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  • Blood Test Could Boost Clarity of Breast MRI Results for Some
    (20-Nov-2009)
    Taking menstrual cycle into account when booking exam may cut need for repeat scans, study suggests

  • No Immediate Changes Expected in Mammogram Coverage
    (20-Nov-2009)
    Health plans say routine screening is an individual decision

  • Task Force Member Defends Mammography Guidelines
    (19-Nov-2009)
    Meanwhile, three doctors weigh in on what women should do about the new recommendations

  • Too Few Older Adults Get Recommended Screenings
    (19-Nov-2009)
    Report looks to improve health of this group with better preventive care

  • Mammography: What to Do Now?
    (18-Nov-2009)
    Three doctors weigh in on what women should do about the new guidelines

  • Guidelines Delay Start of Mammograms to Age 50, Then Every Other Year
    (16-Nov-2009)
    Cancer Society, others voice strong disapproval of federal recommendations

  • Gene Linked to Breast Cancer Might Boost Heart Health
    (16-Nov-2009)
    When BRCA1 is deactivated, it can lead to hardening of the arteries, mouse study suggests

  • Less HRT, Fewer Cases of Possible Breast Cancer Precursor
    (12-Nov-2009)
    As hormone use declined, so did incidence of abnormal cells in milk ducts, study finds

  • Lab Study Slows Breast Cancer Spread to Bone in Mice
    (12-Nov-2009)
    Experimental drug may lead to therapy that inhibits metastasis, research suggests

  • Breast Cancer May Be Gone, But Pain Lingers
    (10-Nov-2009)
    Nearly half of patients have chronic pain, researchers find

  • Breast Cancer Drugs May Fight Cervical Cancer, Too
    (09-Nov-2009)
    Study in mice reports success with drugs that inhibit estrogen

  • Dense Breasts Raise Risk of Cancer Recurrence
    (09-Nov-2009)
    Study didn't answer question of why this is so, however

  • Shorter, More Intense Radiation OK for Some Breast Cancers
    (04-Nov-2009)
    Three-week course comparable to six-week treatment, researchers find

  • Drug Could Help Treat Small HER2-Positive Breast Tumors
    (03-Nov-2009)
    Researcher urges studies to determine benefits of anti-HER2 therapies

  • Meditation May Reduce Stress in Breast Cancer Patients
    (28-Oct-2009)
    Women report improved emotional and mental health in study

  • Mapping the Link Between Alcohol, Cancer
    (27-Oct-2009)
    How it affects tumor cells is becoming less of a mystery, study finds.

  • Breast Abnormality Follow-Up Often Later in Black Women
    (26-Oct-2009)
    Reasons for delay are unclear, researchers say

  • American Cancer Society Stands By Cancer Screening Guidelines
    (21-Oct-2009)
    Group has no plans to rethink testing for breast, prostate tumors, contrary to published report

  • Breast Cancer Gene Tied to Diagnosis at Younger Age
    (16-Oct-2009)
    Researchers concerned that disease may be developing earlier

  • Race Not a Factor if Breast Cancer Chemo Succeeds
    (14-Oct-2009)
    All women have similar outcomes when there's no sign of disease following treatment, study finds

  • Mastectomy Not First Choice for Most Breast Cancer Patients
    (13-Oct-2009)
    Three-fourths opt for breast-conserving treatments instead, study finds

  • With Hormone Therapy, Tender Breasts May Signal Cancer Risk
    (12-Oct-2009)
    Symptom might warrant a reassessment of treatment, experts suggest

  • 'Lab on a Chip' Might Speed Breast Cancer Monitoring
    (07-Oct-2009)
    Device makes measuring estrogen faster and simpler, researchers say

  • Gene Test Might Predict Tamoxifen's Effectiveness
    (06-Oct-2009)
    The breast cancer drug works better depending on particular DNA, study suggests

  • New Test Assesses Individual Breast Cancer Risk
    (05-Oct-2009)
    Number of milk sacs, size of lobules determine findings, study shows

  • Breast Cancer Death Rates Continue to Drop 2% Annually
    (30-Sep-2009)
    But mortality still higher among black women than white women, U.S. report says

  • Social Isolation Adversely Affects Breast Cancer
    (29-Sep-2009)
    In mouse study, those living alone had larger tumors than those in groups

  • More Women Having Other Breast Removed
    (28-Sep-2009)
    But experts say there's no proof that procedure extends survival of cancer patients

  • After-Effects of Chemotherapy May Include Memory Problems
    (23-Sep-2009)
    Lack of concentration, thinking difficulties reported by breast cancer survivors, researchers say

  • Timing, Type of HRT May Determine Breast Cancer Risk
    (16-Sep-2009)
    Starting estrogen-progestagen therapy early may up odds of disease, study shows

  • For Hispanics, a Unique Cancer Profile Emerges
    (15-Sep-2009)
    Report finds they're less likely to die of cancer but more apt to have certain malignancies

  • Medications That Lower Breast Cancer Risk Carry Other Dangers
    (14-Sep-2009)
    Analysis notes tamoxifen, raloxifene can up chances of other cancers, clots

  • Routine Testing Would Improve Herceptin Use in Breast Cancer
    (14-Sep-2009)
    Targeted drug therapy often doesn't reach the right patients, study finds

  • Common Diabetes Drug May Fight Cancer
    (14-Sep-2009)
    Metformin-chemo combination shrinks tumors, delays recurrence in mice: study

  • Scientists Spot Key to Breast Cancer Spread
    (11-Sep-2009)
    Combination of proteins sparks disease growth, research shows

  • Scientists Spot Clue to Cancer's Aggressiveness
    (08-Sep-2009)
    They hope molecular signature shows when disease will respond to cancer drug

  • Family, Friends Influence Breast Cancer Decisions
    (03-Sep-2009)
    Patients' supporters often play role in treatment discussions, study finds

  • Chemotherapy Linked to Sleep-Wake Cycle Disruptions
    (01-Sep-2009)
    Biological clock out of sync in patients being treated for breast cancer, study finds

  • Meat, Dairy Won't Up Odds for Breast Cancer
    (28-Aug-2009)
    Two studies find no clear link; other research supports fiber to ward off the disease

  • Advice Helps Prevent Pain After Breast Cancer Surgery
    (26-Aug-2009)
    Patients benefit from information on how to reduce risk of lymphedema, experts say

  • Protein May Identify Deadlier Breast Cancer
    (25-Aug-2009)
    Findings might help doctors determine prognosis, researchers say

  • Tamoxifen May Up Risk of Second, More Aggressive Breast Cancer
    (25-Aug-2009)
    But survivors shouldn't stop taking the anti-cancer drug, experts say

  • More Women Surviving After Early Breast Cancer
    (25-Aug-2009)
    Still too little is known about these 'in situ' malignancies, experts say

  • Newer Drug Beats Tamoxifen for Older Breast Cancer Patients
    (19-Aug-2009)
    Letrozole boosted survival and should be first-line treatment, experts say

  • Estrogen Plays Surprise Role in Breast Cancer Treatment
    (18-Aug-2009)
    Study finds it may slow disease if anti-estrogen therapies stop working

  • Wine May Shield Breast Cancer Patients From Radiation Side Effects
    (14-Aug-2009)
    Italian study suggests its natural antioxidants protect the skin

  • Cancer Deaths Declining, Especially Among Young
    (13-Aug-2009)
    Advances in treatment, prevention and detection behind progress, study finds

  • MRI May Not Improve Breast Cancer Outcome
    (13-Aug-2009)
    But it does increase likelihood of extensive surgery, researchers say

  • Stray Breast Cancer Cells Yield to Post-Op Chemo
    (12-Aug-2009)
    Women with microscopic disease helped by additional treatment, research shows

  • Weight Lifting Can Ease Arm Swelling in Breast Cancer Survivors
    (12-Aug-2009)
    Finding runs counter to standard advice doctors have given for years

  • Breast-Feeding May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
    (10-Aug-2009)
    Study found women with familial history of disease were protected

  • In U.S., No Comeback Seen for Hormone Therapy
    (09-Aug-2009)
    Experts say risks of long-term use still outweigh possible benefits

  • Many Opt for Surgery to Lower Breast, Ovarian Cancer Risk
    (07-Aug-2009)
    Women with BRCA gene mutations often choose preventive measures, study finds

  • Living in U.S. May Raise Hispanics' Cancer Risk
    (06-Aug-2009)
    Lifestyle changes up the odds for Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, study finds

  • Periodic Dieting May Cut Breast Cancer Risk
    (04-Aug-2009)
    In lab studies, intermittent calorie restriction led to dramatic decrease in tumors

  • Breast CT Scanner Could Improve Cancer Screen Comfort
    (31-Jul-2009)
    Researchers study system designed for diagnosis as way to treat disease

  • Breast Cancer Drug May Beat Fungal Infection
    (24-Jul-2009)
    If proven effective, tamoxifen could be new way to fight Candida

  • Culture May Help Raise Breast Cancer Death Rate for American Indians
    (24-Jul-2009)
    Fatalism, stigma barriers to prevention and treatment for this hard-hit group, study finds

  • Elevated Insulin Levels Linked to Breast Cancer
    (23-Jul-2009)
    Study finds strong association in postmenopausal women

  • New Gene May Signal Aggressive Breast Cancer
    (20-Jul-2009)
    Finding provides insight into tumor growth, metastasis, researchers say

  • Spiritual Outlook Can Affect Mental Health in Breast Cancer
    (17-Jul-2009)
    Negative feelings about faith linked to patients' poor emotional status, study suggests

  • Reminders Boost Mammography Appointments
    (14-Jul-2009)
    Prompts for breast exams improve compliance, study finds

  • More Mammograms May Mean More 'Harmless' Cancers
    (10-Jul-2009)
    Experts stress, though, that screenings remain vital

  • Migraines Linked to Reduced Breast Cancer Risk
    (09-Jul-2009)
    Researchers suspect estrogen levels play a part in the connection

  • Cancer Gap Between Whites, Blacks May Be Biological in Part
    (07-Jul-2009)
    Disparity remains when treatment, socioeconomic factors are the same, study finds

  • New Clues to Race Gap in Breast Cancer Outcomes
    (07-Jul-2009)
    Studies shed light on why black women more likely to die, but questions remain

  • Research Reveals Clues to Breast Cancer's Spread
    (06-Jul-2009)
    Interrupting key signals might prevent recurrence, investigators say

  • Metabolic Syndrome May Make Breast Cancer More Likely
    (30-Jun-2009)
    Study finds increased risk for postmenopausal women

  • Breast Cancer Numbers Dip Most in Wealthy, Urban Areas
    (26-Jun-2009)
    Hormone-replacement therapy probably accounts for differences between rich and poor women: study

  • New Cancer Drug Fights Tumors in Those With BRCA Mutations
    (24-Jun-2009)
    Olaparib prevents malignant cells from repairing themselves, researchers say

  • Schizophrenia Linked to Higher Risk of Dying From Cancer
    (23-Jun-2009)
    Study finds lung and breast cancer rates especially elevated

  • Gene Can Dampen Chemo Drug Effectiveness
    (10-Jun-2009)
    Alternatives to current breast cancer therapy needed for some patients, study says

  • Cancer Diagnosis May Tax Physical, Mental Health
    (09-Jun-2009)
    Treatment, too, affects quality of life, studies show

  • Grilled Meats Not Tied to Breast Cancer in Older Women
    (05-Jun-2009)
    Study finds no added risk for eating meat, even when cooked at high temps

  • Pausing Hormone Therapy Doesn't Cut Mammogram Recalls
    (03-Jun-2009)
    Repeat imaging rates similar whether women stopped hormone treatment or not, study finds

  • Research Finds 'New Crop' of Breast Cancer Genes
    (01-Jun-2009)
    Study in mice also suggests possible treatment with blood pressure med

  • Some Antidepressants May Thwart Tamoxifen's Effect on Breast Cancer
    (01-Jun-2009)
    Women should seek alternatives to SSRIs for hot flashes, studies suggest

  • New Insights, Inroads Against Breast, Ovarian Cancers
    (01-Jun-2009)
    Once-promising ovarian cancer test loses luster, but new breast tumor treatments called 'exciting'

  • 'Micro' Spreading of Breast Cancer Needs Treating, Study Urges
    (01-Jun-2009)
    Other research cautions against too much screening for lung cancer

  • U.S. Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall
    (27-May-2009)
    Report finds 19.2% drop among men, 11.4% among women in past 15 years

  • Drug May Extend Life When Breast Cancer Spreads
    (26-May-2009)
    Study funded by pharmaceutical company finds benefits in Abraxane

  • New Research Sheds Light on Breast Cancer Prognosis
    (22-May-2009)
    Two studies examine protein linked to tumor growth for clues to better treatments

  • Many Black Women Refuse Breast Cancer Treatments
    (22-May-2009)
    Poverty, fear play roles in skipping lifesaving therapies, researchers say

  • Stem Cell Study Offers Hope for Targeting Tumors
    (19-May-2009)
    In mice, genetically engineered cells killed cancer but spared healthy cells

  • Poor Women Seem to Be Skipping Breast Cancer Drugs
    (18-May-2009)
    Theories vary as to why, but experts say consequence can be severe

  • Ginger Eases Nausea From Chemo
    (15-May-2009)
    Spice produced 40% reduction in symptoms among breast cancer patients

  • Chemotherapy Superior to New Drug for Early Breast Cancer
    (13-May-2009)
    Standard treatment prolonged survival in older women, study finds

  • Healthy Behaviors Slow Functional Decline After Cancer
    (12-May-2009)
    Diet, exercise may improve endurance in older, overweight cancer survivors, study shows

  • Where You Live May Affect Your Cancer Diagnosis
    (11-May-2009)
    Risk of late-stage cancer greater in city dwellers than in rural residents, study shows

  • Genes Linked to Spread of Breast Cancer
    (06-May-2009)
    Study identifies three genetic ties to brain metastasis

  • Young Women's Breast Tissue Offers Clues to Cancer Risk
    (30-Apr-2009)
    Tissue density tied to chances of disease in middle-age and beyond, study suggests

  • Breast Self-Exam Rates Go Up With Counseling
    (30-Apr-2009)
    Instruction and encouragement take the worry away, researcher says

  • Minorities to Bear Brunt of Rise in U.S. Cancer Cases
    (29-Apr-2009)
    Rate among Hispanics, blacks will double over next 20 years, report warns

  • Gene Alteration May Affect Breast Cancer Therapy
    (28-Apr-2009)
    Less toxic regimen could be sufficient for some women, study finds

  • Drug May Help Against Inflammatory Breast Cancer
    (27-Apr-2009)
    Study shows those who respond to lapatinib survive longer

  • No Verdict Yet on Grape Seed Extract vs. Breast Cancer
    (23-Apr-2009)
    Researchers plan more controlled study at different dosages

  • Soy May Not Lead to Denser Breasts
    (22-Apr-2009)
    Study finds no link to condition that can increase cancer risk

  • Walnuts May Help Keep Breast Cancer at Bay
    (21-Apr-2009)
    Study in mice finds fewer, smaller tumors in those that ate the nuts

  • Study Rates Breast Cancer Risks Among Races
    (20-Apr-2009)
    Researchers find white and black women share certain risks; other factors more distinctive

  • Targeted Treatments Show Mettle Against Advanced Cancers
    (20-Apr-2009)
    Progression-free survival longer when treatment aimed at specific tumor traits

  • Dense Breasts Complicate Testing and Treatment
    (16-Apr-2009)
    Risk factor is one women can do little about, experts say

  • Health Tip: Lumps in the Breast
    (10-Apr-2009)
    Often don't signal cancer

  • Harmless Virus May Be Deadly to Breast Cancer
    (10-Apr-2009)
    Reovirus seeks out and destroys tumor cells, researchers say

