Health News Archives
Cancer: Breast
Mastectomy Not First Choice for Most Breast Cancer Patients
Three-fourths opt for breast-conserving treatments instead, study finds
With Hormone Therapy, Tender Breasts May Signal Cancer Risk
Symptom might warrant a reassessment of treatment, experts suggest
’Lab on a Chip’ Might Speed Breast Cancer Monitoring
Device makes measuring estrogen faster and simpler, researchers say
Gene Test Might Predict Tamoxifen’s Effectiveness
The breast cancer drug works better depending on particular DNA, study suggests
New Test Assesses Individual Breast Cancer Risk
Number of milk sacs, size of lobules determine findings, study shows
Breast Cancer Death Rates Continue to Drop 2% Annually
But mortality still higher among black women than white women, U.S. report says
Social Isolation Adversely Affects Breast Cancer
In mouse study, those living alone had larger tumors than those in groups
More Women Having Other Breast Removed
But experts say there's no proof that procedure extends survival of cancer patients
After-Effects of Chemotherapy May Include Memory Problems
Lack of concentration, thinking difficulties reported by breast cancer survivors, researchers say
Timing, Type of HRT May Determine Breast Cancer Risk
Starting estrogen-progestagen therapy early may up odds of disease, study shows
| < Previous | Next > |
