Breast Cancer - Original Articles

Nearly one in four women who receive a diagnosis of breast cancer will also develop this second condition. Learn more about the connection.

By understanding the subtle differences between breast cancers, scientists are on the path to personalizing breast cancer treatment.

Identifying the right treatment place for you is an essential ingredient in your cancer treatment plan.

Despite widespread use for cancer treatment, chemotherapy (or chemo) does have its downsides.

Your body's own immune system is a germ-fighting machine. Scientists see promise in directing these powers toward eradicating cancer. Here's how.

A diagnosis of breast cancer is not as straightforward as you might imagine (or hope). There are several different types of breast cancer, some more serious than others. Get the facts.

Anti-CD47 is an antibody, which is a protein that is part of the immune system and helps destroy harmful invaders. In test tube studies and experiments with mice, anti-CD47 shrank tumors and helped to prevent them from spreading.

This physiological test reads the infrared heat radiating from the surface of the breast. Could it be a replacement for mammography?

We all know someone who develops cancer despite appearing healthy in every way. Why does it happen?

It happens. It's scary. Here's what you need to know about when a mammogram shows an abnormal area that looks like cancer but is not.

Determining what should be treated aggressively and what would do better to watch and wait is not always clear-cut. Understand the debate around ductal carcinoma in situ or DCIS.

If you re confused about the potential link between parabens and cancer, you re not alone. Get the facts.

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

If detected early, many forms of cancer can be successfully treated. Here's a look at the disease by the numbers.

Popular in the 80s, this form of birth control is making a comeback. Here's what to consider.

Scientists are at work on a vaccine that would prevent the development of cancer cells in the body. Get the update.

What do the guidelines from the United States Preventive Task Force mean for you?

While it s long been accepted that cancer is caused by mutated genes, some experts now put stock in a different belief.

This drug seems to offer relief from pain, nausea and vomiting, anxiety, and loss of appetite, which are common side effects of cancer and cancer treatments. And there are other possible benefits as well.

These simple tests can help detect common health conditions before they escalate.

Many people successfully kick the habit, and you can too. Here, the top 10 benefits of smoke-free living.

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

Keeping up with all your health screenings may seem daunting, but this list can get you started on a year of healthy living.

Understanding terms like "disease-free survival rate," "progression-free survival rate," and "5-year survival rate" can help you evaluate treatment options and assess the reliability of the information you obtain.

Predictive models and biomarkers are two of the ways cancer medicine is becoming ever more specific. Learn about what they do and get the oncologist-recommended questions related to personalized treatment.

Mammograms save lives. Or do they? Breast cancer deaths have declined over the past two decades. Is this due to routine screenings or better treatment techniques?

One study found that support groups improved cancer survivors' mood, pain, symptom control, and social functioning. Here's what to consider in order to find a support group that works for you.

Many men may find this to be startling news, but breast cancer doesn't happen only in women. Although men don't have breasts in the sense that women do, they do have breast tissue and enough of it to make breast cancer possible.

Keeping safe from toxic chemicals is no easy task these days. Here are practical steps you can take to minimize exposure.

When a patient becomes resistant to chemotherapy, it becomes a much less effective treatment option. Now, scientists are working on ways to extend the effectiveness of anticancer drugs.