Breast Cancer

 

Cells Lining Milk Ducts Hold Key to Spread of Common Form of Breast Cancer

Some Breast Cancer Patients at Higher Risk for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Preoperative Assessment of Cancer Patients Enables Early Diagnosis and Treatment of Lymphedema

Risk of Second Breast Cancer May Be Greater Than Thought for High-Risk Women Without BRCA Mutations

Researchers Detail Cognitive Side Effects from Chemotherapy

Breast Reconstruction Advances Fix Distortions Left by Lumpectomy

Genes Involved with Alcohol Metabolism Associated with Breast Cancer Risk

Alcohol Consumption and Breast Cancer Risk in Postmenopausal Women

Radiation Beneficial for Older Breast Cancer Patients

Screening Mammography in Elderly Patients Beneficial

MRI Changes Breast Cancer Treatment Choice, Increases Time to Treatment

A Diagnosis of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Doesn't Always Mean Cancer Spread

Eating Soy Foods in Puberty May Protect Against Breast Cancer

Randomized Clinical Trial Results on Preoperative Chemotherapy in Early Breast Cancer

Estrogen Therapy Increases Benign Breast Disease Risk

Ingredient Found In Green Tea Significantly Inhibits Breast Cancer Growth In Female Mice

Essential Nutrient Found in Eggs Reduces Risk of Breast Cancer

Human Breast Tumor Microenvironment Primes it for Metastasis

Lack of Patient-Provider Discussion Contributes to Disparities in Use of Breast Reconstruction

Integrating Genetic Information with Breast Cancer Risk Factors May Help Refine Prognosis

Breast Cancer in Black Women May be Connected to Neighborhood Conditions

Breast Cancer More Aggressive Among Obese Women

Family Communication Impacts Attitude about Genetic Counseling/Testing for Breast Cancer

MRI's High False Positive Rate Has Little Impact on Women's Choice of Preventive Mastectomy

Hormone Replacement Therapy Increases Recurrence in Breast Cancer Survivors

Uneven Use of Less-Invasive Breast Cancer Staging Test Reported

Obesity May Keep Some Women from Getting Screened for Breast and Cervical Cancers

Anchoring Protein Variant Associated with Increased Breast Cancer Risk

Protein Discovered that Triggers Aggressive Breast Cancer

Overexpression of an Inflammatory Marker May Be Associated with an Increased Risk of Breast Cancer

Cardiac Effects Associated with Breast Cancer Treatment Appear Lower with Dose-Dense Chemotherapy

Late Treatment with Letrozole Can Reduce Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk

Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Like Aspirin Could Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

Researchers Validate New Model for Breast Cancer Risk Assessment in Multiple Ethnic Groups

Researchers Identify New Genetic Marker for Breast Cancer

Women Who Have Stopped Estrogen Plus Progestin Therapy May Be At Increased Risk of Cancer

When Couples Face a Cancer Diagnosis, Women Carry Larger Emotional Burden than Men

Breast Cancer Subtypes Linked to Survival from Secondary Brain Tumors

Drug for Anemic Cancer Patients Raises Risk of Death

No Additional Benefit Found for Personalized Intervention to Promote Regular Mammography Screening

Breast Cancer Patients Suffer Considerable Wage Losses in First Year After Diagnosis

New Test Improves Upon Traditional Sentinel Node Biopsy

Hormone Therapy Increases Frequency of Abnormal Mammograms

New Method for Detecting HER2 Breast Cancer

Moving Beyond Tamoxifen: The Future of Selective Hormone Receptor Modulators

Personalized Medicine Can Cut Breast Cancer Risk

Single Reader with CAD is More Efficient and Yields Fewer False Positives

Study Finds Patients with Complex Fibroadenomas Can Avoid Surgery

Non-Cancer Deaths More Common Among Breast Cancer Survivors

DCIS Patients Overestimate Breast Cancer Risks

Benefit of Cancer Prevention Surgery Differs Between Women with BRCA1 and BRCA2 Mutations

