May 15, 2013:
She did the research. She had the surgery. She made a very personal decision, and she bravely chose to share that decision with the world. But what should this mean to other women?
Apr 22, 2013:
In India and elsewhere, cancer societies are urging families to talk to Mom about getting a mammogram this Mother's Day.
Mar 12, 2013:
Thanks to new navigation and a more intuitive interface, helping your favorite cause is always just a click away. Read about five easy ways to help at The Breast Cancer Site.
Dec 5, 2012:
Joanne Silberner interviews Partners In Health doctors and nurses about the battle against breast cancer in Haiti.
Oct 9, 2012:
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the number of women diagnosed with breast cancer continues to rise.
Oct 1, 2012:
Women veterans may have a 20% to 40% higher risk of developing breast cancer according to recent studies.
Sep 19, 2012:
Long thought to be a problem for breast cancer patients, BPA may also trigger childhood obesity.
Sep 12, 2012:
If you have been wrongfully fired for having cancer, there are options to address the situation, recover damages for lost wages and medical costs, and ensure that the employer has addressed the problem to prevent the same thing from happening to others.
Jul 13, 2012:
Chris Bartlett, MD, Medical Director at Mary Lou Beshears Breast Care Center, explains the risks for and how breast cancer is diagnosed in men.
May 18, 2012:
In a video released by ASBS, Dr. Deanna Attai explains that mammography remains the most cost-effective, practical, and accurate screening tool currently available for the early detection of breast cancer.
May 14, 2012:
The Breast Cancer Site now hosts Breast Cancer Answers,an online, interactive way to ask basic questions and receive answers from medical experts about breast cancer.
Apr 28, 2012:
A Stage Four cancer patient is raising money for Mobile Bay Area Mammogram Foundation to help pay for mammograms for women who cannot afford them.
Mar 29, 2012:
A new study published in the latest issue of Alcohol and Alcoholism shows that a drink a day may increase the risk of breast cancer, according to CBS News.
Mar 28, 2012:
California Senator Joseph Simitian is bringing back a bill, which aims to strengthen breast cancer screenings, that was vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown last year, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Mar 28, 2012:
A new study published in Science Translational Medicine found that more than half of a million people in the U.S. have died from cancer, and what's more is that approximately 280,000 of these individuals may have been able to prevent it.
Mar 27, 2012:
The Quebec College of Physicians issued an 83-page report recently discussing the mistakes of a former doctor, who administered 22,500 mammograms.
Mar 23, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston found that women who are overweight or obese have a higher risk of having their breast cancer return.
Mar 22, 2012:
New research presented at the European Breast Cancer Conference in Vienna showed that women over 50 who have denser breasts are at a greater risk of having their breast cancer return.
Mar 21, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Miami found that stress management can be beneficial for breast cancer patients on a molecular level.
Mar 21, 2012:
Recent research presented at the European Breast Cancer Conference in Vienna, Austria, showed that women who become pregnant after being treated for breast cancer do not have a higher risk of recurrence, according to ABC News.
Mar 20, 2012:
The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Foundation recently announced it will be giving a $40,000 grant to the Rhode Island Department of Health's Women's Cancer Screening Program.
Mar 19, 2012:
A new study found that women who have the BRCA1 gene, which is known to increase the risk of developing breast cancer, were 32 percent less likely to be diagnosed with the disease if they breastfed for at least a year, according to The Telegraph.
Mar 15, 2012:
A new study found a link between cadmium, a heavy metal that clings onto crops from fertilizers, and breast cancer, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Mar 15, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers at the University of Kentucky found new treatment strategies to combat basal-like breast cancer, which is also known as triple-negative breast cancer.
Mar 14, 2012:
Nithin Tumma, a 17-year-old senior from Port Huron Northern High School in Michigan, is the winner of the $100,000 Intel Science Talent Award and was honored with his prize this past Tuesday night, according to the Detroit Free Press.
Mar 12, 2012:
It was recently announced that breast cancer will be the most prevalent cancer among women in China in the next 20 years.
Mar 12, 2012:
Krista Kasper of Monroe, New Jersey, lost her mother to breast cancer, and started the Mama Mare Breast Cancer Foundation in her honor.
Mar 6, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers from Yale School of Medicine found that even though a large clinical trial discovered radiation does not help older breast cancer patients, doctors are still putting the elderly patients through it.
Mar 5, 2012:
When Brenda O'Brien found out she had breast cancer for the second time, she was devastated - but it was nothing compared to when she discovered her older and younger sister, Kathleen and Angel respectively, were also diagnosed in the same year, according to MSNBC.
Mar 2, 2012:
A new application helps young women remind themselves to perform self-breast exams - and their reminder consists of a good-looking man telling them to check for signs of breast cancer, according to ABC News.
Mar 1, 2012:
A new report showed that the number of cancer-related deaths in the European Union is on a steady decline, but 1.3 million people will still from cancer this year, according to Reuters.
Feb 28, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers from the Erasmus MC University Medical Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands, found that women who are treated with certain types of chemotherapy suffer from cognitive problems decades after the treatment.
Feb 28, 2012:
It was recently announced that the Avon Foundation for Women will be offering a $30,000 one-year grant to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' breast cancer awareness program, which is titled the Witness Project, according to KARK-TV.
Feb 27, 2012:
When many think about raising money for cancer research and cures, they do not consider the amount it takes to go through treatment of the disease.
Feb 23, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers from the Swedish Cancer Institute in Seattle shows that women who are between 40 and 49 years old and had their breast cancer detected by a mammogram have a better prognosis.
Feb 23, 2012:
A recent study conducted by researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Oulu in Finland found a new gene mutation that may contribute to breast cancer.
Feb 17, 2012:
A study conducted by researchers at King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry found that breast cancer patients who are suffering from hot flashes may benefit from talk therapy, according to ABC News.
Feb 15, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Melbourne found that rare mutations are linked to various types of cancers, including breast cancer, according to Reuters Health.
Feb 9, 2012:
A new international study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that women over 75 years of age are more likely to die from breast cancer compared with younger individuals with the disease, according to Reuters.
Feb 8, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers at the University Health Network in Toronto found that the drug exemestane, which is used to treat breast cancer, may worsen bone loss in postmenopausal women.
Feb 6, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers at the Carlos III Health Institute (ISCIII) found that women who were born to mothers aged 39 and older along with women who were taller and thinner than the average girl prior to puberty have a higher breast density. With this comes a higher risk of developing breast cancer.
Feb 6, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers at Northwestern University found that soy supplements do not protect women against breast cancer.
Feb 2, 2012:
A new study published in The Journal of American Medical Association found that a vast number of breast cancer patients that undergo lumpectomies have to go under the knife more than once.
Jan 30, 2012:
A new technique may offer an alternative option to breast cancer patients who have undergone radiation therapy.
Jan 27, 2012:
An Australian company has recently announced they are developing a hair test that will be able to identify if a person has breast cancer or not, according to The Times of India.
Jan 27, 2012:
A new report found that the number Americans who are going for cancer screenings, including colon, breast and cervical, is not reaching the national targets, according to USA Today.
Jan 24, 2012:
The popular author and commentator on fashion and beauty, Charla Krupp, has lost her battle to breast cancer at the age of 58, her husband Richard Zoglin confirms, according to the New York Daily News.
Jan 23, 2012:
A new study published in the Journal of National Cancer Institute discovered that younger patients who are being treated for breast cancer have added stress and lower quality of life compared with those who are diagnosed at an older age.
