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Dear Readers,
Welcome to this issue of ProBono Magazine! Whether you’re a regular or this is your first time here, we’re so grateful to have you with us.
Breast cancer is something that touches so many lives, whether it’s your own journey, someone close to you, or just a cause that speaks to your heart. This issue, created in partnership with the incredible Stargazer Lily Cancer Foundation, is all about creating a space of support and strength for everyone impacted: patients, survivors, caregivers, and advocates.
The Stargazer Lily Cancer Foundation has been doing some amazing work, especially in rural India, raising awareness, providing life-saving screenings, and making treatment more accessible. Their dedication is inspiring, and it’s reflected in the stories and insights we’re sharing with you in this issue.
To everyone who’s navigating a breast cancer diagnosis: You are not alone. Your strength and courage inspire us every day. To all the friends, family, and allies supporting this fight: Thank you for being there, showing love, and keeping the hope alive. Together, with the foundation’s incredible efforts and this community, we remind each other that, even in the hardest moments, there’s always hope.
We hope the stories and features in this issue give you some comfort, inspiration, and a little more hope. Than part of this journey with us. Stay strong, stay hop always take care of yourselves and each other.
With gratitude,
Editor-in-Chiefs & Founders ProBono Magazine
Avyackta Aarushi Singeetham
To Be a Phoenix
byTansi
Artwork
Crazy Cocktails, Telegram, ProBono News Contents Contents
byAditri by Avyackta
Resilience: From one messed up human to another byDhanushka
The Promise of Tomorrow
byAarushi
Milestones in Breast Cancer Research and Improvements
byNakulNahta
Credits and Additional
By Tansi By Tansi
to be a to be a
Phoenix
Everything is covered in tones and shades of white
There’s nothing in your mind but troubles
It’s ironic how your head hurts from the light
It feels weird how you were once so happy
There’s reality knocking on your door, urging you to lose
And fear sits down by the bed, holding your hand
Your mind keeps driving you back to your blues
To those old, bright pictures on your phone
To the sting of the empty space around you
And the prospect of major change becoming a brand
Life is s Dark ,
With huge changes that scare thou
And the future becoming less starker
But this isn’t the end
No matter how hard it is
How much it hurts
This will never be your end
Think of all the times you’ve felt loved
All the times you’ve seen the colourful flowers being sold at night markets
All of the times you’ve broken biscuits in streets for doves
All of the children screaming as they run home from school
All of the times you’ve eaten bad street food with your loved ones
All of the times you’ve felt so proud of yourself
All of the times you surprised yourself with how awesome you are
All of the times you felt blessed to be who you are, to have what you have mind like scenes from a movie make you, you
By Tansi By Tansi
to be a to be a
Phoenix
For life is ever-changing
Your body is ever-changing
Your experiences will be ever-changing
But there’s always a flower growing after a long storm (You are that flower)
Life is like a new and shiny canvas
Painted with inks of darkness and blue
With so many mistakes and changes that will overwhelm thou But just as many possibilities and people pushing you towards the light
There are so many things you need to do, relations you need to fix
But you are a warrior who has fought for so long Has been brave for so long Has once been happy, healthy, and smart
You might feel as though this is your rock bottom, the end But remember dear reader, there is so much you still have to defend Because darling, for you to feel this sad, you must have once felt so happy You will find that feeling again, and it will be beautiful.
ARTWORKBYADITRI
Thispiecedepictsapairofhands tenderlycradlingthepinkbreast cancerribbon,whichfloatsgracefully withdelicatewhitewings.Theribbon, auniversalsymbolofhopeand solidarity,isimbuedwithasenseof serenityandstrength.Thewings suggestfreedom,healing,andthe resilienceofthoseaffectedbybreast cancer,conveyingamessageof support,compassion,andthe enduringspiritofthosewhofightand overcome.Thepiecebeautifully capturesboththeemotionaland symbolicjourneyofhealingandunity.
Crazy Cocktails
Ingredients:
½ cup of hope (preferably organic)
1 oz. of frozen berries (any fruit you can’t pronounce for extra flair)
¼ cup of turmeric powder (the spice of life)
A dash of kale (or one whole leaf if you feel adventurous)
3 cups of oat milk (to feel fancy)
1 sprinkle of crushed-up antinausea pills (optional garnish)
Positive vibes (as much as you can muster)
Congratulations! If you ' re reading this, you’re officially a badass. Fighting cancer isn't for the faint of heart, and you deserve a drink—minus the alcohol (doctor's orders). So instead, here’s a recipe for a deliciously questionable chemofriendly concoction that’s as vibrant as your spirit and just as unpredictable.
