breast cancer

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 >>

Breast Cancer Death Rates Continue to Drop 2% Annually

Health - September 30, 2009

But mortality still higher among black women than white women, U.S. report says more >>

Social Isolation Adversely Affects Breast Cancer

Health - September 29, 2009

In mouse study, those living alone had larger tumors than those in groups more >>

More Women Having Other Breast Removed

Health - September 28, 2009

But experts say there's no proof that procedure extends survival of cancer patients more >>

After-Effects of Chemotherapy May Include Memory Problems

Health - September 23, 2009

Lack of concentration, thinking difficulties reported by breast cancer survivors, researchers say more >>

Timing, Type of HRT May Determine Breast Cancer Risk

Health - September 16, 2009

Starting estrogen-progestagen therapy early may up odds of disease, study shows more >>