Breast Cancer - Causes

Americans are exposed to about 100,000 chemicals daily, and scientists have linked at least 220 of them to the development of cancer. It’s impossible to eliminate our exposure to all potentially harmful substances. However, we can take steps to reduce our risk from common cancer-causing substances.

Women who have survived breast cancer are understandably concerned that they will develop a second breast cancer. However, recent research shows that by limiting their alcohol consumption, breast cancer survivors significantly reduce their risk recurrence.

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Ted Kennedy’s dies from a rare but lethal cancer. Here’s a look at the five deadliest cancers and the factors that may increase your risk.

Numerous studies over the past seven years have produced conflicting results as to whether certain antidepressants reduce the effectiveness of tamoxifen, a drug women with breast cancer often take.

After 20 years of treating breast cancer with less invasive techniques such as a lumpectomy, the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction. Now, many women are opting to have both breasts removed after they develop cancer in one breast. If you are facing breast cancer, here’s what you should know.

Reducing your alcohol consumption reduces your risk of developing cancer.

Find out how you can reduce your risk of acquiring this disease.

The outlook for people diagnosed with cancer has improved significantly, but when will we find a cure?

Breast cancer death rates have been declining, thanks to increased prevention and improved treatments. Here, a look at the disease by the numbers.

There is no guaranteed protection against breast cancer, but there are things you can do to reduce your risk.