  • Yale Plans Closer Look at Exercise and Cancer
    (06-Apr-2009)
    Studies will chart recovery of active women with breast or ovarian disease

  • Scientists Identify More Breast Cancer Genes
    (30-Mar-2009)
    Findings should lead to deeper understanding of the disease, experts say

  • Microsurgery May Cut Swelling After Breast Cancer Treatment
    (27-Mar-2009)
    Technique reroutes lymphatic fluid to prevent buildup, experts explain

  • Black Women at Higher Risk for Aggressive Breast Tumors
    (25-Mar-2009)
    Triple negative growths 3 times more likely regardless of age, weight, study finds

  • Soy May Help Shield Asian-American Girls From Breast Cancer
    (24-Mar-2009)
    Early consumption seems most beneficial, but needs further study, experts say

  • When Breast Cancer Recurs, Finding Pre-Symptoms Is Key
    (18-Mar-2009)
    Early stage cancers are usually smaller and more contained, study finds

  • Lymphedema Raises Cost of Breast Cancer Care
    (17-Mar-2009)
    Painful swelling can require treatments for infections and depression

  • Younger Women With Breast Cancer Face Added Peril
    (13-Mar-2009)
    Disease is more aggressive, requiring more radical treatments, study suggests

  • Women With Breast Cancer Gene Favor Preventive Mastectomy
    (09-Mar-2009)
    Most carriers view the procedure as best security against the disease, study finds

  • Wine Color Won't Change Breast Cancer Risk
    (09-Mar-2009)
    Despite red wine's healthy reputation, study finds it won't lower cancer odds

  • New Test May Mean Faster Breast Cancer Treatment
    (27-Feb-2009)
    Genetic analysis method can be used on all women with diagnosis, study says

  • Men With BRCA Gene Mutations Unaware of Cancer Risks
    (27-Feb-2009)
    They need to be more aware of the threats to themselves and relatives, study says

  • Yoga May Bring Calm to Breast Cancer Treatment
    (26-Feb-2009)
    Women reported less stress, more peace after sessions, study finds

  • Waiting Is the Hardest Part in Biopsies
    (24-Feb-2009)
    Study finds stress hormone levels abnormal among women waiting for breast biopsy results

  • Drinking Raises Cancer Risk for Middle-Age Women
    (24-Feb-2009)
    Even one drink a day poses danger, large study finds

  • Technique May Let More Women Use Tamoxifen
    (23-Feb-2009)
    30% of breast cancers currently don't respond to this type of estrogen-linked drug

  • Calcium Helps Ward Off Colon Cancer
    (23-Feb-2009)
    Effect is strongest for women, study finds, doesn't extend to other malignancies

  • Cancer Death Rates Decline Among Blacks, But Disparities Linger
    (18-Feb-2009)
    Diagnosis still comes later than for whites and survival is poorer, new report finds

  • Menopause Drug Tied to Breast Cancer Recurrence
    (17-Feb-2009)
    Dutch study of tibolone, also used for osteoporosis but not available in U.S., was stopped early due to increased risk

  • One in Three Cancer Survivors on Unemployment Line
    (17-Feb-2009)
    Lingering physical effects of cancer a likely cause, finds study

  • Experts Release Guidelines on Use of Breast MRI
    (16-Feb-2009)
    The technology can supplement, but not replace, standard screening, they say

  • Hodgkin's Survivors Prone to Breast Cancer Later
    (16-Feb-2009)
    Study found they were 37 times more likely to develop malignancies after radiation treatments

  • Pregnancy May Not Affect Breast Cancer Survival
    (09-Feb-2009)
    But early diagnosis and treatment before birth are best, study says

  • Minorities Distrust Medical System More
    (06-Feb-2009)
    Study finds levels of skepticism correlate with lower cancer screening rates

  • Two-Thirds of Hispanic Women Discover Breast Cancer Themselves
    (05-Feb-2009)
    But half wait at least a month before seeking help, research shows

  • Statins Don't Cut Cancer Risk
    (05-Feb-2009)
    Animal study found 2 popular cholesterol-lowering drugs had little effect on tumors

  • Drop in Breast Cancer Rates Due to Drop in HRT Use
    (04-Feb-2009)
    Researchers say first two years of combined hormone therapy a 'safe' period

  • 2 Years of Hormone Use May Be 'Safe'
    (03-Feb-2009)
    Cancer risk doesn't rise until third year, study finds

  • Fewer Women Are Having Mammograms
    (03-Feb-2009)
    CDC reports decline in two-thirds of the country

  • Childhood Cancer Survivors Not Getting Recommended Mammograms
    (27-Jan-2009)
    Chest radiation indicates need for earlier screening, study notes

  • Why Cancer in One Breast May Affect the Other
    (26-Jan-2009)
    Researchers identify certain factors that seem to increase risk

  • Database Helps Assess Your Breast Cancer Risk
    (25-Jan-2009)
    Lifestyle factors and environmental hazards are included in the searchable site

  • More Americans Urged to Get Cancer Screenings
    (15-Jan-2009)
    Rates hover around 50 percent, despite proven benefits, report says

  • Ovary Removal Lowers Odds of Cancer in High-Risk Women
    (13-Jan-2009)
    Study confirms women with BRCA mutations are wise to take preventive action

  • Garlic as a Cancer Fighter? Maybe Not
    (09-Jan-2009)
    Evidence that strong-smelling herb prevents cancer is said to be weak

  • Heart Drug May Be a Cancer Fighter
    (07-Jan-2009)
    Digoxin, used to treat heart failure, slowed cell growth, study says

  • Genes Predict Chances of Breast Cancer's Spread
    (01-Jan-2009)
    Finding could help docs tailor treatments even further, researchers say

  • Grape Seed Extract Kills Leukemia Cells in Lab
    (31-Dec-2008)
    Finding might lead to new treatment for blood cancers, researchers say

  • High Insulin May Boost Odds of Breast Cancer
    (30-Dec-2008)
    Finding may clarify the disease's connection to obesity

  • Cancer Medicine Advances on Many Fronts
    (23-Dec-2008)
    New drug approvals, more targeted therapies the highlights of 2008

  • Marital Distress May Affect Breast Cancer Recovery
    (18-Dec-2008)
    Outcome appears to be related to quality of marriage relationship

  • 'Mediterranean'-Style Diet Best for Blood Sugar Control
    (17-Dec-2008)
    Another study finds type 2 diabetes increases cancer death risk

  • Phenols in Quality Olive Oil Suppress Breast Cancer Gene
    (17-Dec-2008)
    But study cautions lab findings were at levels unlikely to be achieved in real life

  • New Genetic Analysis Might Boost Breast Cancer Care
    (16-Dec-2008)
    Scientists say they've found a more accurate cell-based prognostic tool

  • Risk Info for Breast Cancer Patients Too Confusing
    (12-Dec-2008)
    Could lead to bad treatment decisions, study shows

  • Osteoporosis Drug Seems to Shrink Breast Tumors
    (12-Dec-2008)
    Other drugs in pipeline also hold promise against the disease, researchers report

  • HRT Users Who Get Breast Cancer Less Likely to Die
    (12-Dec-2008)
    They tend to get type of tumors that have better prognosis, study finds

  • Progress Made in Predicting Breast Cancer Risk
    (12-Dec-2008)
    Breast density, tumor characteristics help fine-tune treatment, study says

  • Non-Hormonal Therapies Aid Breast Cancer Patients
    (09-Dec-2008)
    This applies to women with metastatic or recurrent inoperable disease, report says

  • Cancer to Surpass Heart Disease as World's Leading Killer
    (09-Dec-2008)
    Biggest rise in cases and deaths coming in developing nations, report says

  • Glowing Substance Lights Up Cancer in Mice
    (08-Dec-2008)
    Fluorescent compound sticks to diseased cells, making them easier to spot, study says

  • Scientists ID Protein Aiding Breast Cancer Spread
    (08-Dec-2008)
    Called Menainv, research suggests it's a promising candidate as marker for metastasis

  • New Statistical Model Could Cut Needless Breast Biopsies
    (05-Dec-2008)
    But further study needed before method can become standard, researchers say

  • More High-Risk Women Preempt Breast Cancer
    (03-Dec-2008)
    Growing number with genetic, familial susceptibilities opt for double mastectomy

  • Latest Breast Imaging Techniques Offer New Views
    (03-Dec-2008)
    Neither will replace mammography for screening yet, experts say

  • Radioactive 'Seed' Rx Helps Women With Implants Fight Breast Cancer
    (01-Dec-2008)
    In these cases, the implant makes it more difficult to treat the malignancy, experts explain

  • Health Tip: Examining Your Breasts
    (27-Nov-2008)
    What you should look for during a self-exam

  • Some Breast Cancers May Regress on Their Own
    (25-Nov-2008)
    Study of women receiving mammography suggests it happens

  • Weight Boosts Older Women's Breast Cancer Risk
    (25-Nov-2008)
    It's the added pounds, not impaired detection, that's to blame, study concludes

  • U.S. Cancer Rate-Death Rate Combo Drops for 1st Time
    (25-Nov-2008)
    But smoking-related cancers continue to rise in some regions of country, report finds

  • Latin Women More Likely to Be Unhappy With Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions
    (21-Nov-2008)
    Spanish-speaking women need more culturally targeted information, study finds

  • Diet, Exercise May Modify Breast Cancer Risks
    (18-Nov-2008)
    Combined, they produce more potent anti-disease effect in postmenopausal women, study says

  • Canola Oil Consumed During Pregnancy Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Offspring
    (18-Nov-2008)
    Mouse study found it was better than corn oil during gestation and lactation

  • Cancer Drug Ups Risk of Clots in Veins
    (18-Nov-2008)
    Those on Avastin faced 33% increased risk of dangerous side effect

  • Family History Ups Breast Cancer Risk Even Without BRCA Gene
    (17-Nov-2008)
    Unknown mutations may account for increased odds, researchers say

  • Psychological Counseling Boosts Breast Cancer Outcomes
    (17-Nov-2008)
    Interventions cut risk of recurrence, lengthened disease-free survival, study finds

  • Wealthy More Likely to Have Breast Reconstruction
    (17-Nov-2008)
    Black women less likely than white women to have reconstruction after mastectomy

  • Scientists Unravel Mystery of Tamoxifen Resistance
    (12-Nov-2008)
    Some breast tumors produce a protein that defeats the drug

  • Calcium, Vitamin D Won't Prevent Breast Cancer
    (11-Nov-2008)
    But findings apply to postmenopausal women only, counters editorial

  • Free Web Site Lists Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
    (06-Nov-2008)
    Studies are taking place at more than 1,100 facilities across the U.S.

  • Migraine Might Lower Breast Cancer Risk
    (06-Nov-2008)
    Lower estrogen levels among sufferers may be the reason why, researchers say

  • Folic Acid and Other B Vitamins Won't Help Prevent Cancer
    (04-Nov-2008)
    Seven-year study of supplements found no change in disease risk

  • Excess Weight Seems to Boost Breast Cancer Risk
    (02-Nov-2008)
    Exercising 30 to 60 minutes a day may offer needed protection, experts say

  • Vigorous Exercise Can Cut Breast Cancer Risk
    (31-Oct-2008)
    But benefits only apply to normal-weight women, study says

  • Research Reveals Why Tamoxifen Doesn't Always Work
    (30-Oct-2008)
    Receptors on the surface of breast cancer cells may be the key, scientists say

  • Hot Flashes, Night Sweats a Good Sign for Breast Cancer Patients
    (29-Oct-2008)
    Symptoms correlated with lower recurrence rates, study finds

  • Statins Lower Risk of Clots in Cancer Patients
    (27-Oct-2008)
    Study found those who took them were less likely to get venous thromboembolism

  • 3-D Doppler Ultrasound Helps ID Breast Cancers
    (21-Oct-2008)
    Method detects masses with higher blood flow speeds, likely indicating disease, study says

  • Mammograms Remain Best Way to Spot Breast Cancer
    (17-Oct-2008)
    Friday is National Mammography Day

  • Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Chemotherapy
    (16-Oct-2008)
    Besides hair loss and nausea, side effects include fatigue, vomiting, mouth sores and pain

  • Nicotine May Spur Breast Cancer's Spread
    (16-Oct-2008)
    Early study suggests it pushes cells to migrate to distant sites

  • Younger Breast Cancer Survivors Risk Disease in Other Breast
    (15-Oct-2008)
    Study suggests link to radiation therapy, but experts say treatments are safer today

  • Cancer Screenings for Medicaid Patients Miss Targets
    (14-Oct-2008)
    Only about half receive recommended tests for colon, breast, cervical disease, study finds

  • Caffeine Consumption Doesn't Raise Overall Breast Cancer Risk
    (14-Oct-2008)
    Large study did discover link with benign breast disease, or when tumor was larger

  • Tamoxifen Cuts Fracture Risk: Study
    (10-Oct-2008)
    But the benefit disappears when breast cancer drug is stopped

  • NSAIDs Might Lower Breast Cancer Risk
    (09-Oct-2008)
    Analysis of 38 studies found painkillers showed protective effect

  • Tamoxifen Speeds Diagnosis of ER-Negative Breast Cancer
    (07-Oct-2008)
    Study suggests the drug may make tumors easier to spot

  • Urine Samples Could Reveal Breast Cancer Risk
    (03-Oct-2008)
    High levels of two biomarkers might indicate early tumor growth, study suggests

  • Computer-Aided Mammogram Reading Effective
    (01-Oct-2008)
    Detection rates rival those of two radiologist readings, study says

  • Birth Size Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
    (30-Sep-2008)
    Heavier, longer infants more likely to develop disease as adults, study finds

  • Hypnosis Cuts Hot Flashes for Breast Cancer Survivors
    (26-Sep-2008)
    Patients using the technique saw episodes diminish by 68%, study finds

  • Early Breast Cancer No More Likely to Return in Young Women
    (24-Sep-2008)
    Findings debunk theory that DCIS recurrence varies with age

  • Hormone Rx May Protect Women With Breast Cancer Gene
    (23-Sep-2008)
    Patients with BRCA mutations cut their odds for malignancy when taking estrogen, study found

  • Shorter-Course Radiation for Breast Cancer Safe, Effective
    (22-Sep-2008)
    New findings in cancer radiology also support 'seed' therapy for breast cancer, and a proton beam technique

  • Acupuncture Eases Breast Cancer Treatment Side Effects
    (22-Sep-2008)
    Ancient therapy bested antidepressant for relieving hot flashes in study

  • Breast Cancer Survivors Report High Quality of Life After Treatment
    (21-Sep-2008)
    Even 15 years after lumpectomy, radiation, less than 5% complain of pain, survey finds

  • Drug Combo Fights Recurrent Ovarian Cancer Cell Growth
    (18-Sep-2008)
    Researchers say trabectedin showed promise in Phase III trial, hope for FDA approval

  • Lifestyle Changes Boost Enzyme Regulating Cell Aging
    (16-Sep-2008)
    Adjustments to diet, exercise increased telomerase levels 29%, cut 'bad' cholesterol

  • Breast Cancer Vaccine Blasts Some Tumors
    (15-Sep-2008)
    In animal studies, it eliminated aggressive growths

  • Immune System Biomarkers May Predict Early Lung Cancer
    (15-Sep-2008)
    Method could prove effective in identifying other common types of disease, study says

  • MRIs Don't Improve Breast Cancer Care, Outcome
    (07-Sep-2008)
    Study finds getting one delays treatment, raises odds of mastectomy

  • Drug Re-Sensitizes Breast Tumors to Treatment
    (05-Sep-2008)
    Phase II study finds sorafenib helps reverse disease resistance to anti-hormonal therapy

  • New Screening Catches More Breast Cancers
    (04-Sep-2008)
    Finding among new trends in breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, experts say

  • Breast Cancer Drug Not Tied to Cognitive Decline: Study
    (02-Sep-2008)
    Researchers say finding is 'good news' for postmenopausal women taking anastrozole

  • Normal Cells May Predict Cancer Virulence
    (28-Aug-2008)
    Finding suggests that treatment that only aims at malignant cells might fall short

  • Drug Stops Bone Loss From Breast Cancer Chemo
    (21-Aug-2008)
    Zoledronic acid stabilized mineral density in premenopausal women, study finds

  • Imaging System Lets Doctors 'See' Cancer During Surgery
    (19-Aug-2008)
    Fluorescent dyes light up diseased tissue on video monitors, helping spare healthy cells

  • Zoledronic Acid Protects Bones of Women Getting Breast Cancer Treatment
    (19-Aug-2008)
    Drug countered effect of endocrine therapy in premenopausal patients, study finds

  • New Imaging Technique Could Spot Early Cancers
    (18-Aug-2008)
    Lasers heat nanotubes, then docs listen for ultrasound waves released showing tumors

  • HRT Drug Boosts Stroke Risk in Older Women
    (13-Aug-2008)
    Tibolone should not be used by those 60 and older, study says

  • Postmenopausal Women With Breast Cancer Face Joint Issues
    (12-Aug-2008)
    Obesity, previous HRT, chemo also raised chances for those on endocrine treatment, study says

  • Risk of Breast Cancer Relapse Can Linger
    (12-Aug-2008)
    Study shows recurrence after five-year mark, but numbers aren't as high as some might suspect, study says

  • Breaking the News About Breast Cancer
    (07-Aug-2008)
    Women worry about reactions during a time that's already difficult, study finds

  • 2 New Genes Tied to 3 Cancers
    (07-Aug-2008)
    Finding could improve early detection of breast, thyroid and kidney diseases, researchers say

  • Breast CT Scans Could Be Comfortable Alternative to Mammograms
    (01-Aug-2008)
    Newer technique didn't squeeze breasts, still spotted lesions, study finds

  • 2 Breast Cancer Screening Strategies Prove Effective
    (29-Jul-2008)
    But recall rate for abnormal mammograms was lower in Norwegian practice than in U.S.

