Women facing prophylactic mastectomy need more advice and support

Women who go ahead with surgery are not prepared for the level of postoperative incapacity, and after surgery most women experience pain or discomfort for between 10 days and six months. More counselling, increased support, and better information are needed by women making decisions about prophylactic mastectomy.

GM blood treatment proves an effective cancer killer

Researchers from the UK have discovered a potent weapon against bowel cancer which uses genetically modified blood cells to identify and attack the disease.