BRCA1 Mutation Linked to Breast Cancer Stem Cells

Review of Online Breast Cancer Information Encourages Healthy Skepticism for Consumers

Dragon Boat Racing and Breast Cancer Quality of Life

Link Examined Between Down Syndrome Protein and Lower Incidence of Breast Cancer

Gene Expression Tests for Breast Cancer Are Promising But Limited

Unsuspected Protein Determines Resistance to Breast Cancer Treatment

Breast Cancer Diagnosis Comes Late for Women in Gentrifying Neighborhoods

Pathology Reports Acceptable for Determining ER Status in Breast Cancer Trials

No Link Found Between Personality Traits and Cancer Risk

Protein Associated with Poor Breast Cancer Prognosis

Physician Characteristics are Associated with Quality of Cancer Care

Digital Mammography Superior to Film Mammography in Some Cases

Device Zeroes in on Small Breast Tumors

Intervention Program Boosts Health in Breast Cancer Patients

Health Insurance Co-Payments Deter Mammography Use

Molecules Can Block Breast Cancer's Ability to Spread

New Pathway Provides More Clues About BRCA1 Role in Breast Cancer

Findings Point to Molecular 'Achilles Heel' for Half of Breast Cancer Tumors

Combined HRT Increases Risk of Lobular Breast Cancer Fourfold After Just Three Years

Decoding Saliva to Detect Breast Cancer

Cost-Effectiveness of Breast Cancer Screening with Digital Mammography

Breast Cancer Cells Have to Learn to Walk Before They Can Run

Despite Efforts, Significant Racial Disparities in Cancer Therapy Still Exist

Docetaxel Given After Doxurubicin Reduces Recurrence

American Women are More Likely to Choose Overly Aggressive Treatment for Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Risk Varies Significantly Among BRCA1 and BRCA2 Carriers

Anthracyclines Improve Survival in HER2-positive Breast Cancer Patients

Majority of Older Women with Early Stage Breast Cancer Fail to Adhere to Tamoxifen Regimen

Insurance Status Linked to Cancer Outcomes

Chemotherapy and Tamoxifen Reduce Risk of Second Breast Cancer

Safer, More Accurate Radiation Therapy for Expecting Mothers

Even Tiny Breast Tumors Can Be Aggressive and May Require Maximum Therapy

Survival Shortened When ER/PR Negative Breast Cancer Spreads to the Brain

Addressing The Care Gap in Underserved Women Not Easy

Most Breast Cancer Surgeons Don't Talk to Patients About Reconstruction Options

Survey Underscores Importance of Emotional/Educational Needs Among Women with Advanced Breast Cancer

Herceptin Helps Women With Multiple Chromosomes Containing HER2 Gene

Men Unaware of Their Cancer Risk When Female Relatives Test Positive for BRCA Mutations

Putting Risk in Perspective: Do People Make Better Decisions When They Understand Average Risk?

High-dose Chemo and Stem Cell Transplant Shows Little or No Survival Benefit for Breast Cancer

Study Reveals for First Time How BRCA1 Mutations Cause Breast Cancer

Drug May Reduce Breast Cancer Recurrence

Diagnostic Mammogram Readings Vary Extensively by Radiologist

A New Computational Technique Predicts Side Effects of Certain Breast Cancer Drugs

MIT Radar Technology Fights Breast Cancer

Attitudes Toward Mammography Differ Across Ethnicities, Cultures, Backgrounds

Breast MRI Spots Other Cancers, May Alter Treatment Plan

Prioritizing Research Questions in Breast Cancer

Two Proteins May Be Survival Markers in Some Breast Cancers

More Women are Choosing Double Mastectomy Even When Breast Cancer is Confined to a Single Breast

PET/CT Brings New Hope to Patients with Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Risk Elevated in Male BRCA Mutation Carriers