  • Bone Density Predicts Chances of Breast Cancer
    (28-Jul-2008)
    Researchers found higher levels raised risk of disease

  • Cancer Survival Depends on Where You Live
    (17-Jul-2008)
    U.S. does better than Europe, although American whites do better than blacks, study finds

  • No Evidence Breast Self-Exams Cut Cancer Deaths
    (16-Jul-2008)
    Review of studies says monthly check is 'an option' for women starting in their 20s

  • Recent Genetic Discoveries Don't Improve Prediction of Breast Cancer
    (11-Jul-2008)
    When added to risk assessment tool, SNPs made no difference, study finds

  • Breast-Conserving Surgery Leaves Many Cancer Patients Disappointed
    (09-Jul-2008)
    Poor aesthetic outcome after lumpectomy linked to depression, fear, study finds

  • Gene Activity May Explain Deadlier Breast Cancers Among Younger Women
    (09-Jul-2008)
    Study finds more than 350 common sets of genes in patients under 45

  • Men Often Not Told of Severity of Wife's Cancer
    (09-Jul-2008)
    Study finds almost 40% say docs never said condition was terminal until near death

  • FDA Approves Genetic Test for Breast Cancer
    (08-Jul-2008)
    Kit will help identify which patients are most likely to respond to Herceptin

  • Breast Cancer Test Rates Drug Therapy Candidates
    (08-Jul-2008)
    Helps doctors make better treatment decisions

  • Dietary Supplement May Prevent Breast Cancer
    (07-Jul-2008)
    Resveratrol, found in red wine, grape skins, inhibits abnormal cells, study finds

  • Breast Cancer Vaccines Look Promising
    (26-Jun-2008)
    But research still to really pan out, expert warns

  • Experimental Imaging System Helps Detect Breast Cancer
    (26-Jun-2008)
    It's less expensive and nearly as accurate as MRI, study says

  • Poorer Patients Have Poorer Survival After Cancer Diagnosis
    (23-Jun-2008)
    Less affluent individuals had more advanced disease and were less likely to receive needed treatment

  • New Molecule Discovery Shows Promise Against Tamoxifen-Resistant Breast Cancers
    (16-Jun-2008)
    Potential therapy could be the next generation of treatments, researchers say

  • Primary Tumors Fuel Growth of Cancer Cells
    (12-Jun-2008)
    Finding suggests interception of this signal may thwart metastases, study says

  • Facility Characteristics Influence Mammography Accuracy
    (11-Jun-2008)
    Where screening is performed as important as who interprets results, study finds

  • Raloxifene Cuts Risk of Certain Type of Breast Cancer
    (11-Jun-2008)
    And the benefits weren't limited to high-risk women, study finds

  • Medicare Costs for Cancer Treatment Soar
    (10-Jun-2008)
    Increased expenses for chemotherapy may affect treatment decisions, expert says

  • Researchers Update Risk-of-Death Charts
    (10-Jun-2008)
    Authors hope it will encourage disease/prevention efforts

  • Chemo May Limit Fertility in Breast Cancer Survivors
    (02-Jun-2008)
    They're more likely to have diminished ovarian reserve producing viable eggs, study suggests

  • Bone Drug Lowers Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence
    (02-Jun-2008)
    Zometa, used to treat osteoporosis, showed no unanticipated side effects, researchers report

  • Avastin Added to Chemo Helps Women With Advanced Breast Cancer
    (02-Jun-2008)
    Anti-angiogenesis drug prolonged progression-free survival, study finds

  • Initiative Links Celebrities to Cancer Research
    (29-May-2008)
    Major League Baseball donates $10 million to novel effort

  • Paclitaxel Plus Chemo Improves Outcomes in Early Breast Cancer
    (27-May-2008)
    Study finds a trend toward better overall survival

  • Hormone Therapy Safe, Effective for Women Entering Menopause
    (20-May-2008)
    Experts stress that the finding applies only to those under 60 years of age

  • Low Levels of Vitamin D Spell Trouble for Breast Cancer Patients
    (16-May-2008)
    Study found women with deficiency were more likely to suffer recurrence, die from disease

  • Blood Test Helps Docs Assess Breast Cancer Treatment
    (16-May-2008)
    New tool could allow physicians to determine much sooner if therapy is working

  • Mastectomies on the Increase
    (16-May-2008)
    Trend coincides with increased use of MRI before surgeries, researchers report

  • Hot Flashes Reduced by Neck Injection
    (15-May-2008)
    Treatment could help breast cancer patients and menopausal women, study finds

  • Familial Breast Cancer Risk Lasts a Lifetime for Sisters
    (13-May-2008)
    But, exercise helps prevent the disease, two additional studies report

  • Coupled With Mammography, Ultrasound Finds More Breast Cancers
    (13-May-2008)
    But, false-positive rate may be too high for some women, study suggests

  • Mood Disorders Put Breast Cancer Patients at Risk for PTSD
    (09-May-2008)
    They're twice as likely to have suffered from depression before the diagnosis

  • Breast Cancer Tends to Grow Faster in Younger Women
    (08-May-2008)
    Finding could affect how screenings are conducted, analyzed, researchers say

  • BRCA Mutations Don't Spot All High-Risk Women
    (05-May-2008)
    Family history and atypical cells also indicate high risk of second cancer, study finds

  • New Targets Found That Stop Tumor Growth
    (02-May-2008)
    Blocking blood vessel formation has already worked against breast, colon cancers

  • Daily Aspirin May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
    (02-May-2008)
    But findings are too preliminary for any firm recommendation, researchers say

  • Medicare Costs Soar for Cancer Care
    (29-Apr-2008)
    Expenditures will continue to rise as the population ages, experts say

  • Gene Predicts Breast Cancer Prognosis
    (23-Apr-2008)
    Experiments in mice could lead to better diagnosis and treatment, experts say

  • Mammograms Still a Good Idea for Elderly Women
    (21-Apr-2008)
    Study finds it reduces risk of being diagnosed with late-stage breast cancer

  • Many Cancer Survivors Are Overweight and Sedentary: Study
    (21-Apr-2008)
    This, despite research that says proper diet and exercise can keep disease from recurring

  • Weekly Doses of Taxol Prolonged Lives of Breast Cancer Patients
    (16-Apr-2008)
    Finding should change standard of care, which is 4 doses every 3 weeks, researchers say

  • Chemo May Not Affect Memory in Breast Cancer Patients
    (15-Apr-2008)
    Stress of diagnosis more likely cause of reports of 'chemofog,' 'chemobrain,' study suggests

  • Women's Awareness of Cancer Risk Linked to Race, Ethnicity
    (15-Apr-2008)
    Study finds these factors influence how likely they are to undergo screenings

  • Breast Cancer Unchanged in Black Women, Despite Drop in HRT Use
    (15-Apr-2008)
    More estrogen-receptor negative tumors may be a factor, experts suggest

  • Drinking May Raise Breast Cancer Risk
    (14-Apr-2008)
    Effect was especially strong for estrogen-sensitive tumor types, study found

  • Stem Cell Marker Controls Pair of Key Cancer Pathways
    (14-Apr-2008)
    Work suggests, but does not prove, that stem cells drive breast cancer formation, researcher says

  • Breast Cancer Vaccine Works Against Deadlier Form of Disease
    (14-Apr-2008)
    It reduced mortality among women with HER2 malignancies, study shows

  • Detecting, Diagnosing Breast Cancers
    (14-Apr-2008)
    Studies evaluate importance of imaging devices in prognosis, treatment of disease

  • Doctor-Patient Talks Affect Use of Breast Reconstruction Surgery
    (11-Apr-2008)
    Disparity in practice linked to race, age and socioeconomic status, study finds

  • Breast Cancer Lymph Node Biopsy May Need Closer Look
    (09-Apr-2008)
    Stray 'micrometastases' could be missed, harming long-term survival, study suggests

  • Estrogen Supplements May Raise Odds of Benign Breast Disease
    (08-Apr-2008)
    Women on the hormone more than doubled the risk for this precancerous condition

  • Anemia Triples Risk of Local Recurrence in Breast Cancer Patients
    (03-Apr-2008)
    No differences seen in overall survival, metastasis when chemo triggered low red blood cell count

  • Molecular Cause of Breast Cancer Metastasis Discovered
    (03-Apr-2008)
    Signaling events in tumor pave the way for lung invasion, study shows

  • Genomic Profiling of Breast Cancers a Better Treatment Tool
    (01-Apr-2008)
    Findings point to personalized therapies that help predict disease recurrence

  • Many Women Unclear About Breast Cancer Treatments
    (31-Mar-2008)
    Study finds uncertainty about risks and benefits of mastectomies or lumpectomies.

  • Gaps Persist in Use of Less Invasive Breast Cancer Procedure
    (27-Mar-2008)
    Non-white women, aged and the poor less likely to receive sentinel lymph node biopsy, research shows

  • Health Tip: Get Screened for Cancer
    (25-Mar-2008)
    Here are tests you should have

  • HRT Raises Recurrence Risk Among Breast Cancer Survivors
    (25-Mar-2008)
    Trial was halted early after risk of both recurrence and new malignancies surfaced

  • Obese Women Less Likely to Be Tested for Some Cancers
    (24-Mar-2008)
    Study finds they're not getting needed screenings for breast and cervical tumors

  • Family Discussion Plays Role in Breast Cancer Awareness
    (21-Mar-2008)
    Openness has major impact on counseling and genetic testing, study shows

  • Cancer Poses Challenges for Husbands' Frame of Mind
    (20-Mar-2008)
    They take their cues from wives' emotional well-being, study suggests

  • Breast Cancer Radiation Therapy Works in Fewer, But Higher Doses
    (19-Mar-2008)
    The regimen is less challenging for patients but equally effective in preventing relapse, British studies find

  • Environmental Toxins, Radiation May Be Tied to Breast Cancer
    (19-Mar-2008)
    Exposure to plasticizers and other chemicals in childhood may hike adult cancer risks, report says

  • Obesity Linked to Poor Prognosis for Some Breast Cancer Patients
    (14-Mar-2008)
    Study focused on locally advanced breast cancer and inflammatory breast cancer

  • FDA Panel Supports Anemia Drugs for Cancer Patients
    (13-Mar-2008)
    But adds strong caveats on their use for some undergoing chemo

  • Doctors See How Cancer Drug Can Damage Kidneys
    (12-Mar-2008)
    But the finding shouldn't keep physicians from using Avastin, researchers say

  • 'Crime Boss' Gene May Spur Breast Cancer
    (12-Mar-2008)
    Finding might explain why some tumors are aggressive and spread, researchers say

  • Late Use of Aromatase Inhibitor Still Effective Against Breast Cancer
    (11-Mar-2008)
    Letrozole cut women's risk of recurrent or new tumors by more than half, study found

  • Yoga Eases Menopause Symptoms in Breast Cancer Survivors
    (08-Mar-2008)
    Improvement after breathing, stretching program still evident 3 months later, study finds

  • Estrogen Levels in Blood Predict Breast Cancer's Return
    (06-Mar-2008)
    Study found women who had a recurrence had twice as much of the hormone in their system

  • Raised Breast Cancer Risk Persists After Combo HRT Stopped
    (04-Mar-2008)
    Latest data from Women's Health Initiative points to continued need for mammograms

  • Embryonic Stem Cell Protein Inhibits Melanoma
    (03-Mar-2008)
    Finding helps identify cellular pathways involved in cancer metastasis

  • Breast Cancer Drug Might Treat Bipolar Disorder
    (03-Mar-2008)
    Tamoxifen may ease condition's mania phase, but side effects could be a problem, experts say

  • Heart Hormones Beat Back Cancers in Mice
    (28-Feb-2008)
    One hormone cured 80 percent of pancreatic cancers, two-thirds of breast cancers, researcher says

  • Cost of Breast Cancer Can Include Paycheck
    (26-Feb-2008)
    Study found women lost average of 27% of their income after diagnosis

  • HRT Can Lead to Abnormal Mammograms, Biopsies
    (25-Feb-2008)
    That may limit effectiveness of these breast cancer detection methods, study says

  • FDA OKs Avastin for Advanced Breast Cancer
    (23-Feb-2008)
    Drug still carries significant risks, but approval was based on its ability to slow tumors, experts say.