Jan 17, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Helsinki in Finland and the University of California San Francisco found a protein that may trigger breast cancer to spread throughout the body.
Jan 16, 2012:
The Breast Health Summit will be held at the African American Museum of Iowa in Cedar Rapids this March, and the focus is on how African American women have a higher risk of dying from breast cancer but a lower incident rate, according to The Gazette.
Jan 13, 2012:
As breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death for women in the U.S., the disease is highly publicized to raise awareness.
Jan 11, 2012:
When it comes to preventing breast cancer, one thing that every woman can do is to exercise, according to the Kansas City Star.
Jan 6, 2012:
A new study presented at the 2011 CTRC-AACR San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium found that starchy foods is linked to an increased risk of a type of breast cancer tumor, which is found in people who have already had the disease.
Jan 5, 2012:
A new report published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians showed that there have been some significant death rate drops between 2004 and 2008, translating to a 1.8 percent decrease per year in men and 1.6 percent in women, according to Bloomberg.
Jan 3, 2012:
A new study conducted by researchers at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans found that a certain change in the body's defense system can increase the possibility of spreading breast cancer throughout the body.
Dec 30, 2011:
Recent research has shown a link between breast cancer patients and those who suffer from heart disease.
Dec 30, 2011:
The man behind the AirFest at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, Richard "Dick" Cutshall, has recently lost his battle to breast cancer, according to The Tampa Tribune.
Dec 27, 2011:
A new study, which was conducted by researchers at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center, found that the majority of breast cancer patients were on the older side when diagnosed, had lower grade tumors and had a high frequency of estrogen receptor positive disease, which can cause bone cancer.
Dec 23, 2011:
French health authorities may recommend that approximately 30,000 women in France get their breast implants removed after doctors continue to warn about cancer risks and possible ruptures, according to Time Magazine.
Dec 22, 2011:
A new report, titled Breast Cancer and the Environment: A Life Course Approach, illustrates different methods to help women prevent breast cancer, and some of these seemed curious to various doctors, and according to AAFP News Now.
Dec 19, 2011:
Eva Ekvall, who was the former Miss Venezuela, recently died of breast cancer at the very young age of 28, according to The Associated Press.
Dec 14, 2011:
Researchers from the University of Connecticut in Storrs found that people have been undergoing screening even after they have passed the recommended age for certain cancer screenings, according to ABC News.
Dec 14, 2011:
A new study conducted by researchers from Northwestern University found that women who are treated with aromatase inhibitors for their breast cancer are more likely to discontinue treatment earlier compared with those who do not take them.
Dec 12, 2011:
It was recently reported that if a person limits their carbohydrate intake only twice a week, they may be able to mitigate some of the risk factors for breast cancer by burning fat and improving insulin sensitivity, according to MedPage Today.
Dec 7, 2011:
There are a number of risk factors associated with breast cancer, and many of them have been proven but others have not.
Dec 6, 2011:
There has been a great deal of focus on the age of screening women for breast cancer, but a new report reveals more information about the important of mammograms.
Dec 1, 2011:
A recent report by researchers from the University of Missouri found that the benefits of exercising outweigh the risks for both breast cancer survivors and those with lymphedema, which can occur in patients who had their lymph nodes removed during treatment.
Nov 30, 2011:
There has been a continuous debate surrounding what the proper age is for women to start scheduling their annual mammograms.
Nov 23, 2011:
Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush will be traveling to Africa to spread awareness of both breast cancer and cervical cancer during the first week of December, according to The Associated Press.
Nov 22, 2011:
Canada is revamping their guidelines for breast cancer screenings, even though some residents are skeptical, according to CBC News.
Nov 21, 2011:
A recent study found that the breast cancer treatment tamoxifen does not work well on men with the disease.
Nov 18, 2011:
The Cumberland Medical Center in Crossville, Tennessee, recently announced that they will be combining medical imaging technology and diagnostic procedures all in one place - a new breast cancer center, according to the Crossville Chronicle.
Nov 17, 2011:
San Francisco's Breast Cancer Fund recently discovered that high levels of bisphenol A (BPA), which is a chemical found in can linings, are a health hazard and can possibly cause cancer.
Nov 17, 2011:
There was a ton of hype and promotion of breast cancer awareness during the month of October. However, in some instances, that caused confusion to many.
Nov 16, 2011:
A new study published in the journal Archives of Neurology found that women who have undergone chemotherapy for breast cancer have less activity in certain sections of their brains compared to those who were not treated with chemotherapy, according to Reuters.
Nov 15, 2011:
A new study conducted by researchers from Brigham & Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School found that not only does family history have an impact on increasing the risk of breast cancer for women, but so does drinking alcohol during teenage years.
Nov 9, 2011:
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found that older women have a higher risk of dying from breast cancer, as they have not benefited from the advances in the past couple decades.
Nov 7, 2011:
A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that Genomic Health's Oncotype DX was giving false negatives for the HER2 gene, which is a gene that can heighten the risk of individuals being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Nov 4, 2011:
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Missouri found that single women and women with children at home were more likely to be depressed after breast cancer treatments.
Nov 4, 2011:
A new study found that thousands of cancer cases may have been avoidable, as they could have developed due to inactivity and prolonged sitting, according to Fox News.
Nov 3, 2011:
A new study conducted by researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston found that low levels of alcohol consumption can heighten the risk of breast cancer in women.
Nov 1, 2011:
A recent study shows that a woman's chance of developing breast cancer does not increase just because someone in their family has tested positive for the breast cancer genes, according to Fox News.
Oct 31, 2011:
When it comes to preventing breast cancer, there isn't anything that someone can eat or do to completely prevent it.
Oct 28, 2011:
A new study conducted by researchers at the National University Cancer Institute in Singapore found that even though male breast cancer is much less rare than women's, men face worse diagnosis due to lack of awareness, according to Huffington Post.
Oct 27, 2011:
A new European study, which was presented at the 10th annual American Association for Cancer Research International Conference, found a link between physical activity and a reduced chance of developing a specific type of breast cancer - estrogen-receptor and progesterone-receptor tumor types.
Oct 26, 2011:
Part of staying healthy is eating a nutritious diet and maintaining a healthy weight. This notion also rings true for those who are at risk, currently have or have survived breast cancer, according to Mary Flynn, co-author of the new book, The Pink Ribbon Diet, What's News reports.
Oct 26, 2011:
The amount of breast cancer survivors continues to rise and the reactions of bosses across the country have varied. However, it is truly important that employers are flexible with those who were recently diagnosed, according to The Kansas City Star.
Oct 25, 2011:
Since October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, many advocates for the disease have been promoting the necessity of checking if they have the disease consistently.
Oct 24, 2011:
Mammography is currently the best way that doctors can determine if someone has breast cancer, however the system is not perfect.
Oct 24, 2011:
A new study published in The Lancet Oncology studied the effects of the breast cancer drug letrozolem, which is marketed as Femara, and tamoxifen.
Oct 21, 2011:
A new study published in The Lancent found that adding radiation to breast-conserving surgery after breast cancer diagnosis cuts the chances of recurrence in half when compared to just the surgery alone, according to WebMD.
Oct 20, 2011:
It is important for people with breast cancer to not forget about their bone health because bone loss can become a serious problem, especially for the aging women with breast cancer, according to the news channel WAVY-TV.
Oct 20, 2011:
Two men from Stone Mountain, Georgia, marched during the local walk against breast cancer, both survived breast cancer and they walked among hundreds of women all wearing pink, according to Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Oct 20, 2011:
It is not as common in men as much as it does women, but it is possible that men can be diagnosed with breast cancer.
