Breast Cancer Animations – Breast Cancer Illustrations

How does excess weight drive breast cancer? Study sheds light
Researchers reveal how obesity increases the release of cytokines into the blood, triggering a number of processes that fuel breast cancer metastasis.

How is breast cancer related to the axillary lymph nodes?
We look at axillary lymph nodes and their relation to breast cancer. We look at the diagnosis and the outlook, as well as more information, here.

Cribriform breast cancer: What to know
Cribriform breast cancer is a slow-growing, low-grade breast cancer that may be present alongside other forms of breast cancer. Learn more here.

How can you cope with a cancer diagnosis?
A cancer diagnosis always comes as a shock. What are some coping strategies you can use to stay in control of the situation? We gathered some suggestions.

DIEP flap breast reconstruction: Procedure and recovery
Learn what the DIEP flap is, along with the different approaches used, and the complications and risks of this form of breast reconstruction, here.

Breast cancer: Bacterial deficiency linked with onset
The first study of its kind examines the bacteria in the breast tissue of women with breast cancer and compares them with the bacteria of healthy women.

Pancreatic cancer could be treated with a Parkinson's drug
Carbidopa, commonly used together with L-Dopa to treat Parkinson's disease, was found to stop tumor growth in mice and human cancer lines.

Nipple discharge: Causes and treatments
Learn about nipple discharge, including information on what the discharge is, the most common causes, and the most effective treatments.

New cancer-causing syndrome uncovered
Researchers reveal that mutations in the FANCM gene do not cause Fanconi anemia, as previous studies suggest. They actually cause early-onset cancer.

Fat necrosis: Causes and treatment
Fat necrosis is a complication that may occur after injury to fatty tissue. It can create small lumps under the skin, which may appear similar to tumors.

Stage zero breast cancer: All you need to know
The stages of cancer describe how advanced the cancer is Stage zero breast cancer is the earliest form of breast cancer, and the easiest to treat.

Dense breast tissue: All you need to know
What is dense breast tissue and what are the symptoms of dense breasts? Learn about the diagnosis, if it can be prevented, and the link to breast cancer.

Poliovirus kills off cancer cells, stops tumor regrowth
A modified poliovirus appears to trigger the body's anti-tumor immunity. The new study showed promising results in human breast cancer cells and mice.

Triple-negative breast cancer: Is a new treatment within reach?
Researchers are investigating the potential of a newly developed inhibitor that could lead to targeted treatments for an aggressive type of breast cancer.

Triple-negative breast cancer: What you need to know
Triple-negative breast cancer is an aggressive type of cancer that is difficult to treat. Learn about risk factors, how it is diagnosed, and treatments.