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Mood Disorders Put Breast Cancer Patients at Risk for PTSD
Health
- May 9, 2008
They're twice as likely to have suffered from depression before the diagnosis
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Breast Cancer Tends to Grow Faster in Younger Women
Health
- May 8, 2008
Finding could affect how screenings are conducted, analyzed, researchers say
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Women and Alcohol: How Much Is Healthful?
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- May 7, 2008
It raises the risk of breast cancer and helps the bones and heart.
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Health Buzz: Aspirin, Breast Cancer, and Other Health News
Health
- May 1, 2008
A new study finds that aspirin may reduce the risk of developing the most common type of breast cancer.
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New 'GINA' Law Would Stop Genetic Discrimination
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- April 25, 2008
Past victims have faced layoffs, been denied insurance, and more.
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The BRCA Dilemma: Three Resources
By Beth Brophy -
Health
- April 1, 2008
Jessica Queller's recommendations.
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Mastectomy Before Breast Cancer: One Woman's Choice
By Beth Brophy -
Health
- April 1, 2008
In a new book, TV writer Jessica Queller faces up to carrying the BRCA gene mutation.
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What to Take for Hot Flashes After Breast Cancer
By Deborah Kotz -
Health
- March 25, 2008
Hormone therapy can cause cancer's return, but other drugs seem safe; the challenge of contraception.
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Keeping Breast Cancer From Coming Back
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- March 19, 2008
Women previously treated for breast cancer could benefit from aromatase inhibitors.
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Breast Cancer: 3 Ways to Lower the Risk of Recurrence
By Deborah Kotz -
Health
- March 6, 2008
A new study indicates that lower estrogen levels can help keep cancer from coming back.
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Hormone Therapy Raises Odds of Breast Biopsy
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- February 25, 2008
Among hormone users, mammograms are more likely to raise false alarms over cancer.
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15 Seconds of Radio Fame
By Ben Harder -
Thinking Harder
- February 25, 2008
I talked with WTOP about artificial light and cancer.
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Light at Night: How to Counter the Health Effects
By Deborah Kotz -
Health
- February 22, 2008
Nighttime exposure to light may cause breast cancer and other problems, but you're not helpless.
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Shedding Light on a Cause of Breast Cancer
By Ben Harder -
Thinking Harder
- February 21, 2008
The malignancy is more common in well-lit communities than in naturally dark ones.
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Reliable Breast Cancer Guidance Online
By Deborah Kotz -
On Women
- February 11, 2008
Plenty of advice on the Web is outdated or misleading. One expert's picks:
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On Women: Hormones and Breast Cancer
By Deborah Kotz -
Health
- January 15, 2008
The bad news this week isn't as bad as it first appears.
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On Women: Are Breast Cancer Patients Too Aggressive?
By Deborah Kotz -
Health
- January 9, 2008
Decisions about treatment are often based on fear rather than logic.
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On Men: Breast Cancer Genes Pose Risks to Men, Too
By Adam Voiland -
Health
- December 26, 2007
Male relatives of breast-cancer patients might want to be tested.
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The Heart After Breast Cancer
By Bernadine Healy M.D. -
Health
- October 18, 2007
As breast cancer deaths move down, heart attacks and failures inch up
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Breast Cancer and Misdiagnosis
By Bonnie Erbe -
To the Contrary
- October 5, 2007
Recent needless mastectomies reinforce the value in getting a second, or third, opinion.
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Health Screening Tests That Everyone Needs
By Adam Voiland -
Health
- September 24, 2007
These preventive tests come strongly recommended by the United States Preventive Services Task Force.
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One Woman's Dilemma: Should I Get a Baseline Mammogram?
By Deborah Kotz -
Health
- September 5, 2007
My 37-year-old friend decided yes and found a tumor. But medical practice says no.
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