  • Timely Cancer Diagnosis Linked to Insurance Status
    (18-Feb-2008)
    Uninsured, those on Medicaid more likely to be diagnosed with advanced cancers, American Cancer Society reports

  • Chemotherapy After Breast Cancer Surgery Effective for Older Women, Too
    (17-Feb-2008)
    But many patients aren't getting the lifesaving treatment, research reveals

  • Obesity Raises Cancer Risk
    (15-Feb-2008)
    British study details differences between genders, ethnic groups

  • DDT Compound Speeds Breast Cancer Growth
    (14-Feb-2008)
    Insecticide metabolite disrupts hormone-sensitive cells, study finds

  • Ovary Removal Protects Some High-Risk Women
    (12-Feb-2008)
    BRCA2 carriers get twice the reduction in breast cancer risk that BRCA1 carriers do, study finds

  • Precancerous Breast Lesions Cause Unnecessary Worry
    (12-Feb-2008)
    In most cases, ductal carcinoma in situ will not spread, researchers say

  • Most Breast Cancer Web Pages Contain Reliable Information
    (11-Feb-2008)
    But sites devoted to complementary or alternative medicine may not be accurate, study finds

  • Pathology Reports Good for Breast Cancer Studies
    (07-Feb-2008)
    Harvard docs say this way of checking estrogen-receptor status of participants is OK

  • Protein Linked With Poor Prognosis in Early-Stage Breast Cancer
    (30-Jan-2008)
    But expression of Ki-67 didn't predict who'd benefit from additional chemo

  • Personality Traits Don't Affect Breast Cancer Risk
    (30-Jan-2008)
    Authors of 1996 study that concluded differently took second look, found no connection

  • Surgeons' Characteristics Influence Breast Cancer Care
    (29-Jan-2008)
    Gender, race, schooling influence likelihood of giving radiation, study says

  • Next Generation of Parents More Likely to Back Genetic Testing
    (24-Jan-2008)
    Survey found adult children of parents with BRCA mutations would be more willing to test their own kids

  • Implants Double Infection Risk After Breast Reconstruction
    (22-Jan-2008)
    More must be done to help women avoid painful, costly complications, researchers say

  • Biological Link Between BRCA1 and Breast Cancer Detailed
    (17-Jan-2008)
    Finding suggests the gene, when not mutated, helps repair damaged DNA

  • HRT Raises Risk of Lobular Breast Cancer
    (16-Jan-2008)
    Incidence increased with popularity of hormone therapy, study finds

  • Genetic Breast Cancer Test Approved
    (16-Jan-2008)
    Estimates likelihood of recurrence, overall survival

  • Vaccines for Ovarian and Breast Cancer in Early Trials
    (12-Jan-2008)
    Activating body's immune system should fight tumors, researchers say

  • Tiny RNA Molecules Control Breast Cancer's Spread
    (09-Jan-2008)
    Finding could lead to better prognosis, treatments, researchers say

  • BRCA Mutations Don't Raise Breast Cancer Risk Equally
    (08-Jan-2008)
    Study finds wide variation among families with carriers

  • Not All Women Need Digital Mammograms
    (04-Jan-2008)
    Older women do as well with more cost-effective conventional film screenings, study says

  • Localized Breast Cancer Cells Have Potential to Spread
    (04-Jan-2008)
    Finding supports the use of radiation after early-stage disease is removed, researchers say

  • Breast Cancer Gene Might Extend Ovarian Cancer Survival
    (03-Jan-2008)
    The finding is so far limited to women of Ashkenazi Jewish descent, researchers say

  • Class of Chemotherapy Drugs Helps Certain Breast Cancer Patients
    (26-Dec-2007)
    Anthracyclines increase survival for HER2-positive tumors, but not negative ones, analysis finds

  • BRCA1 Mutation Prevalent Among Hispanic, Younger Black Women
    (26-Dec-2007)
    New ethnic findings point out that all women with early breast cancer should be tested for the mutation, experts say

  • Breast Cancer Surgeons Don't Discuss Reconstruction Options
    (21-Dec-2007)
    But these discussions greatly impact women's surgery choices, experts say

  • Low-Income Women's Cancer Screenings Cost Effective: Report
    (21-Dec-2007)
    Total cost about $555, government analysis shows.

  • Hormone Could Ease Painful Lymphedema
    (20-Dec-2007)
    Swelling in arms or legs can come after infection or cancer therapy, researchers note

  • Uninsured More Likely to Die From Cancer Following Diagnosis
    (20-Dec-2007)
    Report finds they're less likely to get screening tests, so have advanced disease

  • Area Around Breast Tumor May Predict Cancer's Spread
    (19-Dec-2007)
    Mutations in tumor-suppressing gene could point to lymph node involvement, study suggests

  • Cancer Care Advances in 2007 Offer Hope
    (18-Dec-2007)
    But cutbacks in research funding jeopardize further breakthroughs: report

  • Even Tiny Breast Tumors May Need Aggressive Treatment
    (17-Dec-2007)
    For a subset of cancer types, treatment needs to be much tougher than is typically done, study finds

  • Cancer Killed Almost 8 Million Worldwide in 2007
    (17-Dec-2007)
    12 million new cases -- many preventable -- were diagnosed this year, American Cancer Society reports

  • Arimidex Beats Tamoxifen in Keeping Breast Cancer at Bay
    (14-Dec-2007)
    After more than 8 years of follow-up, older women taking the newer drug fared better, study finds

  • Breast Cancer Genes Also Raise Men's Risk for Malignancy
    (14-Dec-2007)
    Few men understand the danger from BRCA1/2, researchers say

  • High-Dose Chemo Provides Little Benefit to Breast Cancer Patients
    (13-Dec-2007)
    Review of studies finds regimen popular in 1980s doesn't really lengthen life

  • Diagnostic Mammogram Readings Vary by Radiologist
    (11-Dec-2007)
    Radiologists' experience and affiliation often influenced results, study found

  • Mutated Suppressor Gene Leads to a Type of Breast Cancer
    (10-Dec-2007)
    Finding could lead to new treatments, researchers say

  • Obesity, Diabetes Linked to Cancers
    (07-Dec-2007)
    Studies find effects on breast, prostate and colorectal tumors

  • Black Women Wait Longer for Breast Cancer Surgery
    (06-Dec-2007)
    Older women also face delays, new study finds

  • Common Household Chemical Could Raise Breast Cancer Risk
    (06-Dec-2007)
    Experiments with rats show early exposure causes genetic changes in breast cells

  • Health Tip: Get the Most From Your Mammogram
    (05-Dec-2007)
    Take these precautions

  • Night Shift Work May Heighten Risk for Cancer
    (05-Dec-2007)
    Expert panel to add it to list of 'probable' causes of malignancy

  • FDA Panel Says No to Avastin for Advanced Breast Cancer
    (05-Dec-2007)
    Drug has significant risks, and its benefits are still debated, experts say

  • Diets May Raise Cancer Risk for Poor, Urban Women
    (30-Nov-2007)
    Most get too little of nutrients that cut their odds for malignancy, study finds

  • Fewer Women Getting Mammograms
    (29-Nov-2007)
    And doctors worry that could lead to rise in breast cancer cases

  • Studies Reveal Why Breast Cancer Hits Black Women Harder
    (29-Nov-2007)
    Biology and genetics appear to be key factors, researchers say

  • 3-D Breast Imaging May Improve Cancer Detection
    (28-Nov-2007)
    Stereoscopic digital mammography cut rate of false-positive results, study found

  • Combo PET/CT Scan Helps Spot Breast Cancer's Spread
    (27-Nov-2007)
    Technique helps detect metastases earlier for women with inflammatory breast cancer, study finds

  • Excess Pounds Raise Women's Cancer Risk
    (07-Nov-2007)
    Obesity linked to a range of tumor types, studies find

  • Little Evidence Silicone Breast Implants Harm Health
    (31-Oct-2007)
    Review of data finds no link to most common illnesses

  • Smoking Does Not Worsen Breast Cancer
    (29-Oct-2007)
    But there are lots of other reasons to avoid the habit, experts say

  • Survey Finds Many Women Misinformed About Cancer
    (26-Oct-2007)
    Deaths rates could be cut with more testing and early detection

  • More Women Choosing 'Preventive' Double Mastectomy
    (23-Oct-2007)
    There's no proof cancer will spread to the healthy second breast, researchers say

  • Best Breast-Cancer Care Eludes Older Women
    (21-Oct-2007)
    Research highlights need to individualize treatment

  • Protein Gives Clues to Pancreatic Cancer
    (19-Oct-2007)
    When pp32 is gone, a tumor-spurring gene goes to work, researchers say

  • Ixempra Approved for Breast Cancer
    (17-Oct-2007)
    Targets protein that spurs growth of cancer cells

  • Health Tip: Breast Self-Exams
    (16-Oct-2007)
    Here's what to look for

  • U.S. Cancer Death Rate Continues to Fall
    (15-Oct-2007)
    Report finds a doubling of the rate of decline over past decade

  • Breast Cancer Radiation Won't Hurt Immune Health
    (12-Oct-2007)
    Partial-breast method might leave women less tired, researchers say

  • Drug a New Weapon Against One Form of Breast Cancer
    (10-Oct-2007)
    Adding paclitaxel to standard chemo targets HER2-positive tumors

  • Black Women Get Less Breast Cancer Treatment
    (08-Oct-2007)
    Study finds they're much less likely than whites to get tamoxifen, for example

  • Woman's Hips Might Indicate Daughter's Breast Cancer Risk
    (08-Oct-2007)
    Wider hips mean more estrogen, bringing higher odds for the illness, researchers say

  • Wine, Beer, Spirits Boost Breast Cancer Risk Equally
    (27-Sep-2007)
    Three or more drinks a day raise odds by 30%, study finds

  • 1 in 12 Outpatient Visits Is for Prevention: Study
    (25-Sep-2007)
    They include cholesterol checks, gynecologic care and cancer screening

  • Breast Cancer Death Rates Continue to Fall
    (25-Sep-2007)
    But decline is greater among white women than black women, report finds

  • Experts Offer Tips on Easing Mammogram Discomfort
    (23-Sep-2007)
    Simple steps like avoiding caffeine can help, they say

  • Gene May Influence Breast Cancer-Estrogen Link
    (17-Sep-2007)
    Targeting this DNA might improve treatment, researchers say

  • FDA Approves Osteoporosis Drug to Cut Breast Cancer Risk
    (14-Sep-2007)
    Manufacturer calls Evista a valuable tool, but critics say its heart risks outweigh benefits

  • Osteoporosis Drug Evista Approved to Cut Risk of Breast Cancer
    (14-Sep-2007)
    Among postmenopausal women

  • Education Linked to Cancer Death Rates
    (12-Sep-2007)
    Socioeconomic status and access to health care may explain the connection

  • Tamoxifen Helps Treat Bipolar Disorder
    (12-Sep-2007)
    Discovery may lead to new drug to treat manic phase of the illness, study says

  • Workouts a Boon for Breast Cancer Patients
    (06-Sep-2007)
    Exercise, yoga improve quality of life, even chemotherapy compliance, studies find

  • Studies Shed New Light on Breast Cancer, Treatment
    (06-Sep-2007)
    Symposium reveals racial disparities, troublesome drug side effects

  • Hypnosis Eases Pain of Breast Cancer Surgery
    (28-Aug-2007)
    Other benefits: Less anesthesia, faster recovery, less cost, study finds

  • Health Tip: Breast Self-Exams
    (23-Aug-2007)
    They can help detect cancer early

  • Acrylamide Won't Raise Breast Cancer Risk
    (21-Aug-2007)
    Fried, baked food compound poses no threat, major study finds

  • Many Parents Share Genetic Test Findings With Kids
    (17-Aug-2007)
    But the children may be too young to handle the information, study suggests

  • Healthy Lifestyle Key To Cancer Prevention
    (16-Aug-2007)
    Obesity, tobacco cause half of all cancers, presidential panel says

  • Decline in U.S. Breast Cancers Tied to Drop in Hormone Use
    (14-Aug-2007)
    Mammogram trends played no role in recent lower numbers, study finds

  • Scientists Create Breast Tumor Stem Cells
    (13-Aug-2007)
    Achievement could spur research into cancer's spread, experts say

  • MRIs Spot Breast Cancers in High-Risk Women
    (31-Jul-2007)
    But the technology won't replace mammography, experts stress

  • Taking Cancer Drug With Food May Cut Costs
    (17-Jul-2007)
    Breast cancer patients on Tykerb could save $1,740 per month, experts say

  • Healthiest Diet Made Little Difference to Breast Cancer Survivors
    (17-Jul-2007)
    Regimen exceeding national guidelines didn't protect more from recurrence, study finds

  • New Test Helps Detect Spreading Breast Cancer
    (16-Jul-2007)
    Assists doctors in deciding appropriate therapy

  • No Evidence Tomatoes, Lycopene Cut Cancer: FDA
    (13-Jul-2007)
    The agency lays out details behind its decision to bar health claims

  • Breast Cancer Genes Don't Raise Tumor-Linked Death Risk
    (11-Jul-2007)
    Women with the BRCA mutations also responded equally well to treatment, study found

  • Meats, Sweets May Boost Breast Cancer Risk
    (10-Jul-2007)
    Chinese women who favored Western fare doubled their odds for malignancy, study showed

  • Breast Cancer More Aggressive in Black Women
    (10-Jul-2007)
    Experts are divided over the reasons why

  • Patient's Own Body Fat Used in Breast Remodeling
    (09-Jul-2007)
    Procedure is first being tried on breast cancer survivors, developers say

  • Timing of Breast Cancer Drug Affects Cardiac Risk: Study
    (05-Jul-2007)
    Giving Herceptin alongside -- not after -- standard chemo may be best approach

  • Breast Cancer Survival May Run in Families
    (28-Jun-2007)
    Daughters of women who succumb to the disease have heightened risk of dying if they develop it, Swedish study finds.

  • Ultrasound Can Spare Some Women Invasive Breast Biopsy
    (26-Jun-2007)
    Noninvasive follow-up may be acceptable alternative, study suggests

  • New Cancer Drugs Prove Their Worth
    (25-Jun-2007)
    They may cost more, but they extend lives, improve quality of life, studies find

  • Estrogen May Lower Younger Women's Heart Risk
    (20-Jun-2007)
    Findings differ from prior HRT study involving those over 60

  • Experts Offer Better Means of Gauging Breast Cancer Risk
    (19-Jun-2007)
    Relying on family history keeps too many women from valuable gene tests, they say

  • Hormone Therapy Extends Lives of Ovarian Cancer Patients
    (15-Jun-2007)
    The use of letrozole may also delay need for chemotherapy, study says

  • Private Insurance May Help in Earlier Cancer Detection
    (11-Jun-2007)
    Advanced oral, breast tumors found more often in people with no insurance or public insurance

  • More Proof That Breast Cancer Rates Are Declining
    (07-Jun-2007)
    Drop in HRT use may be one of several factors, study says

  • Drug May Help Combat 'Chemo Brain'
    (05-Jun-2007)
    Small study found modafinil effective for women with breast cancer

  • Hot Flashes May Be Good News for Breast-Cancer Patients
    (05-Jun-2007)
    Could be a sign that drug therapy is working, study says

  • Disparities Persist in Cancer Care
    (04-Jun-2007)
    Studies show racial, socioeconomic gaps continue with breast, childhood cancers

  • Herceptin Heart Danger Stays Same After Five Years
    (04-Jun-2007)
    Breast cancer patients showed no increase in risk, longer-term study finds

  • Herceptin Still Improves Odds Against Breast Cancer
    (04-Jun-2007)
    Latest analysis found benefit stayed the same four years later

  • Healthy Diet, Exercise Might Lower Chances of Cancer's Return
    (03-Jun-2007)
    The former fought colon cancer recurrence, the latter lowered insulin levels in breast cancer survivors

  • Improved Delivery Shortens Breast Cancer Radiation Time
    (31-May-2007)
    Highly targeted therapy takes 4 weeks instead of 6 or 7, experts say

  • Hair Relaxers Won't Boost Black Women's Breast Cancer Risk
    (30-May-2007)
    Study of 59,000 women shows no link, despite long-time use

  • Vitamin D, Calcium Might Lower Breast Cancer Risk
    (29-May-2007)
    But it's too early to recommend supplements, one expert says

  • Breast Cancer Genetics Takes Big Leap Forward
    (28-May-2007)
    Scientists have found 4 new mutations that may combine to boost risk

  • Gene Findings Boost Breast Cancer Research
    (24-May-2007)
    Scientists find new DNA driving malignancy, and a host of implicated proteins

  • Health Tip: Breast Cysts
    (23-May-2007)
    Most are noncancerous

  • MRI May Improve Breast Cancer Surgery
    (22-May-2007)
    The scans can point to new regions needing excision, researchers say

  • New Hormone Treatment Fights Certain Breast Cancers
    (18-May-2007)
    But LHRH agonists are only effective in women under 40, study finds

  • Severely Obese Women More Likely to Skip Cancer Scans
    (17-May-2007)
    Many may feel embarrassed at getting weighed or examined, expert says

  • Breast Tissue Markers Help Predict Cancer's Course
    (15-May-2007)
    8 genetic clues were found in cells close to the tumor, researchers explain

