Skincare

Nurturing Your Skin During Chemotherapy

Let’s talk about something super important: self-care during chemotherapy. If you or a loved one is undergoing chemo, you know firsthand the toll it can take on your body and mind. One aspect that often gets overlooked is skincare. Yep, that’s right – your skin needs some extra TLC during this time. More than 80% …

mammogram

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence: Empowering Clinicians to Detect Breast Cancer Early

Breast cancer is a formidable adversary, affecting 2.3 million women worldwide each year. Early detection is paramount for successful treatment and improved outcomes. However, the efficacy of traditional breast imaging methods, such as mammography, can sometimes be hindered by limitations in human perception and interpretation. This is where artificial intelligence (AI) steps in, offering a …

Drug discovery through a clinical trial

What is a clinical trial and why do they matter for those of us on the breast cancer journey?

Clinical trials play a critical role in the broader landscape of medical research. They are scientifically designed studies, carefully planned and executed under strict regulatory oversight, aimed at answering specific questions about a medication or intervention’s safety, efficacy, and interactions within the human body. At its core, a clinical trial is essentially a rigorous, stepwise …