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To revert breast cancer cells, give them the squeeze

To revert breast cancer cells, give them the squeeze

December 17, 2012:

UC Berkeley researchers have found that compression can guide malignant breast cells back to a normal growth pattern. The findings, presented at the American Society for Cell Biology meeting, demonstrate the influence of mechanical forces on a cell’s destiny.

Check box on state tax return and help fund UC cancer research

February 15, 2013:

File your California tax return and join the fight against cancer! By checking a box, the public can direct some of their tax payment to the California Breast Cancer Research Fund and the California Cancer Research Fund. Both are administered by UC for research on the diagnosis and treatment of all cancers and dissemination of information about cancer prevention and early diagnosis.

Wellness Letter explores the alcohol-cancer connection

March 1, 2012:

Should a woman curtail her consumption of alcohol to reduce the risk of breast cancer? Or should she continue to drink to help protect her heart? The UC Berkeley explores the nuances of recent research findings.

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