  • U.S. Mammography Rates Dropping
    (14-May-2007)
    Government study found 4% decline between 2000 and 2005

  • Chemical Compounds Boost Breast Cancer Risk
    (14-May-2007)
    Pollutants, food ingredients, solvents may all cause harm, researchers say

  • MRI Detects Breast Cancer Missed by Mammography in High-Risk Women
    (07-May-2007)
    False-positive rate remains too high for test to be used as general screening tool, however

  • Health Tip: Risk Factors for Breast Cancer
    (07-May-2007)
    Some are associated with lifestyle choices

  • New Study Stresses Mammogram's Importance in Breast Cancer Decline
    (05-May-2007)
    Analysis shows effect of screening mammography

  • Tamoxifen Protects Certain Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer
    (02-May-2007)
    Those who've undergone ovarian removal are shielded from estrogen-linked disease, study finds

  • Study Outlines Fat Hormone's Role in Breast Cancer
    (30-Apr-2007)
    Leptin may enhance tumor growth, mouse study shows

  • Imaging Technique Could Help Fight Metastatic Cancers
    (27-Apr-2007)
    Docs assessed treatment's success by watching water diffuse through tumors

  • No Link Between Abortion, Miscarriage and Breast Cancer
    (23-Apr-2007)
    Study of more than 100,000 women shows no definite connection

  • Studies Assess Risk of Developing Primary, Secondary Cancers
    (20-Apr-2007)
    Genetics, lifestyle, environment interact to cause disease, researchers say

  • Decline in HRT Use Linked to Drop in Breast Cancer
    (19-Apr-2007)
    Rates of disease fell nearly 9 percent after U.S. study found hormones caused health problems; U.K. study shows HRT use fueled ovarian cancer

  • Cancer Biomarkers Could Help Guide Treatment
    (18-Apr-2007)
    New blood or biopsy tests predict patients' response to therapy, experts say

  • Breast Cancer Vaccine Shows Promise
    (17-Apr-2007)
    It spurred immune system to kill tumors in mice, researchers say

  • Daily Aspirin May Reduce Cancer Risk
    (17-Apr-2007)
    But the high dose needed brings its own dangers, experts warn

  • Early Life Factors May Boost Breast Cancer Risk
    (16-Apr-2007)
    Birth size, smoking, race may all play role in DNA changes that increase odds of disease

  • Fruits and Vegetables Fight Off Cancer
    (16-Apr-2007)
    Three studies suggest that eating well can reduce risk

  • Gene Studies Offer Insights Into Cancer
    (11-Apr-2007)
    One details disease's spread, the other offers potential for better chemotherapy

  • Hispanic Women's Biology May Spur More Aggressive Breast Cancer
    (09-Apr-2007)
    Finding could explain worse prognoses in this group, researchers say

  • Researchers Identify Key Protein for Breast Cancer's Spread
    (09-Apr-2007)
    Finding could lead to new therapies to treat the disease

  • Health Tip: Preparing for a Mammogram
    (05-Apr-2007)
    Do's and don'ts on the day of the test

  • Computer-Aided Detection Doesn't Help Mammography
    (04-Apr-2007)
    It leads to too many false-positive results in breast screenings, study finds

  • Breast Cancer Deaths Dropping Most in Women Under 70
    (03-Apr-2007)
    Overall decline since 1990s attributed to tamoxifen, more screenings, experts say

  • Chemotherapy Plus Tamoxifen Aids Breast Cancer Patients
    (03-Apr-2007)
    Study found higher survival rate for women on the dual therapy

  • New Mammography Guidelines Issued for Women 40-49
    (02-Apr-2007)
    American College of Physicians suggests exam timetable should be based on discussion with doctor

  • Internet Use Can Boost Breast Cancer Patients' Faith in Docs
    (30-Mar-2007)
    Often, high-quality info validates what physicians have already told them, study finds

  • Docs' Referral Practices Limit Breast Reconstruction
    (26-Mar-2007)
    Findings show only 16% of U.S. women who've had mastectomy have plastic surgery

  • Young, Black Women at Higher Risk of Aggressive Breast Cancer
    (26-Mar-2007)
    These tumors lack hormone receptors that make ideal treatment targets, researchers say

  • Cancer's Return Shouldn't Limit Elizabeth Edwards, Doctors Say
    (23-Mar-2007)
    With expert care, she could maintain good quality of life

  • Male Breast Cancer Deadlier for Blacks
    (19-Mar-2007)
    Racial disparity mirrors that of more common female breast tumors, researchers say

  • Researchers Seek More Women for 'Sister Study' of Breast Cancer
    (18-Mar-2007)
    They're recruiting healthy sisters of breast cancer patients to better understand the disease

  • Test Could Determine Which Breast Cancer Patients Need Chemo
    (16-Mar-2007)
    Researchers plan to study the Oncotype DX screen in 10,000 women

  • Tykerb Approved for Advanced Breast Cancer
    (13-Mar-2007)
    When other therapies haven't succeeded

  • FDA OKs New Drug for Advanced Breast Cancer
    (13-Mar-2007)
    Tykerb delayed illness progression in those with advanced HER2 disease

  • Heated 'Nanoprobes' Destroy Breast Cancer Cells
    (09-Mar-2007)
    In animal study, tumor growth was slowed with no toxicity

  • Radiation for Breast Cancer in 1980s Ups Heart Risk
    (06-Mar-2007)
    But the treatment's lifesaving benefits still outweigh the dangers, experts say

  • Long-Term, Strenuous Exercise May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
    (27-Feb-2007)
    Study found moderate activity didn't appear to have an effect, however

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Boosts Cancer Death Risk: Study
    (27-Feb-2007)
    Researchers urge further investigation into targeted therapies to improve survival rate

  • Industry-Funded Breast Cancer Trials Show More Positive Results
    (26-Feb-2007)
    Study also found lack of comparison group in research backed by drug makers

  • Cancer Drug May Turn Immune System Against Tumors
    (22-Feb-2007)
    It's a new strategy in fighting malignancy, researchers say

  • Tamoxifen May Affect Women's Eye Health
    (19-Feb-2007)
    The breast cancer drug increases optical swelling, study suggests

  • Switching Breast Cancer Drugs May Boost Survival
    (13-Feb-2007)
    Early results suggest aromatase inhibitors might improve on tamoxifen

  • Vitamin D Studies Show Promise for Reducing Cancers
    (12-Feb-2007)
    Certain doses of supplements may prevent half of breast, two-thirds of colorectal cases

  • Newer Drugs Beat Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer Survival
    (12-Feb-2007)
    Aromatase inhibitors may also be safer over the long term, study suggests

  • Gene Variant Lowers Risk of Breast Cancer
    (12-Feb-2007)
    The effect is small -- 10 percent -- but noteworthy, scientists say

  • Aging Population Is Boosting Europe's Cancer Rate: Study
    (07-Feb-2007)
    Antismoking campaigns and other efforts can slow the trend, experts say

  • New Test Predicts Chances of Breast Cancer Return
    (06-Feb-2007)
    Based on a woman's genetic profile

  • FDA Approves Gene-Based Breast Cancer Test
    (06-Feb-2007)
    But questions remain about the exam's accuracy

  • Cancer Deaths for Blacks Remain High
    (01-Feb-2007)
    Despite overall decline since the 1990s, report says more focus, education is needed

  • Estrogen May Weaken Immune Response to Breast Cancer
    (31-Jan-2007)
    The hormone stimulates production of immune-inhibiting molecule, study finds

  • Black Women Often Miss Out on Mammogram Results
    (31-Jan-2007)
    In many cases, findings don't reach women or are misinterpreted, study finds

  • Dual Drug Therapy Shows Promise Against Breast Cancer
    (30-Jan-2007)
    In some cases, tumors were eradicated in mice, researchers report

  • Men With Breast Cancer at High Risk of Second Tumor
    (25-Jan-2007)
    Study finds more melanoma, stomach cancer in addition to new breast cancers

  • Mammography Rates Dropping, U.S. Report Finds
    (25-Jan-2007)
    Experts worry about whether troubling trend will continue

  • Determined Breast Cancer Patients Seek Better Surgeons
    (22-Jan-2007)
    Those who look for the best care often find it, study suggests

  • Preparing for Your Mammogram
    (22-Jan-2007)
    What to know before you go

  • Many Breast Cancer Patients Quit Tamoxifen Early
    (22-Jan-2007)
    The drug, which can prevent recurrence, is meant to be taken for 5 years

  • Poorer, Less Educated Women Get Less Chemo for Breast Cancer
    (18-Jan-2007)
    Obese women also get reduced drug therapy, a new study suggests

  • Genetic 'Signature' Predicts Breast Cancer Recurrence
    (17-Jan-2007)
    Technique also works for prostate, lung and brain cancer, study says

  • Researchers Unlock Secrets of Anti-Cancer Gene
    (11-Jan-2007)
    Discovery may hold key to future treatments, researchers say

  • Herceptin Cuts Death Rate for Breast Cancer Patients
    (04-Jan-2007)
    British study validates previous findings for those with HER-2 positive disease

  • High-Tech Mammograms Will Change Breast Cancer Care
    (31-Dec-2006)
    Two new technologies offer better results with less discomfort

  • HRT Debate Not Over Yet
    (26-Dec-2006)
    Experts say treatment still has value despite latest finding on link to breast cancer

  • Scientists ID Genes That Lose Expression in Solid Tumors
    (26-Dec-2006)
    Discovery could form the basis for a new, early detection screen, study says

  • Mistletoe Injection Linked to Tumor-Like Growth
    (22-Dec-2006)
    Case report adds to debate over value of the alternative treatment for cancer

  • Breast Cancer Stem Cells Seem to Survive Radiation Therapy
    (19-Dec-2006)
    Discovery may help scientists develop drug therapies to better combat tumors

  • Doctors' Judgment Still Trumps Mammography Advances
    (18-Dec-2006)
    Computer-assisted scans can miss lesions caught by trained eye

  • Low-Fat Diet Helps Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrence
    (18-Dec-2006)
    Researchers say the effect was strongest in tough-to-treat malignancies

  • Gene Tests Predict Breast Cancer Treatment Success
    (15-Dec-2006)
    One looks at results after chemo, another gauges outcomes after tamoxifen therapy

  • New Drug Fights Type of Aggressive Breast Cancer
    (14-Dec-2006)
    Lapatinib reduced tumor size in 80% of women with inflammatory malignancies

  • Breast Cancer Rates Drop in U.S.
    (14-Dec-2006)
    Researchers say decline followed reduction in HRT use

  • Compound Boosts Tamoxifen's Cancer-Fighting Power
    (13-Dec-2006)
    Experimental agent may solve problem of resistance to the breast cancer drug

  • Exercise Cuts Breast Cancer Risk
    (12-Dec-2006)
    Study finds significant benefits for postmenopausal women

  • A Year of Major Advances in Cancer Cited
    (09-Dec-2006)
    But government funding cuts threaten continued research progress, oncologists report

  • Mammogram's Benefit During 40s Still Uncertain
    (08-Dec-2006)
    British study weighed plusses, minuses for nearly 161,000 women tracked over 11 years

  • Biopsy Marker May Predict Breast Cancer's Course
    (06-Dec-2006)
    Women with low p27 protein fared worse with hormone-positive tumors, study found

  • Abortion Pill May Help Prevent Breast Cancer
    (30-Nov-2006)
    Mouse study shows that RU486, or compounds like it, might have promise

  • Mammogram Via Satellite Helps Rural Women
    (29-Nov-2006)
    Technology may end long waits for out-of-the-way patients, experts say

  • Hypnosis Eases Breast Cancer Biopsy Pain
    (29-Nov-2006)
    The technique has no side effects, researchers add

  • Heavier Young Women at Lower Breast Cancer Risk
    (28-Nov-2006)
    But overweight is linked to other health woes, experts warn

  • Breast Cancer Risk Linked to Normal Aging of Breast Tissue
    (27-Nov-2006)
    As milk ducts regress, malignancy risk fades, study finds

  • New Breast Scanner Rivals Mammograms
    (27-Nov-2006)
    And it works without flattening the breast, researchers say

  • New Drug Boosts Breast Cancer Survival
    (17-Nov-2006)
    Arimidex after long-term tamoxifen should be new standard of care, study finds

  • New Links Detailed Between Diet, Cancer Risk
    (16-Nov-2006)
    Benefits seen for soy in women, fish in men, vitamin E-rich foods in male smokers

  • Breast Cancer Diagnosis Brings Serious Distress
    (14-Nov-2006)
    But too often, cancer's emotional toll is undertreated, research shows

  • Red Meat May Boost Breast Cancer Risk
    (13-Nov-2006)
    Growth hormones, natural carcinogens in meat could be to blame, researchers say

  • Tool Predicts Post-Surgery Breast Cancer Recurrence
    (11-Nov-2006)
    Computer method looks specifically at women who've undergone lumpectomy

  • Family History Strong Predictor of Breast Cancer Risk
    (09-Nov-2006)
    Odds remain high even if women do not carry cancer-linked genes, study finds

  • Estrogen Receptor Points to Aggressive Breast Cancer
    (09-Nov-2006)
    Doctors might use this cue to help tailor treatment, researchers say

  • Breast Cancer Responds to Shorter-Course Radiation
    (08-Nov-2006)
    Study suggests treatment can be reduced by three weeks

  • Research Compares Safety of Breast Cancer Radiation Techniques
    (08-Nov-2006)
    One method, called MammoSite, may deliver more radiation to the heart than realized

  • Gene May Help Spur Breast Cancer's Spread
    (03-Nov-2006)
    Discovery could lead to new, targeted treatments, experts say

  • Combo Treatment Helps Fight Early Breast Cancer
    (02-Nov-2006)
    Adding epirubicin to standard chemo 'cocktail' boosts outcomes, British team report

  • Black Women's Genes May Spur Deadlier Breast Cancer
    (24-Oct-2006)
    Race played role in outcome, despite treatment used, study found

  • Breast Cancer Drugs Not One-Size-Fits-All
    (23-Oct-2006)
    Only certain women need aromatase inhibitors to prevent recurrence, study finds

  • Digital Mammography Boosts Chances of Spotting Malignancies
    (22-Oct-2006)
    It's the next big advance in breast cancer detection, doctors say

  • Breast Cancer Experts Urge Funding for Minority Screenings
    (20-Oct-2006)
    More federal dollars would mean more lives saved, American Cancer Society says

  • Could Personality Influence Cancer Risk?
    (19-Oct-2006)
    Rat study finds timid rodents tend to fare worse

  • Older Women Not Getting Proper Breast Cancer Treatment
    (18-Oct-2006)
    Study cites need for better diagnoses and use of therapies

  • Study Suggests Vitamin D May Help Fight Breast Cancer
    (16-Oct-2006)
    Women with advanced disease had lower levels of the nutrient

  • New Breast Cancer Gene Found
    (09-Oct-2006)
    But BRIP1 accounts for only a fraction of familial cases, researchers say

  • 'Chemo Brain' in Cancer Survivors Is Real: Study
    (05-Oct-2006)
    Brain scans show changes in blood flow, metabolism

  • Short-Term Radiation Put to Test for Breast Cancer
    (04-Oct-2006)
    Large-scale study comparing it with traditional six-week regimen

  • Research Spots 5 Potential Breast Cancer Genes
    (04-Oct-2006)
    Pooling data from more than 20 studies helped yield results, scientists say

  • Delaying Chemo After Breast Cancer Surgery Can Be Safe
    (03-Oct-2006)
    However, waiting more than 3 months boosts recurrence risk, researchers warn

  • Hormone Therapy Ups Ovarian-Cancer Risk
    (03-Oct-2006)
    But most women aren't taking the treatment as steadily as they once did, researchers note

  • One in 10 Mammograms Comes Back Abnormal
    (26-Sep-2006)
    Study finds most radiologists evaluating tests well, reducing cancer death rates

