breast cancer
The latest news on breast cancer
Study of young women found big difference if treatment started within 2 weeks versus 6 weeks
Findings come from two large, long-term studies of U.S. health professionals
Those on tamoxifen who showed reduction in breast density had 50 percent lower risk of death within 15 years
For those with the gene, drugs appeared to extend survival without spread of disease by several months
Annual screenings continue as women, doctors appear to be ignoring task force recommendations, new data shows
Model shows which gene signatures are strong signs for survival
Early breast cancer found more often in large study, but not more cases of invasive disease
Draft guidelines for doctors reflect findings, but it's hard to know who will benefit most, experts say
Decision could have wide-ranging implications for biotech industry, medical research, experts say
One-quarter of patients fail to start or complete recommended therapy, researchers find
