Latest about Breast Cancer
Delaying Hormone Therapy Cuts Breast Cancer Risk in Half
Starting hormone therapy five or more years after menopause decreases cancer risks, compared to starting right at the start of menopause.
Cell Research Shows Promise in Hard-To-Treat Breast Cancer
The study shows there is something amiss in what appears to be normal breast tissue in women with a certain mutation.
3 Lifestyle Choices Lower Breast Cancer Risk, Regardless of Family History
Women with a family history of the disease had a higher risk than those without, researchers said, but both groups lowered their risk by a similar proportion by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Findings: Why the Pill May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
Scientists have figured out why contraceptives and hormone replacement therapies increase the risk of breast cancer.
NASA Imaging Technology Helps Fight Breast Cancer
MED-SEG software provides more fine-tuned images of breast density.
Elizabeth Edwards, 61, Dies of Breast Cancer
The political wife had been battling the cancer for six years.
Estrogen-Only Hormone Replacement Therapy May Cut Breast Cancer Risk
Estrogen therapy can cut breast cancer risk by 20 percent, according to the new research.
Weight Lifting Helps Breast Cancer Survivors Avoid Dreaded Malady
Contrary to decades of doctors' advice, a new study has found that a weight lifting may not put women at risk for developing lymphedema after breast cancer surgery.