  • Biopsy Best for Breast Cancer Detection
    (24-Sep-2006)
    It's superior to other tests, like MRIs, researchers find

  • MRI Detects Breast Cancer's Spread
    (22-Sep-2006)
    It's superior to another radiological method, called MDCT, study finds

  • Protein Screen Predicts Breast Cancer Therapy Success
    (15-Sep-2006)
    The test, called OncoPlan, is already available

  • Ovary Removal Raises Young Women's Death Risk
    (15-Sep-2006)
    The finding sheds new light on estrogen-replacement therapy, experts says

  • Protein Test Spots Risk for Breast, Ovarian Cancer
    (15-Sep-2006)
    FANCD2 illuminates a new kind of genetic danger, experts explain

  • Exercise May Help Breast Cancer Patients Survive
    (11-Sep-2006)
    Activity in year prior to diagnosis improved outlook, study found

  • Scientists Map Genetic Codes for Breast, Colon Cancers
    (07-Sep-2006)
    Step lays groundwork for better, targeted treatments, experts say

  • Home Visits Boost Mammography Rates for Rural Poor
    (06-Sep-2006)
    Almost half of study group went on to get exams, study finds

  • Dense Breasts Raise Cancer Risk
    (06-Sep-2006)
    Two studies found it was as important a predictor as age

  • Cell-Regulating Gene Boosts Breast Cancer Survival
    (06-Sep-2006)
    Up to 50% of patients overexpress the cyclin D1 variant, researchers say

  • Gene Test May Improve Breast Cancer Treatment
    (06-Sep-2006)
    70-gene 'signature' gives more accurate prognosis, study finds

  • Study Reveals Smoking's Link to Breast Cancer
    (25-Aug-2006)
    Carcinogens weaken cells' ability to repair DNA, researchers say

  • Plastics Chemical Might Promote Breast Cancer
    (25-Aug-2006)
    Scientists spot mechanism allowing bisphenol-A to concentrate in tumor cells

  • PET Scans Predict Breast Cancer Spread
    (22-Aug-2006)
    California researchers show the scans aid in diagnosis

  • Bilingual Clinics Boost Cancer Screening for Hispanic Women
    (21-Aug-2006)
    Immigrant patients more comfortable speaking to health staff in Spanish, study confirms

  • Needle Biopsy Gives Insight Into Breast Cancer Genetics
    (18-Aug-2006)
    This information can help guide treatment, researchers say

  • Breast Cancer Treatment Safe During Pregnancy
    (16-Aug-2006)
    Babies born to patients appear to fare well, study finds

  • Breast Cancer Gene Mutations More Common Than Thought
    (15-Aug-2006)
    BRCA1 and 2 almost as prevalent in black women as in white, researchers report

  • Chemo Shows More Side Effects Than Expected
    (15-Aug-2006)
    Breast cancer patients had more hospital visits than anticipated, study finds

  • Breast Cancer Patients Should Monitor Heart Risks
    (14-Aug-2006)
    2 studies find potential side effects from Herceptin, radiation

  • Gene Test Predicts Lung Cancer Outcome
    (09-Aug-2006)
    Revolutionary new screen helps doctors decide whether patients need chemotherapy

  • 'DES Daughters' Face Higher Breast-Cancer Risk
    (08-Aug-2006)
    In utero exposure to the synthetic estrogen is to blame, study says

  • Variation to Gene May Triple Breast-Cancer Risk
    (31-Jul-2006)
    CHEK2 mutation could serve as diagnostic warning sign, study suggests

  • Breast Cancer Study Focuses on Women With Breast Implants
    (27-Jul-2006)
    They may not need to undergo full mastectomy, researchers conclude

  • Actress Diahann Carroll Helps Launch Breast Cancer Web Site
    (25-Jul-2006)
    Education effort aims to dispel common myths about the disease

  • Tamoxifen Doesn't Extend Life for Most Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer
    (24-Jul-2006)
    New analysis looks at death rates from cancer, other problems

  • Estrogen-Plus-Testosterone Therapy Increases Breast Cancer Risk
    (24-Jul-2006)
    And alternatives to HRT rely on a placebo effect, researchers say

  • Mouse Model of Painful Lymphedema Should Aid Research
    (20-Jul-2006)
    The condition, marked by swollen limbs, affects many breast cancer patients

  • New Digital Mammography System Approved
    (18-Jul-2006)
    FDA OKs Fuji's FCRm system

  • Diet, Supplements Do Little for Cancer Patients
    (18-Jul-2006)
    Review of research finds little benefit for vitamins and such, but better studies are needed, experts say

  • Raloxifene Doesn't Raise Heart Disease Risk
    (12-Jul-2006)
    But women with heart disease faced stroke risk when using it as breast cancer preventative

  • Studies Highlight Strategies to Reduce Ovarian, Breast Cancer Risk
    (11-Jul-2006)
    Removal of ovaries, weight loss benefits women susceptible to the diseases

  • Holocaust Survivors at Higher Long-Term Cancer Risk
    (30-Jun-2006)
    The deprivation they faced is probably to blame, researchers say

  • Chest X-Rays May Boost Breast Cancer Risk for Some
    (26-Jun-2006)
    Women with BRCA1/2 gene mutations at risk particularly if they had X-rays when young

  • Breast Cancer Treatment Safe During Pregnancy
    (23-Jun-2006)
    Mothers and infants can both do well, new research suggests

  • Treatment Order Won't Affect Aggressive Breast Cancer Survival
    (20-Jun-2006)
    Women with inflammatory breast cancer fared no better whether surgery or chemo came first, study found

  • Younger Black Women Prone to an Aggressive Breast Cancer
    (06-Jun-2006)
    Finding suggests there are various subtypes of the disease, researchers say

  • Narcolepsy Drug Helps Brain Tumor Patients
    (05-Jun-2006)
    Study found it improved cognitive function and mood

  • Cervical Cancer Vaccine Also Protects Against Vaginal Cancers
    (05-Jun-2006)
    Researchers at ASCO report that Gardasil was almost totally effective against pre-cancerous lesions

  • Raloxifene Equals Tamoxifen in Preventing Breast Cancer
    (05-Jun-2006)
    But each drug produces different side effects, new STAR research reveals

  • Experimental Drug Slows Some Breast Cancers
    (04-Jun-2006)
    Tykerb delayed disease progression in those with advanced HER2 cancer, study finds

  • Lung Cancer Patients Less Likely to See Specialists
    (03-Jun-2006)
    Study found primary-care physicians more likely to send breast cancer patients to oncologists

  • Newer Breast Scan May Spare Unnecessary Biopsies
    (30-May-2006)
    MR spectroscopy caught all cancers, new study found

  • Latinas Have New Online Breast Cancer Resource
    (28-May-2006)
    Web site includes translated version of a successful English-language program

  • MRI Helps Spot Breast Cancer in High-Risk Women
    (23-May-2006)
    The expensive tool is cost-effective for women carrying specific genes, study finds

  • Chemo Combo Fights Aggressive Breast Cancer
    (17-May-2006)
    A common regimen works better against HER2-positive tumors, researchers find

  • Study Supports Surgery for Metastatic Breast Cancer
    (16-May-2006)
    Right now, most doctors forego surgery after tumors have spread

  • Lumpectomy Fine for Lobular Breast Cancers
    (08-May-2006)
    Study finds this breast-conserving method doesn't raise risk for repeat surgeries

  • Long-Term Estrogen Therapy Linked to Breast Cancer
    (08-May-2006)
    Finding supports guidelines on hormone therapy for menopause, expert says

  • Vitamin A-like Drug Unsafe for Older Breast-Cancer Survivors
    (04-May-2006)
    Fenretinide may still protect younger patients from recurrence, study suggests

  • Biomarker Linked to Post-Breast Cancer Fatigue
    (01-May-2006)
    It helps predict who'll be fatigued, and might offer hope for treatment

  • New Light Imaging Scan Could Boost Breast Cancer Care
    (28-Apr-2006)
    'Terahertz' imaging helps surgeons remove complete tumor

  • Breast Cancer Survivors Lax About Mammograms
    (24-Apr-2006)
    Only 33% get them annually for five years after diagnosis, study finds

  • New Breast Cancer Drug Safer Than Tamoxifen
    (18-Apr-2006)
    Raloxifene is already widely used to fight osteoporosis

  • Silicone Implants Don't Raise Risk for Breast Cancer
    (18-Apr-2006)
    Despite controversy, decades-long study finds no link

  • Better Minority Cancer Screening a Phone Call Away
    (17-Apr-2006)
    Reminding women it's time for mammogram or Pap smear works, experts say

  • Fewer Mammograms May Boost Black Women's Breast Cancer Risk
    (17-Apr-2006)
    Finding suggests more needs to be done to increase screening rates

  • 't Cause Breast Cancer: Study
    (11-Apr-2006)
    But treatment isn't risk-free, so women should consult their doctors, experts say

  • Tumor Cell Receptors Key to Breast Cancer Care
    (11-Apr-2006)
    Estrogen-negative cells more vulnerable to chemotherapy, study finds

  • New Findings Challenge Standard Breast Cancer Care
    (10-Apr-2006)
    Women with specific tumor types may need more aggressive treatment

  • Sisters Study Seeks Breast Cancer Answers
    (09-Apr-2006)
    U.S. researchers will look at potential genetic, environmental causes

  • Scientists Seek Cancer's Early Warning Signs
    (07-Apr-2006)
    A number of efforts could yield real rewards

  • Food Antioxidants, Vitamin D Fight Breast Cancer
    (07-Apr-2006)
    These compounds may also lower risk for ovarian tumors, studies find

  • Soy Shows Small Reduction in Breast Cancer Risk
    (05-Apr-2006)
    But association not strong enough to suggest women take supplements, study says

  • Combo Therapy May Fight Aggressive Breast Cancer
    (05-Apr-2006)
    Adding a drug to Herceptin could improve outcomes, researchers say

  • Online Support Eases Breast Cancer Stress
    (30-Mar-2006)
    Talking with others brings understanding, researchers say

  • Scientists Spot Factor in Cancer's Spread
    (29-Mar-2006)
    A key protein lures malignant cells to bone, study finds

  • Ultrasound Spots Breast Cancer in Pregnant Women
    (28-Mar-2006)
    Don't neglect breast exams, symptoms during pregnancy, experts warn

  • Weight Training Benefits Breast-Cancer Survivors
    (27-Mar-2006)
    Besides physical benefits, the women reported better quality of life, study found

  • Black Women More Likely to Die From Breast Cancer
    (21-Mar-2006)
    U.S. study finds a lack of recommended care may be to blame

  • Two-Doctor Care Best for Breast Cancer Survivors
    (21-Mar-2006)
    GP plus specialist helps them stay healthy, study finds

  • Genetic Tests for Cancer Not Perfect
    (21-Mar-2006)
    They missed 12% of mutations among breast-cancer patients, study finds

  • Asymmetrical Breasts May Raise Cancer Risk
    (20-Mar-2006)
    Study finds odds for malignancy rise when breasts are of differing size

  • omen Relief
    (17-Mar-2006)
    Most had no regrets after opting for removal of unaffected breast, study found

  • Could Antiperspirants Raise Breast Cancer Risk?
    (06-Mar-2006)
    It's a question that needs investigating, experts say

  • Mammograms Sometimes Spot Non-Threatening Growths
    (02-Mar-2006)
    But this 'over-diagnosis' is no reason to forego regular screening, an expert says

  • Gingko Biloba May Help Fight Cancer
    (01-Mar-2006)
    Mouse study suggests promise, but researchers remain cautious

  • Benign Breast Findings Can Still Pose Dangers
    (28-Feb-2006)
    New findings suggest removing 'papillary lesions' is best

  • Breast Cancer Drugs Limit Post-Surgery Recurrence
    (22-Feb-2006)
    Promising findings on Taxotere and Herceptin in new trial

  • Westernization Driving Up South Korean Breast Cancer Rate
    (21-Feb-2006)
    Reseachers believe high-fat diets and other factors are behind the trend

  • Gene Mutations May Boost Breast Cancer Risk
    (20-Feb-2006)
    Women with variants of LEP or LEPR genes face higher risks, study suggests

  • HRT Raises Risk for Specific Breast Cancers
    (16-Feb-2006)
    Odds for non-ductal malignancies, especially, rise with hormone use, study finds

  • Younger Women With Hereditary Breast Cancer Risk Tumor in Other Breast
    (15-Feb-2006)
    The chance could be six times higher than normal, study suggests

  • Biopsies Still Best for Detecting Breast Cancer
    (09-Feb-2006)
    They're more accurate than imaging tests like MRIs, study finds

  • Low-Fat Diets Don't Protect Postmenopausal Women
    (07-Feb-2006)
    Trio of studies found no effect on risk of breast and colon cancer, or heart disease

  • New Cancer Treatment Targets Breast Ducts
    (03-Feb-2006)
    The novel approach could be easier on patients, researchers say

  • Chemotherapy Can Help Older Breast Cancer Patients, Too
    (02-Feb-2006)
    If they're healthy, they stand to gain from the treatment, new research finds

  • Variety of Breast Cancer Patients Turn to Web for Support
    (02-Feb-2006)
    Age, income didn't predict who'd use online resources, study found

  • Health Tip: Can Green Tea Prevent Cancer?
    (30-Jan-2006)
    FDA says there's no proof

  • Cancer Screening Rates Remain Unchanged
    (30-Jan-2006)
    Despite effective tests, not enough people are taking advantage of them, report finds

  • Vaginal Dryness Meds May Counteract Breast Cancer Drugs
    (26-Jan-2006)
    Small study raises a 'red flag' for patients, researchers say

  • Post-Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction Rate Remains Low
    (25-Jan-2006)
    Study finds little change despite recent law mandating insurance coverage

  • Timing May Be Key to Hormone Therapy
    (24-Jan-2006)
    Starting HRT near menopause may boost its heart-healthy effects, study suggests

  • Dogs Smell Signs of Cancer
    (17-Jan-2006)
    Small study found they accurately detected presence of disease in human breath samples

  • Soy May Help Prevent Breast Cancer in Older Women
    (16-Jan-2006)
    But monkey study suggests it's only true for postmenopausal women with higher levels of estrogen

  • Elderly Breast Cancer Patients Have Poorer Survival
    (16-Jan-2006)
    Their excess mortality isn't linked to other health woes, researchers note

  • Doctors Test Shorter Radiation Therapies for Breast Cancer
    (13-Jan-2006)
    Targeted techniques could benefit early stage patients, experts say

  • Fatigue Persists for Some Breast Cancer Patients
    (11-Jan-2006)
    More than 33% say they're tired or weak up to a decade after diagnosis, study finds

  • Right Amount of Radiation Improves Odds Against Breast Cancer
    (04-Jan-2006)
    Giving it after mastectomy increased survival rates after 10 years

  • Faulty Breast Stem Cells May Cause Tumors
    (04-Jan-2006)
    Finding could explain why cancer can recur after chemotherapy, study says

  • Drug Approved to Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrence
    (03-Jan-2006)
    Study shows it's more effective than gold-standard preventive

  • Breast Cancer Survivors Bounce Back Quickly
    (29-Dec-2005)
    Only two weeks after treatment ends, most women adjust emotionally, researchers find

  • Letrozole Improves Breast Cancer Survival
    (28-Dec-2005)
    Offers better results than tamoxifen, but side effects may influence choice, experts say

  • Vitamin D May Prevent Some Cancers
    (28-Dec-2005)
    But many blacks, elderly aren't getting enough, study suggests

  • Compressing Digital Mammograms May Improve Detection
    (21-Dec-2005)
    It rids the screen of background "noise," expert explains

  • Complications Common With Post-Mastectomy Breast Implants
    (20-Dec-2005)
    Almost a third of women will encounter problems, a new study finds