Oct 20, 2011:
It is no secret that early detection is the best way to avoid breast cancer, however when women should begin getting screenings has been up for discussion, according to KTVZ-TV.
Oct 18, 2011:
For a woman, finding out she has breast cancer can be one of the scariest things to hear.
Oct 14, 2011:
More residents in Oskaloosa, Iowa, are showing their support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, as this year's walk had more than 200 people - a 100 person increase since last year's event, The Oskaloosa News reports.
Oct 12, 2011:
Health representatives at the Schriever Air Force Base, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, are doing their part to help educate base members and their families about breast cancer during Breast Cancer Awareness month, Schriever Air Force Base News reports.
Oct 11, 2011:
October as the Breast Cancer Awareness Month is spreading worldwide, as women across the globe are affected by this disease.
Oct 7, 2011:
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and groups, charities and businesses across the nation are taking part in fighting this disease including a medical center in Purcell, Oklahoma, according to the Purcell Register.
Oct 6, 2011:
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center in Lindenhurst, New York, recently and appropriately opened its doors to the new Women's Imaging Center that will use 3D mammography technology to diagnose and treat people with breast cancer, the Lindenhurst Patch reports.
Oct 6, 2011:
A new study published in the journal Cancer found that there is a direct link from the breast cancer drug tamoxifen and diabetes in certain women, according to Reuters.
Oct 6, 2011:
Michelle Maloney found out that she was had breast cancer and was pregnant all in the same month, fittingly it was last October, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, according to the The Daily World Helena-Arkansas.
Oct 4, 2011:
Lisa Osterman was diagnosed with breast cancer at the very early age of 31, and she felt as if she had nowhere to turn, according to USA Today.
Oct 4, 2011:
With breast cancer awareness month is in full swing, women of Connecticut should take this opportunity to get mammograms as the state was recently named the second highest incidence of Breast Cancer in the nation, NBC Connecticut reports.
Oct 3, 2011:
Blue Shield of California has announced that it will stop issuing Roche Holding AG's drug Avastin for the treatment of breast cancer, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Sep 29, 2011:
The Myrtle Beach firefighters will be wearing pink t-shirts for the entire month of October to help raise funds for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, according to the Sun News
Sep 27, 2011:
A free health clinic in Suffolk, Virgina, offers patients, including women battling against breast cancer, a new chance at life, WVEC reports.
Sep 27, 2011:
Fontana Community Senior Center offers Breast Cancer Awareness events and free mammograms in early October.
Sep 27, 2011:
Many breast cancer patients choose the complete mastectomy instead of a lumpectomy because radiation follows the lumpectomy and not the mastectomy.
Sep 26, 2011:
Diane Martin had always put off mammograms well into her late 40s because she believed she was healthy and active, making it impossible for her to have breast cancer, the Calgary Herald reports.
Sep 26, 2011:
Researchers from Athens University Medical School found that elderly breast cancer patients have a higher risk of dying than those who are younger and at the same progression of the disease.
Sep 23, 2011:
Comedian and actress Wanda Sykes went on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" to discuss her history with breast cancer, and how a trip to get a breast reduction turned into a breast cancer diagnosis, according to the Huffington Post.
Sep 22, 2011:
This Saturday, the Broward County Library in South Florida will be hosting its seventh annual information session about breast cancer to let local women know everything they need to know about the disease that has claimed millions of lives, according to South Florida Times.
Sep 21, 2011:
Jeanne Sather has had breast cancer for 13 years, but continues to fight against it even though she is in the higher stages. However, a new drug is making breast cancer news and may help her regain her life, according to The Seattle Times.
Sep 20, 2011:
Doctors and investors will be meeting this Friday to determine the importance of two drugs that were recently developed, according to Reuters.
Sep 20, 2011:
A new study conducted by researchers from the University of Illinois discovered a link between aggressive breast cancer and stress, according to Blisstree.
Sep 19, 2011:
The Procter & Gamble Company recently announced it will be teaming up with the National Breast Cancer Foundation in order to promote breast cancer awareness and provide mammograms so individuals can take advantage of early detection, which saves thousands of lives each year.
Sep 16, 2011:
A new study attempted to determine the difference of men and women and how they are diagnosed with breast cancer.
Sep 13, 2011:
The Cancer Support Community Greater Miami recently announced they will be holding a workshop for women who are suffering from breast cancer.
Sep 13, 2011:
Breast cancer awareness and prevention has increased significantly among women in Barbados, The Barbados Advocate reports.
Sep 12, 2011:
A recent study, which was conducted by researchers from the University of Texas, Anderson Cancer Center, found that women with the BRCA mutations may be not only at risk for developing breast cancer and ovarian disease, but they will get it earlier than their family members, according to USA Today.
Sep 9, 2011:
As Breast Cancer Awareness Month is fast approaching, the Highland Breast Imaging Center, in partnership the Cancer Services Program of Monroe County, New York, will be doing their part to encourage women to get mammograms, The Brighton Pittsford Post reports.
Sep 7, 2011:
Amy Colton went for a yearly mammogram after she turned 40, which is recommended, and nothing turned up.
Sep 7, 2011:
NBC's chief foreign affairs correspondent Andrea Mitchell recently discussed the importance of screening for women, which she can now speak from experience.
Sep 7, 2011:
A diet enriched with vegetables and fruits is a well-known way to live a healthier life, but a new study suggests that it can also prevent a type of breast cancer, according to Reuters.
Sep 6, 2011:
The yogurt company Stonyfield has launched a new lid campaign in order to raise awareness, develop breast cancer health news and support Breastcancer.org, which is the leading online resource for information about the disease and its treatment for anyone who is suffering from it.
Sep 2, 2011:
Breast cancer breakthroughs news at Marshall University's Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine found that consumption of walnuts may reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.
Sep 1, 2011:
The breast cancer awareness group responsible for the "I ? Boobies!" campaign is coming to the aid of two Easton, Pennsylvania, students to fight the school system there that is trying to ban the popular bracelets, The Morning Call reports.
Aug 29, 2011:
A new method for breast cancer treatment may prove to be beneficial for those who suffer from the disease.
Aug 25, 2011:
Peregine Pharmaceuticals, a drug developer, recently found an extended survival rate with a combination of drugs for individuals who suffer from breast cancer, according to Proactive Investors.
Aug 23, 2011:
A recent report discovered that women who gave up on hormone therapy, which was said to heighten the risk of heart disease and breast cancer, also caused less women to make their annual mammogram appointments, according to Bloomberg.
Aug 23, 2011:
St. Joseph Medical Center was recently awarded a matching $50,000 grant by the American Cancer Society to run an outreach program for breast health, according to The Baltimore Sun.
Aug 19, 2011:
Sanford Health recently announced that they are starting a new biogenetic bank in order to help find a cure for breast cancer, according to the Argus Leader.
Aug 18, 2011:
Debbie Hamilton of Tulsa, Oklahoma, runs the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure every year for her mother who has been a breast cancer survivor for the past 28 years. T
Aug 17, 2011:
New breakthrough breast cancer news came with a recent study, which was conducted by the Boston University's Slone Epidemiology Center, that found why African American women are more prone to harder-to-treat and more aggressive breast cancer.
Aug 16, 2011:
The Susan G. Komen Michigan Three-Day for the Cure ended this past Monday, and supports and organization leaders are extremely impressed with the amount of money that was raised for the hope of breast cancer breakthroughs news - $4.1 million, according to the Observer and Eccentric.
