cost-effective move, researchers say today. Read more