News: New Breast Cancer Drug Hitting Indian Market Next Month

Breast cancer drug CANMAb will start being sold next month, February 2014, in India. CANMAb was developed by the biotechnology company Biocon and the US-based Mylan. Interestingly, the price for the Indian market is significantly lower than other more developed markets.

Study: Broccoli Component Limits Breast Cancer Stem Cells

Researchers at the University of Michigan have revealed that a compound found in broccoli could help prevent or treat breast cancer through targeting cancer stem cells. These stem cells are responsible for fueling the cancer growth. So, broccoli is not only healthy when you eat but also on the chemical level! Read more about the study in this post.