STEP 1:
Grab a blender. Toss in the berries, turmeric, and kale like a culinary rebel. Feel free to shout, “For science!” as you add each ingredient.
Blend on high until you hear that RRRRRRRRRRrrrrrrRRRRRRRRrrrr RRrRrRrrrrrRrRrRrr
sound that convinces you it’s all mixed—whether it is or not.
STEP 2:
Pour your concoction into a funky looking glass (or just a hospital-issue Styrofoam cup; we won’t judge). For an aesthetic touch, smear a bit of the smoothie on the edge like it’s fine dining.
Crazy Cocktails
Ingredients:
1 cup of “I can’t believe I’m still doing this” energy
½ cup of spinach (for the health nerd in you)
1 oz. of peanut butter (it’s the comfort food we all deserve)
½ cup of Greek yogurt (because you’re fancy like that)
2 tbsp of honey (or a sprinkle of pure optimism)
3 oz of coconut water (hydration is life)
A handful of ice (just to chill out)
STEP 3:
Pour the slop into the most questionable cup you can find. It could be a plastic cup, a mug, or, if you're feeling crazy, a hospital bedpan. We don't judge.
!IMPORTANT!
Side effects may include: accidentally thinking you’re a genius, pretending you’re in a cooking show, and questioning why you didn’t just eat a cookie instead. BUT!
Enjoy your shake, genius. You earned it.
STEP 1:
Shove everything into the blender. Just toss it in. Don’t overthink it. Spinach, peanut butter, yogurt, honey, coconut water boom, it’s all in. Add ice, like a lot of ice, because who even knows how much? Just do it.
STEP 2:
Hit the blend button. The blender should make an angry noise like a small robot having a tantrum. If you don’t hear RRRRrrrrrrrrRRRR, you’re doing it wrong. Just press harder.
STEP 4:
Take a sip. Pretend like it’s the best thing you’ve ever tasted, even if it’s not. Make an "Mmm!" sound like you’re at a five-star restaurant.
TELEGRAM
Subject: Operational Update from the Frontlines of Resilience
This is a classified dispatch from the Coalition of Unstoppable Humans (CUH). Our mission? To conquer one day at a time armed with courage, snacks, and the occasional sarcastic comment.
Recent Developments:
The Nap Approval Board has officially lifted all restrictions on mid-day snoozes. Permission to rest is granted—no justification needed.
Reports confirm that laughter remains a tactical advantage. Recommended deployment: awkward nurse jokes, sitcom reruns, or YouTube fails.
The Chocolate Stockpile Task Force is working around the clock to ensure supplies remain steady. In case of shortages, hoarding is encouraged.
Strategic Advisory:
Enemies Identified: Guilt, unsolicited advice, and that one overly optimistic relative. Recommended action: roll eyes, carry on.
Allies Identified: Warm blankets, supportive humans, and snacks that mysteriously disappear when no one’s looking.
Battle Tactic: When overwhelmed, go rogue—step outside, breathe deeply, and remind yourself that pajamas are always an acceptable uniform.
Urgent Reminder: The Comparison Police have issued a cease-and-desist order for any self-doubt or comparing journeys. Everyone’s battle plan looks different, and yours is working exactly as it should.
Thank you for your continued service to the mission of being extraordinary. As always, CUH Headquarters is standing by with reinforcements: memes, hugs (virtual or otherwise), and unwavering support.
Signed, Chief Strategist, Coalition of Unstoppable Humans
B y D h a n u s h k a
R e s i l i e n c e
F r o m O n e M e s s e d - U p H u m a n t o A n o t h e r
Alright, let’s cut to the chase. I’m not here to throw some cheesy inspirational lines your way because, let’s be real—who even reads that stuff and suddenly feels like conquering the world? Not me, and probably not you either. Life isn’t some Bollywood movie where the hero gets punched in the face, only to stand up with a dramatic background score and a flawless comeback. And trust me, this is no “Karan Johar family drama” with everyone hugging at the end. So, if you’re expecting that, bhai, yeh sab chhodo, Netflix ka subscription le lo. Let’s just talk, human to human no "pichle janam ka badla" stuff here.
Let me share a story with you about a night. One, among many that sticks in my memory. I was lying in bed gazing at the ceiling and replaying all my mistakes in my mind. I was unable to. I felt a weight in my chest and a constant chatter in my head, making me wonder why I was doing all of this. Tears didn't bring any relief; they only intensified the pain. Despite having caring people around me I felt alone. "I had no interest in speaking to them. Did I feel compelled to engage in any activities with them?"