Aug 15, 2011:
Nurse Practitioner Heather Flanagan has had the troubling job of providing reassuring information for patients that have just received the shocking news that they have breast cancer. Over the years, she has seen this happen countless times and recently she decided to do something about it by creating an informational website, according to the Brandon Patch.
Aug 12, 2011:
Lake Erie will be home of the Living Pink Through Fashion show for the second year in a row on August 20, as the show raises money for the hope of positive breast cancer health news, according to The Times.
Aug 12, 2011:
The Breast Cancer Campaign in the UK has picked the town of Reading for their Paint the Town Pink for the third consecutive year.
Aug 11, 2011:
A nurse from Rockford, Illinois, did not hesitate when it came to receiving a new type of treatment for breast cancer, according to the Rockford Register Star.
Aug 10, 2011:
A new study found that the drug that helps treat breast cancer, Herceptin, can increase the risk of heart disease in elderly patients.
Aug 9, 2011:
Some new breast cancer breakthrough news was released as a result of a new study.
Aug 8, 2011:
A new study conducted by researchers of the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center found that the removal of lymph nodes in the early stages of breast cancer may not have any effect on their survival rates.
Aug 8, 2011:
Raymond Johnson of North Carolina is fighting for his life - without proper healthcare, as men are not covered in the medicaid breast and cervical cancer program, The Post and Courier reported.
Aug 8, 2011:
A new survey conducted by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute found that young women who are at high-risk for breast or ovarian cancer based on their families history know little about what to do to be prepared, USA Today reports.
Aug 5, 2011:
Shops at 25 West, an art gallery in Little Falls, New York, is donating all of the proceeds they receive from their "Angel Art" exhibit to breast cancer research, according to the Little Falls Times.
Aug 5, 2011:
A well known male hair loss treatment drug may be a cause of breast cancer among men, CBC News reports.
Aug 3, 2011:
Elsie Campbell developed a consistent love for salad, not only would she eat lettuce daily, but she would go through three or four heads each day, according to ABC News.
Aug 3, 2011:
New breast cancer health news has developed from Staten Island University Hospital, as a new type of radiation therapy for early-stage cancer allows for less treatment time.
Aug 3, 2011:
For the past 10 years, Rori Knott and Jenny Sewell have been participating in the Beach to Beach Swim for Breast Cancer in Bangor, Maine.
Aug 3, 2011:
Women who are diagnosed with breast cancer have been flocking to alternative methods while undergoing standard procedures as a way to further combat the problem head on.
Aug 3, 2011:
Breast cancer survivor Sara Bossom, 52, was recently nominated to carry the torch at the 2011 Summer Olympics in London, by Breakthrough Breast Cancer, the Salisbury Journal reports.
Aug 3, 2011:
A new study has come out with some new breast cancer health news that may be interesting to any person that has been diagnosed with the disease.
Jul 29, 2011:
Of all the lifestyle factors that increase a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, body mass index (BMI) may have the greatest influence.
Jul 29, 2011:
The biggest fear of one 29 year-old woman with breast cancer is the possibility of not being able to have children.
Jul 29, 2011:
A new variety of anti-cancer agents made breast cancer news by showing promise when combined with chemotherapy to fight even the most aggressive forms of breast cancer.
Jul 29, 2011:
In breast cancer health news, New York State's cancer rates are up compared to ten years ago, but death rates from cancer are lower than before.
Jul 28, 2011:
The National Cancer Institute in Milan made breast cancer health news when it released the details of a study linking alcohol intake with breast cancer deaths.
Jul 28, 2011:
An article published in the UK newspaper The Guardian made breast cancer health news when it reported that diagnoses for the ailment in middle-aged persons has steadily been on the rise.
Jul 28, 2011:
In breast cancer health news, dapagliflozin, a new diabetes pill awaiting approval, may face some roadblocks, as a study shows it has the potential to lead to bladder and breast cancer.
Jul 27, 2011:
Most doctors recommend radiation therapy for women who have undergone a mastectomy. A new study made breast cancer news by showing that almost half of older women who have advanced breast cancer don't get the recommended post-surgery radiation therapy.
Jul 27, 2011:
The statistics on breast cancer from the Surveillance Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) registry, operated by the U.S. National Cancer Institute, are used by many researchers to study trends in cancer treatment. In breast cancer health news, a new study shows that SEER may be inaccurate.
Jul 27, 2011:
Some traditional schools of thought deemed it best for women to wait some time after undergoing a mastectomy before receiving reconstructive surgery.
Jul 27, 2011:
Residents of Illinois are set to receive additional medical insurance coverage when they undergo clinical trial treatments.
Jul 26, 2011:
Mammograms are one of the most effective means of detecting breast cancer in its earlier stages.
Jul 26, 2011:
Approximately 40,000 women die each year in the United States from breast cancer, according to the American Cancer Society.
Jul 25, 2011:
Thanks to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Charlotte Hungerford Hospital in Connecticut will have a larger impact on breast cancer outreach, making breast cancer health news.
Jul 25, 2011:
To improve breast cancer screenings in the state, the Iowa Department of Public Health and the American Cancer Society are teaming up to form focus groups to figure out why women between the ages of 40 and 64 are reluctant to get mammograms, the Associated Press reports.
Jul 25, 2011:
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen's Department of Pharmaceutics and Analytical Chemistry have found that nanobodies produced by camels could be used in future drugs developed to fight breast cancer and other cancerous cells, signaling a promising new approach to cancer gene therapy.
Jul 21, 2011:
In breast cancer health news, a recent study published in Integrative Cancer Therapies found a link between specific dietary elements and breast cancer prevention.
Jul 21, 2011:
In breast cancer health news, recent studies have shown that men are more likely to die from cancer than women, regardless of the nature of the cancer from which they suffer.
Jul 21, 2011:
In breast cancer health news, the drug NeuVax was recently approved to treat breast cancer patients who are not ideal candidates for Herceptin treatments. Both drugs, produced by RXi Pharmaceuticals, are designed to stimulate cancer fighting T-cells.
Jul 21, 2011:
In breast cancer health news, a recent study of breast cancer's genomics performed by researchers at the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research found that up to 70 percent of resistant tumors had one particularly active gene: phosphoglycerate dehydrogenase (PHGDH).
Jul 20, 2011:
Scientists at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston have discovered new potential pathways for the growth of breast cancer, a finding that may lead to novel treatment methods for previously resistant forms of cancer.
Jul 20, 2011:
A finding by researchers in Taiwan published in Analytical Chemistry made recent breast cancer health news, attesting that the common prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test for prostate cancer in men has the potential to identify breast cancer in women.
Jul 19, 2011:
Rocky Mountain Oncology, a cancer treatment facility with two locations in Casper and Lander, Wyoming, hosted a health fair and free cancer screening on July 16, reports the Casper Star-Tribune.
Jul 19, 2011:
Betty Ford, the wife of former President Gerald Ford, was laid to rest Thursday afternoon in her hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Jul 18, 2011:
Family health history is one of the primary determining factors in developing certain cancers, especially colon and breast cancer. A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) states that family histories aren't static and need to be periodically updated.
Jul 18, 2011:
Some ethnic and racial groups in certain areas of the country experience more frequent diagnosis of breast cancer than others. For example, African-American women in North St. Louis City have higher rates of death from breast cancer.
Jul 8, 2011:
In a recent study by the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center, researchers found that the number of breast cancer patients receiving radiation treatment may be lower than they previously thought.
Jul 6, 2011:
According to a study by the Annals of Internal Medicine, current guidelines for mammograms which only make recommendations by age, should be adjusted.
