As you already know, innovative product technology is our #1 priority here at kubxlab. With October being National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we feel it’s important to highlight the technology that is currently saving the lives of people afflicted with this tragic illness.

Fortunately science is taking large strides in the fight against breast cancer and we’re happy to present, below, the top breast cancer breakthroughs that have occurred in the last year thanks to advancing research and technology (as reported by The Huffington Post)

FACT: Cadmium Increases Risk of Breast Cancer

In March 2012, a study was published in the Cancer Research Journal that followed 56,000 women, tracking their cadium intake. The ladies who were exposed to the highest amounts of cadmium had a 21 percent higher risk of developing breast cancer. 

Cadmium is an infectious metal that can be found in items like cigarettes, ice cube trays, pitchers, bowls, ceramic ware, and certain foods. 

FACT: Smallpox Virus May Be A Viable Treatment

Triple negative breast cancer is one of the most difficult forms of cancer to fight because of its resistance to hormonal and immune treatments. But, several scientists found in early 2012 that small injections of the smallpox virus into mice sent 60 percent of their tumors into recession.

FACT: Exercise Lowers The Risk Of Breast Cancer