  • Gene May Undermine Tamoxifen's Effectiveness
    (19-Dec-2005)
    Ten percent of white breast cancer survivors carry the mutation, researchers say

  • Radiation After Lumpectomy Improves Survival Odds
    (16-Dec-2005)
    International trial found it made a difference 15 years later

  • Study That Discredited HRT Was Flawed, Experts Say
    (16-Dec-2005)
    More research would be needed to overturn those findings, however

  • Breast Cancer Survivors Face Increased Cancer Risk
    (09-Dec-2005)
    But experts stress the absolute odds of a future malignancy are small

  • Frequent, Low-Dose Chemo Fights Advanced Breast Cancer
    (08-Dec-2005)
    Given in combination with Avastin, it delayed progression by 5.5 months

  • Low-Dose Estrogen May Fight Breast Cancer
    (07-Dec-2005)
    It could aid patients whose tumors have become resistant to hormone therapy, reseachers say

  • High-Dose Chemo Effective for Advanced Breast Cancer: Study
    (02-Dec-2005)
    val rates

  • Mammograms Move to the Web
    (29-Nov-2005)
    'Telemammography' could be a boon to rural women, study finds

  • Powerful Breast Cancer Drug Carries High Price
    (29-Nov-2005)
    Herceptin fights malignancy -- but at $40,000 a year, experts say

  • New Technology May Improve On Mammography
    (28-Nov-2005)
    Tomosynthesis cuts down on false-positives, study shows

  • Distance Can Decide Breast Cancer Care
    (28-Nov-2005)
    Rural women often face mastectomy if radiation isn't a near-by option, study finds

  • Long-Term Study Proves Tamoxifen Helps Prevent Breast Cancer
    (15-Nov-2005)
    Final results of 13-year-study confirm drug a preventive for healthy women at high risk

  • Placenta Size May Affect Breast Cancer Risk
    (15-Nov-2005)
    Heavier weight might indicate an increased risk, Swedish researchers report

  • New Drug Might Help Prevent Breast Cancer
    (11-Nov-2005)
    Mouse studies of tamoxifen-like agent look promising

  • Soy Safe for Postmenopausal Women
    (02-Nov-2005)
    Studies suggest it's an effective alternative to HRT in easing menopausal symptoms

  • A Shopping Cart of Cancer Fighters
    (31-Oct-2005)
    Research sheds light on possible tumor-taming properties of vegetables and herbs

  • U.S. Mammography Rates Falling
    (30-Oct-2005)
    As Breast Cancer Awareness Month ends, one expert warns of disturbing trend

  • Study Will Look at Minority Breast Cancer Survival
    (28-Oct-2005)
    Research to focus on why minority patients face a higher death risk

  • Gene Boosts Breast Cancer Risk
    (28-Oct-2005)
    Mutation raises odds in women with strong family history, study finds

  • Gene Discovery Could Broaden Cancer Research
    (27-Oct-2005)
    Rearranged genes may help trigger many malignancies, experts say

  • Iressa Doesn't Improve Odds Against Lung Cancer
    (27-Oct-2005)
    But nonsmokers and Asians saw some survival benefit, researchers note

  • Screening, Therapies Behind Drop in Breast Cancer Death Rates
    (26-Oct-2005)
    Chemotherapy, tamoxifen responsible for more than half the drop, study finds

  • Longer Tamoxifen Treatment Best for Younger Breast Cancer Patients
    (24-Oct-2005)
    The impact on survival takes years to observe, study finds

  • Statins Don't Affect Breast Cancer Risk
    (24-Oct-2005)
    Large study counters previous research on the cholesterol-lowering drugs

  • Side Effects Trouble Breast Cancer Patients on Hormone Therapy
    (21-Oct-2005)
    If injections could reduce hot flashes, women would opt for shots, study finds

  • Herceptin Proves a Wonder Drug for Breast Cancer
    (19-Oct-2005)
    In clinical trials, it reduced recurrence and prolonged survival

  • Gene Mutations Linked to Breast Cancer in Black Women
    (18-Oct-2005)
    Study findings suggest genetic testing would be worthwhile, experts say

  • One-Week Breast Cancer Radiation Shows Promise
    (17-Oct-2005)
    It may prove a valuable option for treatment of early-stage tumors

  • Marriage Won't Affect Breast Cancer Prognosis
    (17-Oct-2005)
    Outlook is the same, whether single, married, widowed or divorced, study says

  • Breast Cancer Treatment Guide Aimed at Hispanic Women
    (14-Oct-2005)
    The free Spanish-language booklet covers lumpectomy, mastectomy options

  • Added Illnesses May Explain Breast Cancer 'Race Gap'
    (11-Oct-2005)
    Higher rates of heart disease, diabetes could lower survival for black patients, study suggests

  • U.S. Cancer Death Rates Keep Falling
    (04-Oct-2005)
    Decline since 1990s has been steeper among men than women, new report finds

  • Gene Profiling May Improve Breast Cancer Care
    (03-Oct-2005)
    It spots those patients who'll respond best to specific therapies, experts say

  • Questionnaire Helps Determine Breast Cancer Risk
    (26-Sep-2005)
    Survey of family and personal history pinpoints women who may need screening

  • Left-Handedness May Raise Breast Cancer Risk
    (25-Sep-2005)
    Study shows link, but other experts remain skeptical

  • Breast Cancer Deaths Continue to Decline
    (22-Sep-2005)
    Diagnoses rise in women over 50, but not in younger women, report finds

  • Familial Breast Cancer Doesn't Always Boost Ovarian Cancer Risk
    (20-Sep-2005)
    Women without specific mutations face usual odds of ovarian malignancy, study finds

  • Hormone Replacement Therapy Raises Breast Density
    (20-Sep-2005)
    Researchers warn this may impair mammogram accuracy and boost cancer risk

  • Scientists Spot New Breast Cancer Treatment Target
    (19-Sep-2005)
    A genetic pathway may encourage tumor recurrence, researchers report

  • Experts Say No to Widespread Breast Cancer Gene Screening
    (16-Sep-2005)
    Only women with family history need tests for BRCA1 and BRCA2, panel concludes

  • HRT Ups Breast Cancer Risk Equally for All Races
    (16-Sep-2005)
    But hormone replacement therapy put leaner women at higher risk, study found

  • Digital Mammography Better for Many Women
    (16-Sep-2005)
    More accurate than film for younger women with dense breasts, large study finds

  • Breast Cancer Surgery May Play Role in Recurrence
    (13-Sep-2005)
    It might encourage growth of tumor blood vessels, study suggests

  • Mammography Figures May Be Overestimated
    (12-Sep-2005)
    Three-quarters of women say they have them, but state census study reveals much smaller number

  • Stress May Reduce Women's Risk of Breast Cancer
    (08-Sep-2005)
    It might limit production of estrogen, study suggests

  • Researchers Find New Way to Predict Breast Cancer Recurrence
    (06-Sep-2005)
    The technique focuses on immune, rather than tumor, cells

  • New Drug Regimen Fights Breast Cancer Recurrence
    (06-Sep-2005)
    Taking letrozole after tamoxifen cut risk for new malignancy, study found

  • Aromatase Inhibitors Have Downside
    (02-Sep-2005)
    Newest breast cancer drugs can cause joint pain in patients, researcher says

  • Breast Cancer Gene Tied to Non-Breast Tumors in Men
    (01-Sep-2005)
    BRCA2 mutations up risks for other malignancies, study finds

  • Epilepsy Drug Eases Hot Flashes in Breast Cancer Patients
    (01-Sep-2005)
    More testing needed before gabapentin can be approved, expert says

  • FDA Issues Warning on Breast Cancer Drug
    (31-Aug-2005)
    Herceptin linked to potential heart problems

  • Breast Cancer Trial to Focus on Radiation Therapy
    (29-Aug-2005)
    Study will compare partial versus full irradiation of breast

  • Marrow Cells May Predict Breast Cancer Outcome
    (24-Aug-2005)
    Malignancy in bone could be marker to guide treatment, researchers say

  • Less Invasive Biopsy May Work for Large Breast Tumors
    (23-Aug-2005)
    Study could expand use of sentinel node technique beyond smaller cancers

  • Chemo-Hormone Combo Curtails Toxic Side Effects
    (23-Aug-2005)
    Research with mice offers hope for ovarian, breast and prostate tumors

  • Weight Linked to Breast Cancer in Women With Gene Mutation
    (20-Aug-2005)
    Losing 10 pounds cut the risk by 65 percent, study finds

  • Women Prefer Mastectomy, Not Lumpectomy
    (18-Aug-2005)
    Despite equal survival odds, breast cancer patients opting for more drastic surgery, study finds

  • Mammograms Boost Survival Odds
    (16-Aug-2005)
    The screenings often detect slower-growing tumors, study finds

  • Scientists Identify More Breast Cancer Genes
    (12-Aug-2005)
    Switching off one gene stopped estrogen-linked tumors in the lab

  • Report: Dangers of HRT Known for Decades
    (11-Aug-2005)
    But other experts contend doctors had too little info to understand risks.

  • Hispanic Women Have High Rates of Cancer Gene Mutations
    (11-Aug-2005)
    Researchers find 30 percent incidence of hereditary BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations

  • Breast Cancers Being Caught Earlier
    (08-Aug-2005)
    Smaller size of tumors skewing success rate of treatments, researchers say

  • Breast Cancer Risk with HRT May Be Lower Than Thought
    (04-Aug-2005)
    Risk is lowest with estrogen-only therapy, study suggests

  • More Support for Emerging Breast Cancer Therapy
    (04-Aug-2005)
    Aromatase inhibitor drugs vie with tamoxifen, study finds

  • Study Finds Virtual Colonoscopy Spots More Than Colon Cancer
    (03-Aug-2005)
    But experts disagree over the value of the technology

  • Genes Discovered That May Predict Breast Cancer Spread to Lungs
    (27-Jul-2005)
    Finding could one day help doctors better tailor therapy for patients, study says

  • U.S. Breast Biopsy Rates Unchanged
    (25-Jul-2005)
    More mammograms may mean more false positives requiring tests, experts say

  • Breast Cancer Risk Fine-Tuned
    (20-Jul-2005)
    Study finds which women with benign breast disease face greatest risk down the road

  • Study: Mammos May Not Halt Breast Cancer Deaths
    (19-Jul-2005)
    But findings shouldn't dissuade women from annual screen, experts say

  • Chemical Triggers Breast Cancer in Lab Mice
    (14-Jul-2005)
    But finding is preliminary, experts add, and more research is needed

  • Rare Breast Cancer More Deadly
    (07-Jul-2005)
    IBC more likely to strike at younger age, show different symptoms, study finds

  • Mammography Use Up, But Not Perfect
    (01-JUL-2005)
    Having a personal doctor raises odds of getting screened, study found

  • Malpractice Fears Color Mammogram Readings
    (28-JUN-2005)
    Study finds concerns may contribute to high rates of repeat tests, biopsies

  • Radiation Frequency Questioned for Male Breast Cancer
    (22-JUN-2005)
    Study suggests men, women be treated using same guidelines

  • Fish Oil Compound Plus Anesthetic May Fight Breast Cancer
    (15-JUN-2005)
    In lab, this combo cut tumor cell spread in half

  • Obese Breast Cancer Patients May Be Undertreated
    (14-JUN-2005)
    Adjusting drug dose for weight may leave them more vulnerable

  • Many Breast Cancer Patients Struggle With Arm Swelling
    (12-JUN-2005)
    The cause is build-up of lymphatic fluid, study finds

  • Radiologists' Mammogram Accuracy Varies Widely
    (10-JUN-2005)
    Those at busiest centers better able to detect cancers, study found

  • Lifestyle Can Dictate Course of Breast Cancer
    (09-JUN-2005)
    Exercise, food consumption, even a common spice may have impact, studies find

  • At-Home Breast Cancer Detector Effective
    (09-JUN-2005)
    Hand-held device found over 90 percent of cancers in early trial

  • Available Drug Helps Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrence
    (09-JUN-2005)
    Ontak boosts body's defense against tumor's return

  • Chemotherapy Combo Increases Breast Cancer Survival
    (02-JUN-2005)
    Serious side effects can occur, but experts say benefits outweigh risks

  • Aspirin, Ibuprofen Might Boost Risk of Certain Breast Cancers
    (31-MAY-2005)
    But the researchers add they didn't determine a causal link

  • Shark Cartilage Fails as Cancer Therapy
    (25-MAY-2005)
    In new trial, many patients dropped out early because of side effects

  • Hair Dye Cleared of Cancer Risk
    (24-MAY-2005)
    Spanish researchers find no real connection

  • Exercise Boosts Breast Cancer Survival
    (24-MAY-2005)
    Just three to five hours weekly could cut risk of breast cancer death dramatically

  • Breast Shield Cuts CT Scan Radiation
    (17-MAY-2005)
    Inventors hope to safeguard women from harmful rays

  • Chemotherapy Combo Poses Grave Risks
    (17-MAY-2005)
    Study of breast cancer treatments halted following two deaths from drug toxicity

  • MRI/Mammo Combo Spots Most Breast Tumors
    (16-MAY-2005)
    Dual treatment caught almost all cancers in high-risk women

  • Lifestyle Changes Can Curtail Cancer's Return
    (16-MAY-2005)
    Studies find low-fat diets fight breast cancer; aspirin does same against colon cancer

  • Failed Lung Cancer Drug May Fight Breast Tumors
    (16-MAY-2005)
    Iressa showed promising results in preliminary trial

  • Still Room for Improvement in Cancer Care
    (15-MAY-2005)
    Five-year study shows wide range when it comes to following treatment guidelines

  • Existing Drugs May Protect Against Certain Cancers
    (14-MAY-2005)
    Some show promise in preventing prostate, endometrial and breast cancers

  • Targeted Therapies Hit Breast Cancer Hard
    (13-MAY-2005)
    Herceptin and other drugs look promising, studies show

  • New Breast Cancer Scan Shows Promise
    (12-MAY-2005)
    It's effective at early detection in younger women, study finds

  • Standard Breast Cancer Therapy Saves Lives
    (12-MAY-2005)
    Fifteen-year survival rates prove the effectiveness of chemo and hormone therapy, study finds

  • Pre-Malignant Condition Can Trigger Breast Cancer Decades Later
    (09-MAY-2005)
    But the abnormality is easily spotted on mammogram, and can be removed, study says

  • Electricity May Help Spot Breast Cancer
    (06-MAY-2005)
    Experts testing device that tracks mild current moving through tissue

  • Online Tool Checks Need for Cancer Screening
    (06-MAY-2005)
    Cancer Society's 'Great American Health Check' launched this week

  • Stars Light the Way to Cancer Screening
    (04-MAY-2005)
    Celebrity-driven campaigns spurring rise in colon, breast, prostate exams

  • Japanese Women Show Lower Incidence of Breast Cancer Recurrence
    (01-MAY-2005)
    Hawaiian study finds extraordinary low relapse rates in those of Japanese heritage

  • Heat, Radiation Combo Strikes Strong Blow Against Tumors
    (29-APR-2005)
    Hyperthermia boosts effectiveness of radiation, study finds

  • Campaign Hopes to End Disparities in Breast Cancer Care
    (28-APR-2005)
    Foundation seeks more funding for minorities

  • Steady Diet of Soy Cuts Breast Cancer Risk
    (27-APR-2005)
    Study finds consumption can lower chances of disease by as much as 22%

  • Health Tip: Examining Your Own Breasts
    (26-APR-2005)
    Here's what to look for

  • Access to Mammography On the Decline
    (26-APR-2005)
    Study finds lack of radiologists, and problem may worsen

  • Breast Cancer Drug Shows Lifesaving Promise
    (26-APR-2005)
    Experts hail news that Herceptin trials were halted early due to successful results

