Breast Cancer - Videos

Too Many Late Shifts Can Cause Breast Cancer in Nurses

A Danish nurses association calls on the government to limit night shifts which they suggest could linked to breast cancer among medical professionals.

Obesity is a Major Cause of Cancer

A new report shows over 100,000 cases of cancer each year are linked to being overweight or obese, leading experts to say excess fat is one of the most overlooked risk factors for the disease.

A Woman Fakes Breast Cancer for Breast Enhancements

Kerry Sanders reports that a believable story of breast cancer and a lack of insurance coverage had some fooled.

Firefighter Challenge: Raising Breast Cancer Awareness

Firefighters who usually battle flames are battling breast cancer.

Some African-American Women May Not Receive Follow-up Breast Cancer Care

African-American women may experience a delay in follow-up care for breast cancer.

Breast Thermography

A high-tech tool called Thermography is being used to screen for breast cancer. It uses no radiation, no compression and no physical contact.

Cancer T-Shirts Raise Cancer Awareness

Both Sandra Stefani and Cindy Papale are cancer survivors, but that is not the only thing they have in common.

Dogs With Cancer Could Offer a Cure for Humans

Studying dogs with cancer could lead to advances for humans with the disease.

Lack of Friends Could Affect Breast Cancer Recovery

A lack of friends could make it more difficult for a woman to fight breast cancer.

A New Test Helps Predict Breast Cancer Risk

A new test helps doctors predict a woman's potential risk for breast cancer.

Senator Wasserman: Courgaeous Breast Cancer Survivor

Senator Debbie Wasserman Schultz found out that she had breast cancer at the age of 41. She went through many surgeries and with courage and a message of hope, she is a breast cancer survivor today.

Pink Together: Raising Breast Cancer Awareness

Crystal King is a six -year breast cancer survivor...and is currently a 2009 survivor ambassador for the National Pink Together Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign.

Senator Wasserman: Courageous Breast Cancer Survivor

Senator Debbie Wasserman Schultz found out that she had breast cancer at the age of 41. She went through many surgeries and with courage and a message of hope, she is a breast cancer survivor today.

A Microchip Could Help Detect Breast Cancer

A new microchip is able to detect the amount of estrogen in breast tissue, and predict which women are at risk for breast cancer.

Matectomies: Is There a Choice?

A new report from the Journal of Medical Association (JAMA) speaks of concerns that women are not being offered choices of treatment for breast cancer.

A Woman Has Her Breasts Remade After a Doube Mastectomy

A woman has a double mastectomy to prevent breast cancer, then had a new treatment to reconstruct her breasts.

Where Do We Stand in the Fight Against Breast Cancer?

NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman speaks with Ann Curry as part of "Today's Daily Dose", focusing on Breast Cancer.

More Women Are Getting Both Breats Removed

More and more women diagnosed with cancer in one of their breasts are making the choice to have the other, healthy breast removed.

Depression May Increase Risk of Death From Cancer

Depression may increase the risk of dying from cancer.

Jobless Family Deals with Cancer

You never forget the day you're diagnosed with cancer. "Since that day, it's been crazy. Just a bad Hollywood soap opera" says Debbie Berg-Swaton/Breast Cancer Survivor.

Breast Cancer: Dr. Nancy and Dr. Susan Love Help Raise Awareness

Dr. Nancy Snyderman talks with Meredith Vieira and Dr. Susan Love as part of "Breast Cancer Today" and the start of breast cancer awareness month.

A Young Woman Was Diagnosed with Breast Cancer At 22

Diana Gonzalez (NBC News) catches up one year later with a young girl who had been diagnosed with breast cancer at 22.

Bad Lifestyles Could Lead to a Second Breast Cancer

Drinking alcohol, smoking, and obesity can all increase a breast cancer survivor's risk for developing a second breast cancer.

Does Height Equal Health?

Do statistical studies link height and health?

Hispanics Are Less Likely to Get Cancer

Hispanic and Latino Americans are less likely to die from cancer, compared to other ethnic groups. However, they are more likely to have thier disease detected at a late stage.

Red Wine Could Help With Radiation Sickeness

Red wine may alleviate some of the toxic skin effects associated with radiation cancer treatment.

Studies Show a Gene May Determine the Spread of Breast Cancer

Scientists say they've identified a gene that may determine whether breast cancer will spread to the brain.

Friends Can Impact Breast Cancer Treatment Choices

Friends and family memebers of breast cancer patients can have a major impact on what kind of treatment they'll choose.

Eating Right and Exercise Can Prevent Breast Cancer

Eating healthfully, exercising, and keeping alcohol to a minimum could prevent as many as 40-percent of breast cancers.

Breast Cancer Vaccine

A new vaccine is being tested in the DC area that could help prevent breast cancer from recurring in some women.

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