Life can be tough sometimes. Not, like having a day but more like a punch-you-in-the-gut unexpectedly... You know that sensation when everything seems too heavy and too loud and too much to handle all at once... It's like being trapped in quicksand where the harder you struggle to get out the further you seem to sink... Yeah... I've definitely been through that before.
Resilience is often portrayed as a deed by done people when, in reality it's far, from easy to embody that strength continuously amidst challenges.With resilience comes moments of vulnerability—crying until your throat aches yet mustering the courage to face each day; feeling overwhelmed like you're sinking underwater yet somehow managing to take in a breath of fresh air amid it all.
You know, there's this strange pressure to appear fine all the time. As in, you're weak or failing if you accept that you're having problems. Can I just point out something, though? Ignore that. It's acceptable to not feel okay. Sitting in the dirt and feeling it for a while is acceptable. That's all you can do at times.
Some days, my "resilience" is eating a bowl of cereal. On other days, it’s managing to get out of the house. And honestly? That’s enough. I’m not going to lie to you and say it gets easier overnight. It doesn’t. There are still nights when I feel like a mess. But then there are tiny moments that remind me why I keep going. Like when my favorite song randomly plays. Or when someone texts me out of nowhere, just to check in. Or even something stupid, like laughing at a meme at 3am and The thing is, resilience doesn’t come with fireworks or some big epiphany. It’s quiet. It’s in the small things you do to keep moving. It’s in choosing to stay, even when your mind tells you to give up.
So, here’s the deal: if you’re reading this and feeling like everything’s falling apart, I’m not here to give you answers. I don’t have them. But I’ll tell you what I tell myself when it gets bad: just one more step. That’s it. Not the whole staircase, not the whole journey. Just one step. And if that’s all you can do today, that’s more than enough. And hey, maybe this is cheesy, but you’re not alone in this. We’re all out here, quietly surviving, finding scraps of hope where we can. So keep going, okay? For now, for later, for yourself. You’ve got this, even if it doesn’t feel like it.
Just remember
N O T A L O N E
B y T a r a n
As we grow as a human race within recent times, so does our realization and our empathy towards problems that may not afflict us but those who are human, the same as you, the same as me, and the same as the other 8 billion around the globe. By showing support as a human race, we grow to understand the dangers of breast cancer especially when the danger of it grows day by day. And two examples of bravery against the tides and the cruelty are the noble Sheryl Crow and JuliaLouisDreyfus.
The journey of Crow had begun within 2006, the year she was diagnosed with breast cancer but more importantly spirit as she braved against this null shadow upon us by combating it with routine screenings and her constant self care as well as lumpectomy surgery, several weeks through intense radiation therapy yet not needing chemo because of her early analysis, she went through all of this with nothing but sheer determination, a presence of mind and a cautious state.
The moment her treatment had concluded, Crow acted and still serves to act as a role model, describing how preparing one’s self for the possibility of their worst moment can let them come out at their best. Crow continued to emphasize on this fact by initiating funds to allow screenings to be easily accessible and spreading awareness of the danger that looms amongst us.
Another such example of triumph against all odds, is Julia Louis Dreyfus, a woman who had used her recognition amongst the public and her witty humor to spread awareness on breast cancer, showing a light of positivity within the darkness that is cancer, acting as an ignition to allow others to grow a spark of courage within themselves as well.
Now unlike Crow, Dreyfus was forced to enter into chemotherapy and a mastectomy yet through these traumatising events in her life, Dreyfus still looks back on it as if it was a hilarious moment in her life.
Courage is of two types, those that are given courage, and those that give courage, Crow and Julia distribute both of these qualities to the highest extent possible, providing an outlook on life which makes the lives of others facing the same problems, all the more easier.
To those out there reading this, suffering with a similar disease, I wish you all to adopt a sense of courage, to embody the essence that makes courage, to show what it means to break through your limits, through the odds and come out as a new person. A person who can look back at life, witnessing the trials and tribulations they have gone through crowd out most of it, yet still focus on the happy moments that life has given them.
To come out as a person, courageous enough to look forward, strong enough to laugh at the past, and hopeful for the future. Though I may or may not experience your pain in this lifetime, you have my support as well as those of millions of others like myself, embrace it to become a being who is willing to face off against death itself and surpass it. Support will breed courage, where courage breeds drive and in the end, it all comes out towards success.