  • Genes May Point to Aggressive Breast Cancers
    (22-APR-2005)
    New tool might someday help doctors tailor therapies to patients

  • Mom's Diet May Reduce Breast Cancer Risk in Daughters
    (20-APR-2005)
    Mouse experiments show benefit of omega-3 fatty acids

  • Turning Fearsome Viruses Into Cancer Foes
    (20-APR-2005)
    Scientists are using herpes, measles bugs to destroy malignant cells

  • Spit Tests May Someday Catch Cancer
    (19-APR-2005)
    Saliva analysis detected nine of 10 oral cancers in study

  • Pregnancy Hormone May Prevent Breast Cancer
    (19-APR-2005)
    Animal studies suggest hCG can lower a woman's risk

  • in Helps Control Cancer's Spread
    (13-APR-2005)
    Brain tumor discovery may help fight other malignancies

  • Technique May Safely Preserve Fertility in Breast Cancer Patients
    (12-APR-2005)
    Combo of hormone plus chemotherapy helps women freeze more eggs

  • Black Women Less Apt to Get Breast Cancer Gene Test
    (12-APR-2005)
    Reasons for disparity not clear, but study suggests more education, outreach needed

  • Few Women Say They'd Use Tamoxifen Preventively
    (11-APR-2005)
    Just 17 percent of women at high risk for breast cancer would take the drug

  • New Breast Cancer Drugs Offer Alternative to Tamoxifen
    (10-APR-2005)
    Studies suggest aromatase inhibitors may be safer, more effective

  • Progestin Dose May Explain HRT's Breast Cancer Link
    (06-APR-2005)
    New study finds no rise in risk when estrogen used alone

  • Healthy Change, Early Screening Can Cut Cancer Rates
    (31-MAR-2005)
    Cancer Society report finds some successes, many challenges

  • Researchers Launch Breast Cancer Prevention Drug Trial
    (31-MAR-2005)
    Five-year study to assess effectiveness of exemestane

  • HRT Can Cloud Breast Cancer Screens
    (24-MAR-2005)
    MRIs can be misread because hormone therapy makes tissue more dense, study says

  • Tamoxifen Ups Risk of Uterine Sarcoma
    (23-MAR-2005)
    Study finds women on breast cancer drug six times likelier to get the rare cancer

  • Breast Cancer Radiation Carries Little Cardiac Risk
    (15-MAR-2005)
    Better technology means this treatment safer than ever, study finds

  • Mastectomy Does Prevent Breast Cancer for Those at High Risk
    (15-MAR-2005)
    Research confirms preventive approach used a decade ago works

  • Genes May Link Breast Cancer in Africa, America
    (14-MAR-2005)
    Study finds similar disease pattern in black patients from both continents

  • Older Breast Cancer Survivors at Risk for Bone Breaks
    (14-MAR-2005)
    Researchers think drugs used to treat tumors lead to bone loss

  • Developed Countries Still Carry Greatest Cancer Burden
    (10-MAR-2005)
    But study finds developing nations are catching up

  • Many Women Still Don't Get Annual Mammograms
    (06-MAR-2005)
    Only one in 20 follows schedule recommendations, researchers say

  • Practice Improves Mammogram Diagnosis
    (02-MAR-2005)
    Doctors who read the most images are most accurate, study finds

  • Study Confirms Tamoxifen Raises Endometrial Cancer Risk
    (02-MAR-2005)
    Risk heightened by length of time on the drug

  • Older Women With Breast Cancer Missing Out on Chemo
    (01-MAR-2005)
    Many not being offered lifesaving treatment because of their age, researcher says

  • Free Hotline Focuses on Lymphedema
    (22-FEB-2005)
    Therapists will answer questions on cancer treatment-related swelling

  • Genes Predict Breast Cancer Recurrence
    (18-FEB-2005)
    Finding could help determine which women need aggressive treatment

  • Stem Cells Promise Better Plastic Surgery
    (17-FEB-2005)
    Safer, more durable implants made from natural tissue, researchers report

  • Lung, Colon Cancers Major Killers in Europe
    (17-FEB-2005)
    Over 1.7 million Europeans died from cancer in 2004, report finds

  • Tamoxifen Cuts Heart Attack Risk
    (14-FEB-2005)
    But benefit of breast cancer drug no reason to use it for cardiovascular protection

  • New Clue Predicts Breast Cancer Behavior
    (11-FEB-2005)
    Wound-healing activity may identify women at risk for disease spread

  • Rainforest Plant Yields Breast Cancer Fighter
    (10-FEB-2005)
    Amazon plant compound stopped growth of malignant cells in lab

  • Little Benefit Adding Breast Exam to Mammography
    (09-FEB-2005)
    Exam won't significantly lower breast cancer death risk, study finds

  • Birth Weight Linked to Cancer Risk
    (07-FEB-2005)
    Big babies have higher rate of breast cancer, certain others, in adulthood, study suggests

  • Study: Mammograms Painless for Most Women
    (04-FEB-2005)
    Finding challenges common assumptions about breast exam

  • Breast Cancer Prevention From The Sea
    (03-FEB-2005)
    Seaweed may reduce estrogen and help prevent some forms of the disease

  • Breast Cancer Chemo Timing Doesn't Affect Outcome
    (02-FEB-2005)
    But it does help after surgery, study finds

  • Faulty DNA Repair Linked to Breast Cancer Risk
    (19-JAN-2005)
    Points to increased susceptibility in those with family history of disease

  • Radiation Therapy Boosts High-Risk Breast Cancer Survival
    (19-JAN-2005)
    Study with 20-year follow-up confirms earlier research

  • New Scans Spot More Small Breast Tumors
    (14-JAN-2005)
    Molecular breast imaging method improves detection of malignancies

  • Fruits, Vegetables Don't Protect Against Breast Cancer
    (11-JAN-2005)
    But experts say the finding shouldn't dissuade people from eating the foods

  • Olive Oil May Protect Against Breast Cancer
    (10-JAN-2005)
    Lab study finds main ingredient suppresses important cancer gene

  • Mammography's Early Catches Have Silver Lining
    (05-JAN-2005)
    Lead to less toxic breast cancer treatments, study says

  • Role Seen for Vitamin A to Prevent Breast Cancer
    (05-JAN-2005)
    Experts stress that lab research is preliminary

  • Breast Implants Don't Hurt Survival of Mastectomy Patients
    (23-DEC-2004)
    Study finds they may actually improve long-term outlook

  • How Blood Platelets Speed Cancer's Spread
    (15-DEC-2004)
    Study describes two ways they help tumors travel to bone

  • Biennial Mammograms OK for Some Women
    (15-DEC-2004)
    No higher risk of late-stage cancer found in those aged 50 and older

  • Tamoxifen's Side Effects Scare Away Some
    (15-DEC-2004)
    Women hesitant to take it as a preventive measure against breast cancer

  • Possible Link Between Folic Acid and Breast Cancer Found
    (10-DEC-2004)
    But even researchers say connection is probably a fluke

  • Genetic Test Helps Predict Breast Cancer Recurrence
    (10-DEC-2004)
    But at least one expert says it's not ready for widespread use

  • Celebrex Could Help Fight Breast Cancer
    (10-DEC-2004)
    Arthritis drug appears to regulate cell's use of estrogen, small study finds

  • Breast MRIs Won't Obviate Need for Biopsy
    (08-DEC-2004)
    Cancer screens sensitive, but they don't catch everything

  • New Breast Cancer Drug Bests Tamoxifen
    (08-DEC-2004)
    Anastrozole reduces the chances of tumors recurring and spreading, study finds

  • Hand-held Breast Scanner May Help Women Spot Potential Problems
    (07-DEC-2004)
    Device meant as a pre-screening tool, to encourage self-examination

  • Some Breast Cancer Screens Better Than Others
    (01-DEC-2004)
    Study says MRI catches tumors missed by mammography in high-risk women

  • Osteo Drug May Prevent Breast Cancer
    (30-NOV-2004)
    Study finds decrease in tumors in women with bone loss

  • Nonsurgical Biopsy Identifies Breast Cancer
    (29-NOV-2004)
    Procedure finds malignant lymph nodes without more operations

  • Risks Outlined for Women With Breast Cancer Gene
    (22-NOV-2004)
    Recurrence unlikely in affected breast after lumpectomy, study finds

  • Discovery Could Produce Tamoxifen Alternative
    (19-NOV-2004)
    Fast-acting pathway may have fewer side effects

  • Aromatase Inhibitors Recommended for Breast Cancer
    (16-NOV-2004)
    These drugs offer alternative for postmenopausal women, new guidelines say

  • Breast Cancer Genes Tied to Other Malignancies
    (15-NOV-2004)
    But risk of pancreatic, prostate, stomach cancer still low, study finds

  • Stopping Breast Cancer in its Tracks
    (15-NOV-2004)
    Chemical attraction behind spread of malignancies could be drug target

  • Supplement May Melt Belly Fat in Seniors
    (09-NOV-2004)
    Early study finds DHEA spurs weight loss, improves insulin activity

  • Decline in Number of Breast Imaging Centers Worries Doctors
    (30-OCT-2004)
    Women in poor or rural areas are at increasing risk, experts say

  • Key Protein in Breast, Ovarian Cancer Found
    (25-OCT-2004)
    Discovery could lead to better prognosis, treatment

  • Mammography Escapes Poor, Rural Women
    (25-OCT-2004)
    Study finds problem more acute among blacks, Native Americans

  • Cancer Deaths Drop Among Asian Americans in California
    (22-OCT-2004)
    But rate of breast cancer greater than any other group in state

  • Tamoxifen Doesn't Increase Stroke Risk
    (20-OCT-2004)
    But chemotherapy does in breast cancer patients, study finds

  • Minimally Invasive Breast Screening Has Limits
    (19-OCT-2004)
    But experts say ductal lavage still has a role in finding cancer

  • Breast Cancer Drug May Do Double Duty
    (19-OCT-2004)
    Toremifene shows promise against prostate cancer, researchers report

  • Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Higher Breast Cancer Risk
    (18-OCT-2004)
    Study finds relative rate higher in radiation patients

  • HRT Raises Risk of Abnormal Mammograms
    (18-OCT-2004)
    Treatment increases odds that screen will be hard to interpret

  • New Hope in the Fight Against Breast Cancer
    (16-OCT-2004)
    Early diagnosis, better treatments boost chances of survival

  • Fertility Concerns Impact Breast Cancer Therapy
    (15-OCT-2004)
    Researchers say doctor-patient communication would help

  • Breast Cancer Risk Tied to Early Growth Patterns
    (13-OCT-2004)
    Even birth weight determines odds, study finds

  • Support Groups Help With Breast Cancer Fears
    (12-OCT-2004)
    Women with genetic mutations find solace in sharing fears with others

  • Botox Eases Pain of Breast Reconstruction
    (11-OCT-2004)
    Injecting wrinkle treatment into pectoral muscles reduces discomfort, study finds

  • Tamoxifen Might Cause Slight Increase in Stroke Risk
    (11-OCT-2004)
    Researchers stress finding should not panic breast cancer patients

  • Obesity Raises Death Risk From Breast Cancer
    (06-OCT-2004)
    Study finds connection in patients with early-stage disease

  • MRIs Catch Missed Breast Malignancies
    (01-OCT-2004)
    Study finds them more effective than mammography

  • Quick Questionnaire Can ID Tamoxifen Candidates
    (28-SEP-2004)
    Study finds women who can benefit from cancer-preventing drug

  • Group Therapy Won't Help Breast Cancer Survival
    (28-SEP-2004)
    Study finds no benefit in those with early-state disease

  • Genes Boost Fish Oils' Effect Against Breast Cancer
    (24-SEP-2004)
    Women whose bodies do poor job of eliminating oils get most health benefit

  • Chemo Can Start Right After Breast Surgery
    (20-SEP-2004)
    Study says reconstruction needn't delay procedure

  • Vegetables Help Fight Breast Cancer
    (16-SEP-2004)
    Compound in broccoli and other greens stops malignant cell growth

  • Exercise May Beat Breast Cancer in the Long Run
    (14-SEP-2004)
    Walking, running: any exercise lowers recurrence risk, experts say

  • MRI Top Breast-Screening Test for High-Risk Women
    (14-SEP-2004)
    Finds more tumors in those genetically prone, study finds

  • Most Women Start Annual Mammograms by Age 40
    (13-SEP-2004)
    But many who are poor, lack insurance or don't speak English don't

  • Light at Night Might Be a Cancer Risk
    (09-SEP-2004)
    It could disrupt the body's normal hormone production, some researchers suggest

  • Health Tip: Should You Have a Mammogram?
    (03-SEP-2004)
    Experts say it's best way to catch disease early

  • Radiation Not Always Needed for Breast Cancer
    (01-SEP-2004)
    Some women 70 and up may forgo it, but it helps younger patients

  • Mammograms Point to Better Outcomes for Breast Cancer Patients
    (31-AUG-2004)
    Women who get them less likely to suffer recurrence of disease, study says

  • Age, Tumor Stage Affect Breast Cancer Death
    (31-AUG-2004)
    Odds fall as women age, unless disease is advanced

  • HRT Can Affect Mammography Results
    (27-AUG-2004)
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  • Imaging Technique May Guide Breast Cancer Surgery
    (24-AUG-2004)
    New MRI techonology gives surgeons 'road map'

  • Reconstruction After Mastectomy Less Likely for Blacks
    (24-AUG-2004)
    Rates vary by ethnicity for breast cancer patients

  • Test Predicts Patient Benefit From Breast Cancer Drug
    (23-AUG-2004)
    It spots those with resistance to Herceptin

  • Risk of False-Positive Mammo Reading Lower Than Thought
    (23-AUG-2004)
    The tests are still the best tool for detecting breast cancer, study says

  • Blood Test Gauges Breast Cancer Treatment
    (18-AUG-2004)
    Levels of cancer cells show whether patient is responding to therapy

  • Shortage of Seasoned Breast Cancer Surgeons Seen
    (10-AUG-2004)
    Study: Medicare patients not getting experienced specialists

  • Gene Mutation May Explain Racial Differences in Breast Cancer Outlook
    (09-AUG-2004)
    Black women four times more likely to have alteration in tumor suppressor gene

  • Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy Is a Hit
    (05-AUG-2004)
    Study finds majority of women were pleased with the results

  • Breast Cancer Treatment Guidelines Could Save Your Life
    (02-AUG-2004)
    Study finds they increase chances of survival

  • MRI Spots Breast Tumors in High-Risk Women
    (28-JUL-2004)
    It beats mammography, but isn't advised for women at normal risk

  • Statins: The Next Miracle Drugs?
    (27-JUL-2004)
    Besides cutting cholesterol, they may fight breast cancer, even arthritis

  • Helping Breast Cancer Patients Make Tough Choices
    (27-JUL-2004)
    Computer programs, charts can help, but they're no substitute for counseling

  • Radiology Advances Fight Breast Cancer
    (22-JUL-2004)
    Improvements help both detection and treatment

  • Breast Cancer Cells Have Unlikely Allies
    (20-JUL-2004)
    Researchers find surrounding cells spur growth of drug-resistant tumor cells

  • Heavy Drinking Raises Breast Cancer Risk
    (14-JUL-2004)
    But a drink or two per day seems safe, study finds

  • Stress May Raise Endometrial Cancer Risk
    (13-JUL-2004)
    Animal study suggests that it doubles odds of disease

  • Study Suggests Viral Link to Breast Cancer
    (13-JUL-2004)
    Bug similar to one found in mice also in some human tumors

  • Soy Safe When It Comes to Breast Cancer
    (08-JUL-2004)
    Plant estrogens don't raise risk for women, study finds

  • Health Tip: Mastitis
    (06-JUL-2004)
    Lactating women most likely to get breast inflammation


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