London, Nov 4 : A Malaysian-born breast cancer surgeon in Britain, who carelessly operated 35 women, leaving many disfigured and in pain, has finally been struck off the medical register.

Sixty-four-year- old consultant Puvan Markandoo was stopped from working privately three years ago after a series of complaints.

Melbourne, Oct 24 : Venom from funnel-web spiders and tarantulas could be used to kill breast cancer cells, Australian researchers say.

University of Queensland’s Institute for Molecular Bioscience will test the arachnid’s ability to combat cancerous cells and hope that the complex mix of molecules in the venom could offer a natural solution to breast cancer treatment.

London, May 24: A new research aimed to better identify the genetic factors that lead to breast cancer has uncovered a link between the fat mass and obesity associated gene (FTO) and a higher incidence of breast cancer.

According to the study conducted at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, people who possess a variant of the FTO gene have up to a 30 percent greater chance of developing breast cancer.

London, May 23 : Researchers from the Imperial College London have identified a new protein involved in the development of drug resistance in breast cancer which could be a target for new treatments.

Washington, May 19 : A new research from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, has indicated that for women with breast cancer undergoing radiation therapy, yoga offers unique benefits beyond fighting fatigue.

Washington, May 10 : Parsley and celery, usually used as a decorative accent to a scrumptious meal, can stop certain breast cancer tumor cells from multiplying and growing, suggests a new study.

In his study, Salman Hyder, a University of Missouri researcher, exposed rats with a certain type of breast cancer to apigenin, a common compound found in parsley, celery, apples, oranges, nuts and other plant products.

Washington, Apr 6 : Scientists have found that a nutrient found in carrots and sweet potatoes may prove key to fighting breast cancer at early stages.

Retinoic acid, a derivative of vitamin A, could be a promising cancer therapy because it affects cell growth, proliferation, and survival.

Washington, Apr 5 : A new study suggests that breast cancer risk can be assessed by examining the epithelial cells found in breast milk.

This screening method has the potential to provide a personalized assessment of breast cancer risk, said lead researcher Kathleen F. Arcaro, associate professor of veterinary and animal sciences at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Washington, Feb 15: Scientists have discovered that resveratrol - a compound found in red wine - when combined with rapamycin can have a tumor-suppressing effect on breast cancer cells that are resistant to rapamycin alone.

Washington, Jan 25 : A new study has revealed that smoking before menopause, especially prior to giving birth, may be associated with a modest increase in the risk of developing breast cancer.