Artwork by Aditri
by Aditri
Artwork
Artwork by Aditri
A white pigeon with the renowned breast cancer ribbon in its beak soars effortlessly through a gentle pink sky in the artwork, a potent symbol of hope. With its wings spread wide, the bird's soft flight symbolizes perseverance and serenity.
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T H E P R O M I S E O F tomorrow
Thewindwasroaringoutsidethewindowaslittle lightenteredtheoncevibrantlivingroom.
Itwaseerilyquiet—notbecausetherewasnoone insidebutbecausenoonechosetospeak.The Livingstonhouseholdhadjustfoundoutthattheir daughterwasdiagnosedwithstageIIIbreastcancer. Lydiasatbythewindow,herfacepale,hereyeslostin thedistance.
“Lydia,”hermother’svoicebrokethesilence,a trembleinitthatwashardtoignore.Everyoneelse intheroomlookedup.Shewasseatedonthesofa,her armswrappedtightlyaroundherselfasiftryingto holdherselftogether.Lydiadidn'trespond immediately,buthermotherknewshedidn’tneedto. Shehadalwaysbeenabletoreadherdaughter’s silences.
Eleanorsighedandwalkeduptoherdaughter,“Did theysayanythingtoday?”hermotherasked,seating herselfbythewindowsill.Thequestionwasasked gently,butLydiacouldheartheweightbehindit, theunspokenpleaforhope.
Lydianoddedbutdidn’tlookather."Theysayit's aggressive.Theysayit’sgoingtobeafight.Theysay…” Hervoicefaltered,andshegrippedthehemofher dresstighter.“Idon’tknowifIcandoit,Mom.”
Hermotherreachedoutandplacedahandoverher own.Itwaswarm,familiar,butitdidnothingtoease thecoldthathadsettledinLydia’schest.
Shethoughtofhercareer—shewasagraphicdesigner, creative,passionate.Shethoughtofherfriends,the endlesstextsandcallsofferingsupport,butnoneofit couldreachher.Allshecouldthinkaboutwasthe coldmetalofthebiopsyneedle,thesterilesmellof thehospital,andthewordcancerechoinginherears, louderthananyhopethattriedtocreepin.
“We’llgetthroughthistogetherdarling,”saidher father,sighingashelookedathiswifeandhisyoungest child.“Igiveyouthepromiseoftomorrow.”
Dayspassed,andtherealityofthediagnosissankin. Thechemotherapytreatmentswerebrutal.Eachcycle leftherweak,herhairfallingoutinclumps,herface gauntfromtherelentlessnausea.Butitwasn’tthe physicalpainthattoreather.Itwastherealisation thatherbody—herveryhome—hadbetrayedher.A lumpshehadfelt,dismissedasnothing.Andnow,itwas everything.
Shesatinfrontofthemirroronedayafterachemo session,brushingthelaststrandsofhairfromher scalp.Herreflectionseemedunfamiliar,astrangerin herownskin.Tearswelledinhereyes,butshequickly wipedthemaway.Iwon’tbreak,shepromisedherself. Notyet.
Hermother,alwaysthere,alwayswithwordsof encouragement,satbesideher,brushingtheshort, stubblyhairsthathadreplacedthelongcurls."We’re goingtogetthroughthis,Lydia.Youarenotalone."
Butinthosemoments,theisolationwassuffocating. Everybreathshetookfeltlikeaneffort,asthough theweightofeverything—ofthecancer,ofthe treatments,oftheuncertainty—waspressingdownon herchest,makingithardertobreathe.Thencamethe nightwhenLydiahadhadenough.
Itwasoneofthosedark,silentnightswhentheworld outsideseemedtosleep,butinside,thewarragedon. Lydialayawake,staringattheceiling,herminda tangledmessoffear,anger,andexhaustion.Thepainof thepastfewmonths—theunrelentingnausea,theloss ofherhair,theconstantacheinherbones—feltlikeit wouldbreakher.Shepickedupherphone,typinga singlemessagetoherbestfriend,Sarah:
“Idon’tknowifIcandothisanymore.I’msotired.” Beforeshecoulddeleteit,herphonebuzzed.Sarah’s replywasimmediate.
“Iknowyou’retired.Youdon’thavetodoitallat once.Onestepatatime,remember?It’sokaytobe tired.Butyou’vestillgotthis.You’restrong,andI’m here.Thinkofeverythingyou’veworked for,you’reoneofthemostpassionatepeopleI’veever knowngirl.Rememberthepromiseyougaveyourself? Thepromiseoftomorrow?Tomorrowyou’lltryagain andyou’llkeeptryinguntilyou’vebeatit.Everyone’s hereforyou,nowitstimeyou’rehereforyourself. Holdfastmyfriend.”
