Breast Cancer
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'Breast Cancer Gene' BRCA1 Linked to Aggressive Uterine Cancer
By Sara G. Miller published
Women with a certain type of "breast cancer gene" may also have an increased risk of developing a particularly deadly form of uterine cancer, a new study finds.
Is There a Link Between Bacteria and Breast Cancer?
By Sara G. Miller published
There are bacteria living in women's breast tissue, and these microbes may affect women's health, a new study from Canada suggests.
Under Fire: Flame-Broiled Fish Linked with Higher Breast Cancer Risk
By Sara G. Miller published
What's the healthiest way to cook fish?
High-Fiber Diet May Help Lower Breast Cancer Risk
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
Eating lots of fiber during the teen and early adulthood years may play a role in llowering breast cancer risk later in life, a new study suggests.
Task Force Issues New Breast Cancer Screening Recommendations
By Cari Nierenberg published
Here are the latest recommendations about mammograms.
A Revolution in Breast Cancer Treatment? Milder Options are Emerging (Op-Ed)
By Dr. Bhavesh Balar, Dr. Kenneth Tomkovich published
Breast cancer treatments are evolving, and lives are being saved.
Begin Mammograms at Age 45, New Guidelines Say
By Agata Blaszczak-Boxe published
New guidelines say that women should start getting mammograms at age 45, rather than age 40.
Breast Cancer Risk Linked to Virus Found in Cattle
By Kathleen Lees published
Women's risk of breast cancer may be linked a virus called bovine leukemia virus, a new study finds.
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