breast cancer

Pain Lingers More Than 2 Years After Breast Cancer Treatment Ends

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - November 10, 2009

Nearly half of all breast cancer patients still experience discomfort years later; what they can do. more >>

Breast Cancer May Be Gone, But Pain Lingers

Health - November 10, 2009

Nearly half of patients have chronic pain, researchers find more >>

Breast Cancer Drugs May Fight Cervical Cancer, Too

Health - November 9, 2009

Study in mice reports success with drugs that inhibit estrogen more >>

Dense Breasts Raise Risk of Cancer Recurrence

Health - November 9, 2009

Study didn't answer question of why this is so, however more >>

Health Buzz: Dense Breasts a Risk Factor for Breast Cancer Recurrence and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - November 9, 2009

Your health insurance plan after reform; determining the best way to prevent sudden death in athletes. more >>

Shorter, More Intense Radiation OK for Some Breast Cancers

Health - November 4, 2009

Three-week course comparable to six-week treatment, researchers find more >>

Drug Could Help Treat Small HER2-Positive Breast Tumors

Health - November 3, 2009

Researcher urges studies to determine benefits of anti-HER2 therapies more >>

Health Buzz: House Plan May Tackle Long-Term Care for Seniors and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - October 28, 2009

Visiting your doctor online to save time and money; making tough decisions on breast cancer surgery more >>

Meditation May Reduce Stress in Breast Cancer Patients

Health - October 28, 2009

Women report improved emotional and mental health in study more >>

Surgery for Breast Cancer: Complex Options, Difficult Decisions

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - October 27, 2009

Choosing between a lumpectomy and mastectomy isn't as easy as looking at a few study findings. more >>

Mapping the Link Between Alcohol, Cancer

Health - October 27, 2009

How it affects tumor cells is becoming less of a mystery, study finds. more >>

Breast Abnormality Follow-Up Often Later in Black Women

Health - October 26, 2009

Reasons for delay are unclear, researchers say more >>

The Confusion Over DCIS: What to Do About 'Stage Zero' Breast Cancer?

By Katherine Hobson - Health - October 22, 2009

Abnormal cells proliferating in a breast duct means surgery (at least). Will it always be that way? more >>

American Cancer Society Stands By Cancer Screening Guidelines

Health - October 21, 2009

Group has no plans to rethink testing for breast, prostate tumors, contrary to published report more >>

Health Buzz: Cancer Society Shifts Stance on Screening and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - October 21, 2009

Recommending a calorie limit on school lunches; which of America's Best Hospitals satisfy patients? more >>

Breast Cancer Gene Tied to Diagnosis at Younger Age

Health - October 16, 2009

Researchers concerned that disease may be developing earlier more >>

Race Not a Factor if Breast Cancer Chemo Succeeds

Health - October 14, 2009

All women have similar outcomes when there's no sign of disease following treatment, study finds more >>

Why 1 in 4 Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients Still Opt for Mastectomies

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - October 13, 2009

Sometimes doctors are to blame, but often women get a breast removed against medical advice. more >>

Mastectomy Not First Choice for Most Breast Cancer Patients

Health - October 13, 2009

Three-fourths opt for breast-conserving treatments instead, study finds more >>

With Hormone Therapy, Tender Breasts May Signal Cancer Risk

Health - October 12, 2009

Symptom might warrant a reassessment of treatment, experts suggest more >>

Health Buzz: Americans Divided on H1N1 Vaccination and Other Health News

By Megan Johnson - Health - October 8, 2009

Considering the muscles when facing aches and pains; how you can help find the causes of breast cancer. more >>

'Lab on a Chip' Might Speed Breast Cancer Monitoring

Health - October 7, 2009

Device makes measuring estrogen faster and simpler, researchers say more >>

What You Can Do to Find the Cause of Breast Cancer

By Deborah Kotz - On Women - October 7, 2009

Fill out a form online, and join the Army of Women willing to participate in research trials. more >>

Gene Test Might Predict Tamoxifen's Effectiveness

Health - October 6, 2009

The breast cancer drug works better depending on particular DNA, study suggests more >>

New Test Assesses Individual Breast Cancer Risk

Health - October 5, 2009

Number of milk sacs, size of lobules determine findings, study shows more >>