New Model Predicts Breast Cancer Risk in African-American Women

Drug for Sarcoma and Other Cancers Shows Promise for Breast Cancer Metastases

Normal Tissue Not Spared in New Forms of Breast Cancer Radiotherapy

Simple Model Proposed to Predict Breast Cancer Risk in Postmenopausal Women

Extra Radiation Dose Prevents Breast Cancer Return in Young Women

Breast Cancer Returns More Often in Black Women

Women with Breast Cancer Have Less Dermatitis When Treated with IMRT

Smoking Does Not Lead to More Aggressive or Advanced Breast Cancer

Weight Gain Related to Postmenopausal Breast Cancer Risk

Exposure to Sunlight May Decrease Risk of Advanced Breast Cancer by Half

Taxol-type Drugs Give Slight Boost to Survival Rates in Early Breast Cancer

Enhanced DNA Repair Mechanism Can Cause Breast Cancer

Couples Attending Breast Cancer Genetic Counseling Sessions Together are Better Prepared to Ease Children's Concerns

New Seed Therapy Helps Pinpoint Breast Tumors with More Accuracy

Analysis of Breast and Colon Cancer Genes Finds Many Areas of Differences Between Tumors

Breast Cancer Awareness Calls for Cardiovascular Awareness

Genetic Approach Provides New Insight into Trastuzumab Resistance in Breast Cancer

Annual Report to the Nation Finds Cancer Death Rate Decline Doubling

HER-2 Status May Be Able to Predict Success of Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer Treatment

'Network' Approach Identifies Potential Breast Cancer Susceptibility Gene

Hip Size of Mothers Linked to Breast Cancer in Daughters

Researchers Find Emotional Well-Being Has No Influence on Cancer Survival

Researchers Find New Gene Linked to Breast Cancer

Dietary Calcium Could Possibly Prevent the Spread of Breast Cancer to the Bone

HER-2 Status Predicts Success of Chemotherapy in Breast Cancer Treatment

MR Spectroscopy Identifies Breast Cancer, Reduces Biopsies

Cancer Cells in Blood Can Identify Risk of Recurrence in Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Survivors Optimistic Yet Lack Critical Information on Reducing Recurrence

Alcohol and Breast Cancer Risk

American Cancer Society Report Finds Breast Cancer Death Rate Continues to Drop

Study Indicates Pregnancy Does Not Harm Chances of Survival from Cancer

Ultrasound Plus Mammography Finds More Cancers but Increases False Positives

Residual Fetal Cells in Women May Provide Protection against Breast Cancer

PET Scans Can Accurately Detect a Breast Tumor's Response to Chemotherapy

Molecular Fingerprint of Breast-Cancer Drug Resistance Can Predict Response to Treatment

Hair Follicles Can Manufacture Erythropoietin

Ancient Mechanism for Coping with Stresses Also Gives Cancer a Boost

To Evade Chemotherapy, Some Cancer Cells Mimic Stem Cells

Increasing Patient Participation in Clinical Trials

Weekly Dose of Osteoporosis Drug Prevents Bone Loss after Breast Cancer Treatment

Linchpin Gene May Be Useful Target for New Breast Cancer Therapies

Taxol Bristle Ball: A Wrench in the Works for Cancer

New Clues to Breast Cancer Development in High-Risk Women

Study Links Education to Risk of Cancer Death

Microarray Provides 3 Genomic Guides to Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions

Uninsured Community Health Center Patients Often Have Difficulty Accessing Specialty Services

New "Knock-Out" Gene Model Provides Molecular Clues to Breast Cancer

13 Percent of Women Stop Taking Breast Cancer Drug Because of Side Effects

Exercise and Yoga Improves Quality of Life in Women with Early-Stage Breast Cancer

Discovery Suggests Location of Genes for Breast Density is Strong Risk Factor for Breast Cancer

Study Identifies "Designer Estrogen" as Potential MS Drug Without Breast Cancer Risk

Flaxseed Shows Potential to Reduce Hot Flashes

Hypnosis Reduces Pain and Costs in Breast Cancer Surgery

Cells United Against Breast Cancer

Scientists Puzzled by Severe Allergic Reaction to Cancer Drug in Middle Southern US