Jun 28, 2011:
A new study published in Cancer Journal shows that older patients are not receiving the radiation treatments they need to fight off their breast cancer.
Jun 23, 2011:
According to a new report from the Southtown Star, women should take advantage of the available resources for breast cancer screening and education.
Jun 17, 2011:
From now until June 24, the Mercy Medical Center in northern California is offering registration for women to receive free breast cancer screenings.
Jun 16, 2011:
Professors from Belgium spoke about the effects of local anesthesia for breast cancer patients undergoing surgery.
Jun 16, 2011:
In Canyon County, participants will join to celebrate Night of Your Life in order to raise awareness and funds for the breast cancer fight, according to a new report from the Idaho Press.
Jun 16, 2011:
The Avon Foundation for Women has donated a $300,000 grant to the Baylor College of Medicine for research into breast cancer metastasis.
Jun 16, 2011:
Research from hospitals in Florida indicate that breast biopsies are used too much and invasive surgery is often not necessary to remove lumps from the breast
Jun 14, 2011:
In a recent report in the Houston Culture Map, Adrianna Higgins asks the question: "Why are so many women delaying annual mammograms, and so many men still not even aware that they too can get breast cancer?"
Jun 14, 2011:
Nastia Liukin, who won a gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, was one of the participants of the Susan G. Komen Twin Cities Race for the Cure this year.
Jun 14, 2011:
Dr. Douglas Yee specializes in breast cancer health and he spoke with KARE News in advance of the Susan G. Komen Twin Cities Race for the Cure event, in order to raise awareness for the illnesses and to promote preventative measures.
Jun 13, 2011:
The 4th International Symposium on Cancer Metastasis and the Lymphovascular System was held in New York City.
Jun 10, 2011:
Breast cancer survivors celebrated in book about "Moments of Truth"
Jun 10, 2011:
New research presented at the 2011 annual meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology supports the use of aggressive radiation treatment for some breast cancer patients.
Jun 9, 2011:
Jersey Mike's Subs has a history of raising money for good causes
Jun 9, 2011:
New breast cancer requirements from the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force may be a detriment to women in their 40s, especially minority women.
Jun 8, 2011:
At the 2011 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, Genomic Health Inc. has announced positive results concerning their Oncotype DX study with breast cancer patients.
Jun 7, 2011:
Breast cancer research at Imperial College London has yielded a new discovery, a protein that could make tumors smaller, according to a new report from the French Tribune.
Jun 7, 2011:
Those looking to decrease their risks of breast cancer could start by not eating packaged foods, shows a study published in Environmental Health Perspectives.
Jun 6, 2011:
New findings from the Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center show that Aromasin, also known as Exemestane, is a breast cancer drug that can decrease the risks of tumor development in post-menopausal women.
Jun 3, 2011:
Amy Vallarino, a breast cancer survivor, gave birth to healthy baby girl named Margarita Isabella Vallarino, according to a recent report from the Washington Post.
Jun 3, 2011:
For men and women living in the Philippines, breast cancer has become the number one deadly illness, a position that used to be held by lung cancer.
May 31, 2011:
A new device developed by Genetic Technologies Limited is showing promise in its clinical sample trials.
May 27, 2011:
New research shows that taking some time before performing breast cancer surgery does not increase the risks of the disease progressing, according to a recent report from Reuters.
May 25, 2011:
Men and women are both susceptible to breast cancer and in the case of the Norman Rogers and his daughter Dianne Cavender, the disease struck them both within two years of each other, according to a new report from KSDK.
May 25, 2011:
Margaret M. Bores, a licensed physical therapy assistant and certified personal trainer, will be hosting a free workshop on fitness for breast cancer survivors in Garden City, New York, on July 11.
May 24, 2011:
Smoking for more than 35 years increases the risks of breast cancer by 60 percent, according to a new study sponsored by the U.S. National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project (NSABP) Breast Cancer Prevention Trial.
May 24, 2011:
Estrogen can be good or bad for breast cancer, depending on timing and environment.
May 24, 2011:
A joint research study conducted by American and Indian scientists have linked yoga to positive effects for breast cancer survivors.
May 24, 2011:
The American Cancer Society Kohl's Breast Cancer Initiative is aiming to provide education as well as screening for African-American and Hispanic women in Milwaukee.
May 23, 2011:
A new report from the Manila Bulletin aims to increase awareness about the prevalence of breast cancer in men.
May 16, 2011:
Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer has reached a $772 million settlement deal concerning its menopause drug, Prempro, which has come under attack as a cause of breast cancer, according to a new report from Bloomberg.
May 5, 2011:
Three new genes have been found to be associated with the most common type of breast cancer, estrogen receptor positive breast cancer.
May 3, 2011:
An Australian study on alcohol has linked 2,600 cases of breast cancer to drinking alcohol, according to a new report from Fox.
May 3, 2011:
There is debate going on about when women should begin to have regular mammograms, at the age of 40 or at the age of 50, according to a recent report from CBS News.
Apr 27, 2011:
In the UK, about 3 percent of all breast cancer cases are passed through inherited genes, according to a new report from the Daily Mail.
Apr 27, 2011:
In a new study published in Science Translational Medicine, scientists reveal that they have found that protein that naturally blocks breast cancer cells, according to Voice of America.
Apr 27, 2011:
A new study published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology shows that fatigue related to breast cancer may be due to an imbalance in patients' nervous systems.
Apr 27, 2011:
Estrogen can be good or bad for breast cancer, depending on timing and environment.
Apr 26, 2011:
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has sent warning letters to Dr. Joseph Mercola of Chicago, who runs a widely-read website claiming that a thermograms are better than mammograms for breast cancer screening.
Apr 25, 2011:
New study published in the journal Breast Cancer Research and Treatment has linked the use of ACE inhibitors with a higher chance of breast cancer recurrence.
Apr 22, 2011:
Breast cancer patients should continue to exercise depending on their self assessment of fatigue, according to a new report from Fox News.
Apr 22, 2011:
The E.C. Tyree Health Clinic and the Witness Project of Kansas will together receive about $40,000 in grant money from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation in support of breast cancer education and outreach programs.
Apr 22, 2011:
A Philadelphia federal judge has ruled in favor of Brianna Hawk, 13, and Kayla Martinez, 12, who can now freely wear bracelets to school that say 'I (heart) Boobies (Keep a Breast)' in support of breast cancer awareness.
Apr 22, 2011:
About $1.5 million raised as a result of the Rays of Hope Walk Toward the Cure of Breast Cancer will be donated to a new center at the Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute.
Apr 21, 2011:
Scientists at the University at Buffalo have linked the inhalation of air pollution in early stages of life to changes in DNA methylation and a higher likelihood of breast cancer later in life.
Apr 20, 2011:
Supporters of the fight against breast cancer participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure at the Michigan Capitol lawn, for the 9th anniversary of the event.
Apr 18, 2011:
The Hope Afloat USA, a dragon boat team whose members are breast cancer survivors, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary.
Apr 7, 2011:
A new report from Kaiser Permanente Division of Research shows a link between increased weight and breast cancer recurrence, according to CNN Health News.
Apr 5, 2011:
According to a professor at the University of Massachusetts, women's breast milk samples may help to predict their likelihood of developing future breast cancer.
Mar 30, 2011:
A study in Denmark of more than 1.1 million men found that those with wives who had been diagnosed with breast cancer suffered greater chances of depression.
Mar 30, 2011:
A recent study of breast cancer patients in China found that having a strong social network and a high quality of life helped decrease the chances of breast cancer recurrence.
