Posts by: Catarina Silva, MSc

Catarina Silva, MSc

With over three years of experience in the medical communications business, Catarina holds a BSc. in Biomedical Sciences and a MSc. in Neurosciences. Apart from writing, she has been involved in patient-oriented translational and clinical research.

October 1, 2018

Many Women Being Told of Breast Cancer in Phone Chat with Doctor, Study Finds

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For more than a decade now, women were more likely to learn they had breast cancer in a telephone conversation with a doctor rather than an office visit, research from the University ... Read more

August 13, 2018August 13, 2018

NCI Awards $2.3M Grant to Advance Possible Therapy for Triple-negative Breast Cancer

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The National Cancer Institute has awarded a Fast Track Small Business Innovation Research grant to Agilvax to support development of the company’s lead immunotherapy candidate, AX09, for an aggressive and difficult-to-treat breast ... Read more

September 20, 2017

Waist and Widespread Fat Contribute to Distinct Breast Cancer Subtypes, Study Finds

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While both widespread (subcutaneous) and abdominal (visceral) fat accumulation contribute to breast cancer, the two types of obesity are linked to different subtypes of the disease, a new study from China revealed. ... Read more