Study Finds Blocking Angiogenesis Signaling from Inside Cell May Lead to Serious Health Problems

Study Finds No Link Between Working the Night Shift and an Increased Risk of Cancer

Study Shines More Light on Benefit of Vitamin D in Fighting Cancer

Dense Breasts, Hormone Levels are Two Separate, Independent Risk Factors for Breast Cancer

Unlocking the Mechanisms that Silence the Estrogen Receptor Gene Alpha During Breast Cancer

Tumors Use Enzyme to Recruit Regulatory T-cells and Suppress Immune Response

MRI Finds Early-Stage Breast Cancer Before it Becomes Dangerous

Drop in Breast Cancer Incidence Linked to Hormone Use, Not Mammograms

Green Tea Boosts Production of Detox Enzymes to Defend Against Breast Cancer

New Cause of Tamoxifen Resistance in Breast Cancer Cells Discovered

New Study Suggests Concord Grape Juice May Provide Protection Against Breast Cancer

Refusal of Medical and Surgical Interventions Common Among Chronically Ill Elderly

Pioneering Genetic Research on Ductal Carcinoma in Situ

Gold Nanoparticles May Pan Out as Tool for Cancer Diagnosis

Researchers Identify Gene Involved in Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer

Screening MRI Allows Detection of More Breast Cancers in High-Risk Women

Survey Finds Many Americans Believe Unsubstantiated Claims About Cancer

Hormone Therapy and Mammography Use Influence Breast Cancer Rates

Postmenopausal Sex Hormones and Breast Density Are Each Associated with Breast Cancer Risk

Additional Mammogram Readers Improve Breast Cancer Detection

Study Finds Support Groups Improve Quality of Life for Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients But May Not Extend Survival

Yearly Mammograms Protect Breast Cancer Survivors

Blood Transfusions are Unlikely to Spread Cancer

Study Determines Impact of False-Positive Cancer Tests

Breast Cancer Drug Lapatinib Taken with Food Is More Readily Absorbed

Extremely High Intake of Fruits, Vegetables Does Not Appear to Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence

Researchers Identify Genetic Mutations That May Alter Tumor Cell Proliferation

Src Inhibitor May Prove Beneficial in Breast Cancer Therapy

Scientists Follow Familiar TRAIL to New Cancer Therapy

Link Between Immune System and Mammary Gland Could Shed New Light on Breast Cancer

Study Finds Western-Style Meat Diet Increases Risk of Breast Cancer in Postmenopausal Women

Racial Differences in Severity of Breast Cancer Presentation Confirmed

Analysis Confirms Benefits of Combining Trastuzumab and Chemotherapy

Software Enhancement of Breast MRI Scans Help Radiologists Reduce False Positives

Ultrasound Proves Safe Alternative to Biopsy in Some Breast Masses

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy Associated with Breast Cancer Rates

Study Improves Breast Cancer Risk Prediction in Women with Atypia

New Adjuvant Treatments for Breast Cancer Prove Cost-Effective

1-Step Breast Cancer Treatment Combines Radiation, Surgery

Family Structure, Size Could Affect Breast Cancer Risk Prediction Accuracy for BRCA Gene Testing

Screening Approach Leads to Discovery of Gene Linked to Breast Cancer

Fluorescence Diffuse Optical Tomography Provides High Contrast, 3-D Look at Breast Cancer

Simple Steps Make Breast Cancer Survivors Eager to Exercise

Women Well Informed About Breast Cancer Yet Lacking Knowledge About Current Treatments

Sensitivity to Diverse Range of Chemotherapeutic Drugs Linked to Common Pathway

Study Suggests Newer Breast Cancer Drug May Protect Heart

Diet and Exercise Key to Surviving Breast Cancer, Regardless of Obesity

Drug Shows Activity Against Brain Metastases

Alternative Breast Imaging Techniques Sort Abnormal from Normal Tissue

Study Confirms Long-Term Benefits of Herceptin plus Chemotherapy

Inflammation Protein Is Not Associated With Breast Cancer Risk

Exercise Lowers Insulin in Breast Cancer Survivors

Hot Flashes May Be Welcome Sign in Women with Breast Cancer

Study Finds Difference in Survival Rates Among White and Black Women with Advanced Breast Cancer