Mar 29, 2011:
New research at the Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) has linked older breast cancer survivors with increased chances of falling and sustaining broken bones, according to Health Day News.
Mar 29, 2011:
At a symposium in Dunedin, the epidemiologist Dame Valerie Beral of Oxford University told an audience of more than 100 people that more research should be done to search for the mechanisms in which pregnancy and breast-feeding relates to breast cancer.
Mar 29, 2011:
Mira Dx announced recently that it had licensed breast cancer microRNA technology based on research conducted at Yale and published in Cell Cycle in January.
Mar 28, 2011:
Barbara Baldwin of Horsted Keynes, U.K., is a breast cancer survivor who has undergone a mastectomy and is now on her way to becoming an entrepreneur dedicated to providing cancer aftercare, according to ThisIsSussex.com.
Mar 28, 2011:
A new study will look at the psycho-social issues confronting younger women battling triple negative breast cancer, according to a recent report from WKYC News in Dallas, Texas.
Mar 25, 2011:
Kathy Lim Ko, the president and CEO of the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, wants the public as well as healthcare professionals and policy makers to know that the stereotype concerning Asian women and breast cancer is untrue.
Mar 25, 2011:
Now that the scientific technology is there to offer genetic testing for people who suspect a family predisposition for breast cancer, the choice is up to the individual whether or not she wishes to know of her genetic outlook, according to a recent report from SCNow.com.
Mar 24, 2011:
Researchers in Denmark found that women using Digoxin to treat heart problems were more likely to develop breast cancer, according to a new report by Reuters.
Mar 24, 2011:
Triple negative breast cancer is one of the most deadly and difficult to treat types of breast cancer, and scientists at Baylor College of Medicine as well as Harvard Medical School have published new promising findings in the journal Cell.
Mar 24, 2011:
Two doctors saw a problem in the way that breast cancer treatment was inaccessible to certain people, at the cost of their lives, and together decided to form an organization called Gateway to Hope.
Mar 23, 2011:
Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is a form of non-invasive breast cancer for which treatment is controversial but supported by a new study from the Stanford Cancer Center, according to the Seattle Times.
Mar 23, 2011:
Hope Afloat is a group consisting of about 40 women paddlers, all of whom are breast cancer survivors, according to Philly.com.
Mar 22, 2011:
Despite a 20,000 to one chance of having both husband and wife develop breast cancer within 10 years, that is exactly what happened to Paul Cross, 63, and Ann Cross, 60, according to the Daily Mail.
Mar 21, 2011:
Breast cancer survivors and anyone who wishes to fight breast cancer can volunteer for the American Cancer Society (ACS), which recently held a meeting in southwest Missouri seeking more recruits, according to News-Leader.com.
Mar 16, 2011:
A breast cancer drug called Tamoxifen could be used to prevent breast cancer in certain older women who have high chances of developing the disease, according to a recent report from New Scientist.
Mar 15, 2011:
Cancer survivors in the U.S. numbered 11.7 million in 2007, an increase of 19 percent since 2001, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Mar 11, 2011:
At the suggestion of her doctor, breast cancer survivor Emily Meoli began to spend time outdoors, under the sun and in her garden. Her newfound green thumb has helped her restore a positive mood, according to the Denver Channel News.
Mar 9, 2011:
According to an interview with Nancy Brinker, the founder of the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation, breast cancer was a taboo word less than 30 years ago, reports KLAS-TV 8 News in Las Vegas.
Mar 8, 2011:
About one in every one thousand women with breast cancer is also pregnant, according to MSNBC Today. This increasing trend - which doubled between 1963 and 2002 - is partly due to women delaying childbirth until they are older.
Mar 4, 2011:
A new study of post-menopausal women finds that smoking, as well as second-hand smoke, is linked to higher risks of breast cancer, according to HealthDay.
Feb 25, 2011:
The Herceptin drug, produced by La Roche, is showing promise of decreasing cancer recurrence, according to a new study published in The Lancet Oncology.
Feb 24, 2011:
A new study published in Radiology recommends increasing the number of mammograms that radiologists in the U.S. are required to read, in order to improve their accuracy and lower false-positive rates, according to the U.S. News and World Report.
Feb 24, 2011:
According to new research from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, breast cancer screenings beginning at age 40 can significantly reduce breast cancer deaths, compared to screenings beginning at the currently-recommended age of 50.
Feb 23, 2011:
A new study published in the American Journal of Surgery concludes that too many surgical biopsies are being performed for women who only require needle biopsies, according to a report by the New York Times.
Feb 22, 2011:
The 20th anniversary of the Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure will be held in downtown Detroit on Saturday, May 21, sponsored locally by the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute.
Feb 21, 2011:
Scientists have identified a gene that may be a driver of Luminal B breast cancer, a very rare but serious form of breast cancer, according to the BBC.
Feb 21, 2011:
Eva Ekvall is 28-years-old, a Miss Universe finalist, TV news anchor and now a very vocal advocate for breast cancer awareness, according to Fox News.
Feb 21, 2011:
For breast cancer survivors who have undergone partial breast removal, new research is looking at the use of stem cells and body fat to grow back part of one's own breast, according to a February 21 report on CBS News.
Feb 18, 2011:
A new report on WNDU highlights the promise of a pre-surgery chemotherapy trial called I-SPY, which is being conducted at the University of California, San Diego, and other centers.
Feb 17, 2011:
Scientists have known that high levels of T-cells in breast cancer tumors is a bad sign of cancer metastasis. Now a new report in the journal Nature links T-cells with a protein called RANKL, reports the University of California, San Diego, where the research was conducted.
Feb 16, 2011:
Researchers reported in the scientific journal Cancer Cell that a protein called EZH2 is linked to breast cancer tumor growth, according to Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News.
Feb 15, 2011:
Following recent reports on the positive links between exercise and lowered breast cancer risks, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure organization is planning to give $1 million towards further research in the area.
Feb 11, 2011:
On February 11, the Food and Drug Administration announced that it approved a 3D X-ray mammography machine, the first of its kind, for the screening of breast cancer disease, reported the LA Times.
Feb 10, 2011:
Women who experience irritating hot flashes around menopause may now find a silver lining to their discomfort: decreased risk for breast cancer.
Feb 9, 2011:
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine havereleased promising data showing that the genetic material microRNA-1258 binds to the cancer-spreadingenzyme known as heparanase, suppresses its activity, and thus lowers brain metastasis.
Feb 9, 2011:
New findings suggest that the well-established painful procedure of removing lymph nodes in certain breast cancer patients may not be necessary, reports the New York Times.
Feb 8, 2011:
Researchers at Princeton University, lead by Dr. Yibin Kang, published findings in February's Cancer Cell Journal, illustrating a more detailed picture of how breast cancer spreads to the bone.
Feb 8, 2011:
February 4 was World Cancer Day, and the World Health Organization's Assistant Director-General for Non-communicable Diseases and Mental Health stressed the importance of regular exercise to help fight against the disease.
Feb 2, 2011:
A new Oxford University study has shown that women who begin hormone replacement therapy (HRT) several years after menopause are at a lower risk for breast cancer than those who begin HRT earlier.
Jan 27, 2011:
The FDA recently released a warning concerning a possible link between breast augmentation and a rare form of breast cancer called anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ACL), according to FairWarning.org.
Jan 25, 2011:
A study which appeared in a recent edition in the Archives of Internal Medicine indicates that any history of smoking increases a woman's chance of developing breast cancer by six percent.
Jan 21, 2011:
A recent study completed at Michigan State University may finally shed some light on the subject, according to PrivateMDLabs.com.