Lydialetthewordssinkin.Shestaredatthemfora longtime.Andinthatmoment,somethingshifted insideher.Shewasn’talone.
Shewasn’talone.Notreally.Shehadherfamily.She hadherfriends.Andtherewasstilltime—timeto fight.
Thenextmorning,Lydiamadeadecision.Shewouldgo toeverytreatment,faceeverysideeffect,endure everyhardship—butshewouldn’tdoitwithoutafight. Shewouldleanonherlovedoneswhenshecouldn’t standonherown.Andshewouldneverforgetthatshe wasalive.Thatwasthemostpowerfulweaponshehad.
Astheweeksturnedintomonths,Lydia’sbody transformed—shrinking,struggling,andrebuilding— butsotoodidherspirit.Thereweregooddays,days whenshefeltlikeherselfagain,whenshelaughedwith herfriends,whenshewatchedthesunriseandthought thatmaybe,justmaybe,she coulddothis.Andthen therewerethebaddays,dayswhenthepainwastoo much,whentheuncertaintygnawedatherfromthe inside.Butthroughitall,Lydiaheldontoonething: hope.
Onemorning,monthsafterthefirstdiagnosis,Lydia wokeuptoabright,crispday.Herchemotreatments hadbeenreduced,thedoctorscautiouslyoptimistic. Shestillhadalongwaytogo,butthelightattheend ofthetunnelfeltjustalittlecloser.
Shewalkedoutside,breathinginthecoolmorningair, herfaceturnedtotherisingsun.Forthefirsttimein alongwhile,shedidn’tfeeltheweightofherillness pressingonher.Instead,shefeltsomethingmore powerful—resilience.
Aquiet,unspokenpromisethatshewouldkeep fighting,evenontheharddays.Evenonthedayswhen shefeltlikegivingup.
Breastcancerisadiseasethattouchesmillionsoflives eachyear.In2023,anestimated300,000womeninthe UnitedStatesalonewerediagnosedwithbreast cancer,makingitoneofthemostcommoncancers worldwide(AmericanCancerSociety,2023).Formany, it’sadiagnosisthatshattersdreams,bringsfear,and testseveryounceofstrength.Butitisalsoabattle foughtwithcourage,withhope,andwithlove.As Lydia’sstory[thoughfictional,mimicsmanypeople’s storyinrealtime]shows,it’sajourneynotjustof physicalendurancebutofemotionalresilience.The fightmaybelong,andtheroadmaybefilledwith tears,butitisafightworthtaking,foritisinthe darkestmomentsthathopeshinesbrightest.
Throughherpain,Lydiafoundthatthewillto surviveisn’taboutavoidingthehardships—it'sabout embracingthem,knowingthateachday,eachbreath,is avictoryinitself.Andinherheart,sheknewthatno matterwhatthefutureheld,shewasnotalone.
Aquiet,unspokenpromisethatshewouldkeep fighting,evenontheharddays.Evenonthedayswhen shefeltlikegivingup.
Breastcancerisadiseasethattouchesmillionsoflives eachyear.In2023,anestimated300,000womeninthe UnitedStatesalonewerediagnosedwithbreast cancer,makingitoneofthemostcommoncancers worldwide(AmericanCancerSociety,2023).Formany, it’sadiagnosisthatshattersdreams,bringsfear,and testseveryounceofstrength.Butitisalsoabattle foughtwithcourage,withhope,andwithlove.As Lydia’sstory[thoughfictional,mimicsmanypeople’s storyinrealtime]shows,it’sajourneynotjustof physicalendurancebutofemotionalresilience.The fightmaybelong,andtheroadmaybefilledwith tears,butitisafightworthtaking,foritisinthe darkestmomentsthathopeshinesbrightest.
Throughherpain,Lydiafoundthatthewillto surviveisn’taboutavoidingthehardships—it'sabout embracingthem,knowingthateachday,eachbreath,is avictoryinitself.Andinherheart,sheknewthatno matterwhatthefutureheld,shewasnotalone.