Study Finds Herceptin Does Not Increase Risk of Heart Failure in Patients

Tumor Cell Activity May Provide Clues for Treating Breast Cancer in Young Women

Brain-Boosting Pill Alleviates Post-Chemotherapy Fogginess

MRI Detects Cancer Missed by Mammography in Breast Cancer Patients

Study Supports Activity of GEMZAR in the Treatment of Early-Stage Breast Cancer

First Confirmed Common Genetic Risk for Breast Cancer

Increasing Radiation Dose Shortens Treatment Time for Women Who Choose Breast Sparing Treatment

Intake of Vitamin D and Calcium Associated with Lower Risk of Breast Cancer Before Menopause

Panel Offers Guidelines on Skin Reactions to New Class of Cancer Drugs

Follow-up Care for Breast Cancer Patients is Inconsistent

Study Shows Exercise Can Improve Quality of Life in Breast Cancer Patients

Breast MRI May Help Determine Surgical Management of Women with Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer

Effect on Breast Tumors of DNA Alternations in 3 Genes Described

Study Favors Natural Soybeans Over Soy Supplements

Hair Straightening Chemicals Not Linked to Breast Cancer Risk in African-Americans

Genetic Markers in Surrounding Tissues Linked to Breast Cancer Tumor Grade, Presence of Metastases

Reducing Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors When Discontinuing Hormone Replacement Therapy

Mammography Rates Declining in the United States

Chemotherapy Before Breast Cancer Surgery

Study Assesses Cost-Effectiveness of Different Techniques to Diagnose HER2 Status

pHLIP, a Novel Technology to Locate and Treat Tumors

Researchers Discover New Molecules with the Potential to Treat Breast Cancer

Decrease in Breast Cancer Rates Likely Reflect HRT Reduction and Saturation of Mammography

Computer-Aided Detection with Computed Radiography Effective in Detecting Breast Cancer

Early Study Results Indicate Cryoablation is Safe Procedure for Breast Cancer Patients

Study Confirms Tamoxifen Prevents Breast Cancer in High-Risk Womeh

Combination Treatment Stymies Breast Cancer Growth

Breast Cancer Vaccine Stimulates Potent Immune Response to Cancer Cells

Long-Term Use of Adult-Strength Aspirin Linked to Moderate Decrease in Cancer Risk

Understanding Personal Genetic Risk for Familial Breast Cancer Eases Anxieties

Why Cisplatin is Effective with Triple-Negative Breast Cancers

Neither Abortion Nor Miscarriage Associated with Breast Cancer Risk

Traditional Chinese Medicinal Herbs May Help Ease Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment

Decrease in Breast Cancer Rates Related to Reduction in Use of Hormone Replacement Therapy

Preoperative Chemotherapy is a Safe Option for Women with Early Stage Operable Breast Cancer

Shortened HER2 Gene Responds to Lapatinib but not Trastuzumab

Study Links Breast Cancer Risk to Race, Smoking and Birth Size

Breast Cancer Diagnosis from Combining MRI with Near-Infrared Spectroscopy

Treatment-Induced Growth Factor Causes Cancer Progression

A Genetic "Gang of Four" Drives the Spread of Breast Cancer

Stress May Help Cancer Cells Resist Treatment

Protein Identified That May Be Key To Breast Cancer Spread

Physical and Emotional Burden of Cancer Lingers for Older Survivors

Combining Therapies Can Improve Survival for Early-Stage Breast Cancer Patients

Recent Declines in Breast Cancer Mortality Greatest in Women Under 70

New Guidelines for Screening Mammography for Women 40-49 Years of Age

General Physicals Prompt Needed Cancer Screenings

 

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