Jan 20, 2011:
Scientists from the German Cancer Research Center have completed a series of studies to highlight the avoidable risk factors for breast cancer, and which lifestyle choices may lead to the development of the disease, according to Sify.com.
Jan 7, 2011:
A recent study at the Kimmel Cancer Center that examined the role of the Western diet and its link with breast cancer has found that fat and cholesterol play a much larger role in breast cancer risk than previously thought, according to Times of India.
Dec 29, 2010:
Researchers at the University of South Carolina recently conducted a study that suggests that women with a vitamin D deficiency have a much higher risk of developing breast cancer, according to NaturalNews.com.
Dec 29, 2010:
The WCRF warns that a large waistline is especially harmful to a woman's health and could lead to greater risks of bowel, pancreas and breast cancer, according to the BBC.
Dec 22, 2010:
A recent international study suggests that more Australians survive the four main cancers - breast, ovarian, colorectal and lung - more than people in other developed Western countries including Great Britain and Denmark, reports The Sydney Morning Herald.
Dec 17, 2010:
Scottish researchers have completed a study that has shown that taking aspirin could reduce breast cancer risk, WebMD.com reports.
Dec 16, 2010:
The abundance of health care benefits tied to multivitamins are now an important ally in the fight against breast cancer.
Dec 14, 2010:
Breast cancer screenings could begin earlier for women with a known risk of breast cancer, according to a new study presented at the 33rd Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.
Dec 14, 2010:
A new study conducted by the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Centers has found that the drug Cymbalta may help with the relief of joint and muscle pain associated with certain breast cancer treatments, according to EMaxHealth.com.
Dec 10, 2010:
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have released a study which finds that weight training may be beneficial for breast cancer survivors after they have had surgery, ABCnews.com reports.
Dec 9, 2010:
Some startling statistics were presented on Thursday at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, which showed that half of U.S. women 40 and older do not get annual mammograms to screen for breast cancer, MSNBC.com reports. Even more alarming is that 40 percent of women 50 and older do not get the recommended biannual screenings, even with insurance.
Dec 9, 2010:
When a woman goes in for testing to see if she has cancer, she most likely wants to stay close to her friends and family. One Oregon resident knows first-hand what it's like to face a scary diagnosis in an unfamiliar setting.
Dec 8, 2010:
A significant advance in digital imaging called Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) is providing higher quality images to detect breast cancer and could pave the way for pain-free mammograms.
Dec 8, 2010:
Elizabeth Edwards lost her six-year battle with breast cancer yesterday and died at the age of 61. Edwards was a best selling author, a tireless advocate for health care reform and a crusader for cancer cures.
Dec 6, 2010:
A recent study conducted at the National Institute of Health and Medical Research suggests simply taking vitamin D supplements is not enough to reduce risk of breast cancer in post-menopausal women.
Dec 2, 2010:
There has been some public debate about what age a woman should begin to schedule a yearly mammogram. Now, a group of researchers have given their two-cents on the issue.
Nov 23, 2010:
Hundreds of breast cancer survivors and their families gathered at Churchill Downs in Kentucky for the third annual Horses for Hope, the Courier-Journal reports.
Nov 16, 2010:
A new form of radiation may become the next big breast cancer treatment, Staho.com reports.
Nov 16, 2010:
A new study out of of the University of Indiana looked into a medicinal mushroom formula that may be used in the fight against breast cancer.
Nov 15, 2010:
Women who survive breast cancer may still be confronted with decisions that involve their breast health even after they've entered remission.
Nov 12, 2010:
A new study has found that women who currently smoke or have a history of smoking have a significant increase of developing progressive forms of breast cancer and may eventually succumb to the disease.
Nov 11, 2010:
While undergoing treatment for breast cancer can be draining, experts recommend that women get back on their feet as soon possible. Now, a new study has shown once again that maintaining a regular fitness routine can prevent a recurrence of the disease as well as dramatically improve a patient's quality of life, according to MedicalNewsToday.com.
Nov 10, 2010:
While undergoing treatment for breast cancer certainly leads to changes in one's lifestyle, one of the most unspoken struggles may be the most superfluous - not wearing deodorant. Women are advised to refrain from using antiperspirants because of increased toxicity levels on their skin.
Nov 10, 2010:
Eating foods with dietary soy may reduce one's risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer during their life, a new study has shown. The findings were presented at the Ninth Annual AACR Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research Conference in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Nov 10, 2010:
A new study has found that women with dense breast tissue and no lobular involution - an age-related change in breast cancer tissue - are at an increased risk of developing breast cancer.
Nov 9, 2010:
The Saskatchewan Cancer Agency recently celebrated a huge milestone in their breast cancer screening program, having tested more than 610,000 women over the age of 50 for the disease.
Nov 5, 2010:
A recent study has found that women who have breast cancer in one breast have opted to have both breasts removed, even though there has been no definitive proof that this improves one's chances of living longer.
Nov 1, 2010:
A bra and shoe auction held at the Bridgeport Conference Center in West Virginia raised money for breast cancer awareness, research and education, WBOY News reports.
Oct 31, 2010:
If there's one thing women looking to decrease their risk of breast cancer have been told, it's to eat healthy. Still, there are certain foods which may be more beneficial than others when it comes to the prevention of the disease.
Oct 28, 2010:
The five-year survival rate of individuals diagnosed with stage one breast cancer is about 95 percent, according to the American Cancer Society.
Oct 27, 2010:
While surviving breast cancer is an incredible feeling, it also takes a toll on a woman - both physically and emotionally. In fact, one of the more significant areas affected by chemotherapy is a woman's sex drive.
Oct 27, 2010:
Those who are asked if they have a history of breast cancer in their family often think of their mothers or maternal grandmothers. However, women should remember to give information about their father's side as well.
Oct 26, 2010:
There has been some debate as to when women should undergo regular mammograms to screen for breast cancer, but it is agreed upon that screening should be done to help prevent and fight the disease.
Oct 25, 2010:
Breast cancer claims approximately 400,000 lives every year, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS). Screening is an important preventative measure women can take to detect breast cancer early, but new research has shown that one's diet may play an important role as well.
Oct 20, 2010:
What You Can Do has created a video to help spread the word that clicks at The Breast Cancer Site fund free mammograms.
Oct 11, 2010:
A new study has found that patients who have early, noninvasive breast cancer and also have dense breast tissue are at a higher risk of the disease recurring compared to those with lower density tissue.
Sep 13, 2010:
Spartanburg Methodist College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, recently celebrated its 100th academic year, and also celebrated the inauguration of the institution's first female president, NBC affiliate WYFF 4 reports.
Aug 31, 2010:
Life is often full of strange surprises, and if there's one person who knows this, it's Cheryl Shaw. The local executive director for the Puget Sound chapter of Susan G. Komen for the Cure was just diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, according to NWCN.com.
Aug 19, 2010:
Yoga has long been touted for its intense healing powers, but now it may also be able to help women battling breast cancer.
Aug 18, 2010:
Women across the state of New York may be tipping their hat to Governor David Patterson and the new bill he just signed. From this point forward, it's mandatory for all hospitals in the state to provide breast cancer patients with information about reconstructive surgery.
Aug 10, 2010:
Those living in the United Kingdom should take note - according to recent reports, British women may be four times more at risk to be diagnosed with breast cancer than women living in Eastern Africa, according to The Press Association.
Aug 5, 2010:
A recent study involving African American women found that those who use oral contraceptives have a greater risk of developing breast cancer, UPI reports.