To anyone who’s reading thisI want you to know that you are not alone and losing hope should be the last thing that you should do. Please fight through this, live to the fullest even if you might know it won’t end well. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide, but advances in early detection and treatment have significantly improved survival rates. If you or a loved one are battling breast cancer, remember that you ’ re not alone. Support groups, advocacy programs, and medical professionals are here to help you navigate this journey. Together, we can continue to raise awareness and fight for a future free from cancer.
by Nakul Nahta
Milestones in BREAST CANCER
RESEARCH AND IMPROVEMENTS
Every day, researchers and medical professionals make unbelievable efforts to understand and treat breast cancer. These scientific advancements may seem like mere scientific achievements but rather they are a flicker of hope for patients and their loved ones. Let's explore how each breakthrough creates an everlasting impact on treatment and recovery.
01. Targeted Treatment (19741980s):
When doctors first discovered they could target specific features of cancer cells it changed everything The story begins with tamoxifen a medication that works by blocking certain hormones that power cancer growth You could think of it as placing a protective shield around healthy cells This approach meant that treatment could now be more precise, reducing unnecessary damage to healthy tissues Today, this discovery has helped millions of women live longer, healthier lives
For instance, take patients like Sarah Thompson, a 15-year survivor, who shares:
"When my doctor explained how tamoxifen would work specifically for my type of cancer, I didn’t understand anything but it sure gave me hope that I am gonna be fine."
02. Understanding Our Inheritance (1900s):
In the late 1990s, scientists made another leap forward when they discovered the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. These genes, when altered, increase cancer risk within families. Let me paint a picture for you Imagine if you knew that you have car sickness before going on a road trip you know the exact preparation that needs to be done this is exactly how this knowledge of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes was considered revolutionary providing a deeper understanding of genetic predispositions to breast cancer Due to this Genetic testing became a powerful tool for risk assessment, empowering many women to take control of their health journey, offering options like prophylactic surgeries or more frequent screenings for those with high genetic risk
Previously doctors used a generalised approach with almost every diagnosis being treated similarly leading to varied and often unpredictable patient responses Building on previous discoveries, doctors learned that every persons cancer is unique – like a fingerprint which means each cancer requires a different diagnosis The innovation of the Oncotype DX test introduced tumour profiling as the go-to technique This approach allows for treatments to be precisely tailored to match each patient's specific situation! It's a drastic leap from a one-size-fits-all model to a personalised medicine approach.
03. Personal Treatment Plans (2000-2010):
04. Teaching the Body to Fight Back (2010-2015):
Okay! Remember how tamoxifen taught us to target cancer cells? Scientists took this idea further by helping the body's immune system to recognise and fight cancer cells It essentially trains the bodys natural defence mechanisms to identify and destroy cancer cells more effectively While this approach shows great promise, researchers continue working to make it more effective for more patients
05. Technology Joins the Fight (2015-Present):
The latest chapter in our story involves artificial intelligence helping doctors detect cancer earlier and more accurately AI algorithms can now analyse mammograms with incredible precision, identifying even the slightest of changes that might be missed by the naked eye While this technology isnt perfect and still requires improvement, its already helping many women receive faster, more accurate diagnoses
06. Liquid Biopsies (2020Present):
The ongoing chapter in the development of breast cancer research is the emergence of liquid biopsies This innovative technique allows doctors to detect cancer through a simple blood test, searching for circulating tumour cells or tumour DNA The best part about all of this, liquid biopsies are less painful, and a more convenient method of cancer detection This shown promise in tracking cancer progression, detecting recurrences, and understanding how tumours evolve during treatment is our bright future ahead
07. Precision Medicine (Ongoing):
The most exciting segment in breast cancer research in recent years is precision medicine If you thought personal treatment was the best-personalised medicine approach then think again as this takes personalised treatment to the next level By conducting genomic profiling of tumours researchers can now identify specific molecular characteristics that drive cancer growth This allows for even more targeted therapies The only downside is that it is currently going through clinical trials and will take a couple of years to be released but this offers hope for more effective and less toxic treatments
While we ' ve made remarkable progress over the years, researchers continue working tirelessly to find even better treatments. Remember: Today's treatment options are more effective than ever before. Doctor’s expanding toolkit of options is here throughout your journey, and new discoveries are being made every single day You're not alone on this journey – you ' re supported by decades of scientific progress and a community of researchers, medical professionals, and fellow survivors all working for you.
CREDITS CREDITS
Journalists: Journalists: Avyackta Avyackta
Dhanushka Dhanushka
Taran Taran
Aarushi Aarushi
NakulNahtaNakulNahta
Editor’sinchief: Editor’sinchief: AarushiSingeethamAarushiSingeetham Avyackta Avyackta
Artists: Artists: Aditri Aditri
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