Aug 5, 2010:
Although the Mediterranean diet has long been touted as incredibly healthy, there might be a new reason to adopt the way of living.
Jul 29, 2010:
The next time a woman goes shopping, she may want to think twice about asking for a receipt. According to recent research, BPA, a chemical known to cause breast cancer, has been found in high levels in the common slips of paper.
Jul 21, 2010:
Women may now want to think twice about how they get their home looking spic-and-span. According to The Independent, some typical cleaning products may increase one's risk of breast cancer.
Jul 7, 2010:
Shawna Thomas is a bright young woman pursuing her graduate degree at Texas Tech. She's always had a plan for herself, but her it never included being diagnosed with breast cancer, The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal reports.
Jul 7, 2010:
There may be more benefits to eating olive oil than just its intense flavor. In fact, recent research has proven that the super-food may prevent the onset of breast cancer.
Jun 30, 2010:
Leona Helmsley may have earned the title "The Queen of Mean" when she was alive, but there's no doubt the woman had charitable inclinations.
Jun 29, 2010:
While breast cancer survival rates have grown to over 95 percent in some parts of the developed world, other nations aren't as lucky.
Jun 17, 2010:
Women battling breast cancer may now have another means of fighting the disease - attending counseling sessions.
Jun 4, 2010:
While scores of "Sex and the City" fans are currently peeved about the latest film's absurd dialogue and preposterous story, other women are fuming over another issue - its portrayal of life after breast cancer.
Jun 3, 2010:
Breast cancer patients living in Northern Ireland have something to smile about. According to a recent study conducted by Queen's University Belfast, survival rates in the country have increased to 9 out of 10 women.
May 31, 2010:
Breast cancer patients and survivors know that a diagnosis not only has emotional consequences, it's a strain on a family's finances as well. All too often insurances fail to cover all costs of treatment, and hefty co-pays and medications add up.
May 24, 2010:
The benefits of exercise are undoubtedly endless, but now a group of researchers at the Henry Ford hospital in Detroit are encouraging breast cancer patients to sneak in a workout - even while they're in treatment.
May 19, 2010:
The Alabama legislature recently passed a statewide law that requires the state health department to offer free tests for breast cancer as well as cervical and colorectal cancer, reports AI.com.
May 13, 2010:
A new study has reveled that the number of tumor cells circulating in the blood of metastic breast cancer patients does affect their survival, reports BusinessWeek.
May 5, 2010:
People who love broccoli now have another reason to smile. Aside from being tasty and low in calories, the green vegetable may also prevent the growth of breast cancer cells.
Apr 28, 2010:
While every woman is at risk for breast cancer, some ethnic groups may be less likely to acquire the disease. Now, one study suggests that Hispanic women have a greater chance of living without breast cancer than their Caucasian peers.
Apr 23, 2010:
Many women work to lose weight to look svelte in the summer, or for special events like weddings and family gatherings. However, those who need a little extra motivation to lose weight may be interested to hear that slimmer women may also have a lower risk of breast cancer.
Apr 22, 2010:
Many women work to lose weight to look svelte in the summer, or for special events like weddings and family gatherings. However, those who need a little extra motivation to lose weight may be interested to hear that slimmer women may also have a lower risk of breast cancer.
Apr 20, 2010:
At the dedication ceremony for the new Maggie Daley Center for Women's Cancer Care, Chicago's first lady and the center's namesake spoke about the ways that kindness and compassion can help patients overcome breast cancer.
Apr 20, 2010:
As plants begin to flower and bloom and bear fruit after the recent April showers, doctors are advising women that one fruit in particular could be a delicious weapon in the battle against breast cancer.
Apr 20, 2010:
Some mothers-to-be use their pregnancy as an opportunity to focus on nutrition and ensure their bodies are getting all of the nutrients they need. Other women use their pre-baby cravings as an excuse to indulge in their favorite junk foods.
Apr 14, 2010:
Colorado lawmakers recently passed a bill that would guarantee health insurance coverage of annual mammogram screenings in women aged 40 and over, which Governor Bill Ritter is expected to sign.
Apr 12, 2010:
Girls and young women who drink alcohol during adolescence may increase their risk for benign - or noncancerous - breast disease, which can increase their chances of developing breast cancer, according to a recent study.
Apr 9, 2010:
When Scott Cunningham, whose parents both suffered from breast cancer, began to notice symptoms of the disease, such as knots of tissue and swelling on his chest, he didn't know what to do.
Apr 8, 2010:
Actress Maura Tierney, who left her job last summer after she was diagnosed with breast cancer, announced on Wednesday that she has returned to health and will reappear on the show in 2011.
Apr 5, 2010:
It's often said that preventive steps, heightened awareness and early detection can dramatically improve the prognosis for a woman diagnosed with breast cancer. Taking this message to heart, a Norwegian company has developed a blood test that may detect breast cancer before standard screening methods are able to do so.
Mar 30, 2010:
Though the benefits of multivitamins cannot be understated for some people, doctors have begun to caution older women against taking these supplements every day, as recent research has linked the pills to a higher occurrence of breast cancer.
Mar 26, 2010:
Perhaps some of the the hardest parts of a breast cancer diagnosis are the changes that women must make to their normal lives. But new research offers hope, suggesting that breast cancer survivors can become pregnant without facing a higher risk that the disease will recur.
Mar 23, 2010:
A Polish breast cancer awareness campaign that was designed to encourage female workers to have breast cancer screenings is being criticized by many individuals and feminist groups, according to the Telegraph.
Mar 18, 2010:
Low-income women who were assigned a case manager after having an abnormal result on their mammograms received more timely treatments than those who were not assigned the advocate, a study set to be published in the Archives of Internal Medicine revealed.
Mar 17, 2010:
While many people are looking forward to the balmy weather of the summer months, some doctors are saying that sub-zero temperatures may be sought out by breast cancer patients, regardless of the season.
Mar 15, 2010:
While the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force stirred controversy last November when it released its new breast cancer screening guidelines, early statistics show that many women are taking the new recommendations to heart.
Mar 12, 2010:
Do you want a reason to skip spring cleaning? It seems that some popular household cleaners may actually increase a person's risk of developing breast cancer.
Mar 10, 2010:
For many people, telling their loved ones that they have been diagnosed with breast cancer is nearly as difficult as receiving the diagnosis itself. But for Keele Maynor, a 39-year-old Hamilton County, Tennessee, resident, it was probably especially hard to break the news. Because she was lying.
Mar 9, 2010:
Building strong bones later in life certainly has a value to every aging American, but taking drugs aimed at fighting osteoporosis might actually lower a woman's risk of developing breast cancer as well, new research indicates.
Mar 8, 2010:
If there's been one message to emerge from breast cancer research and awareness efforts, it's early and frequent screening for the disease can help save lives.
Mar 8, 2010:
Ski helmets can save skiers from life-threatening injuries if they take a tumble while sliding through the powder, but can they also help cure breast cancer?
Mar 5, 2010:
Thankfully, dutiful efforts by the world's foremost scientists have led to the development of medications, therapies and clinical treatments to help patients triumph over breast cancer. But one powerful aid in the fight against the disease may not come from the lab - but from a tree, plant or bush.
Mar 1, 2010:
It may be a testament to effective breast cancer awareness campaigns or aggressive research that while breast cancer is still the second most common cancer among American women, rates of diagnosis have been declining by about 2 percent each year since 1999.
Feb 26, 2010:
With all of the debate surrounding mammography guidelines over the past few months, some women have turned to alternative screening techniques to take a proactive approach to breast cancer awareness.
Feb 24, 2010:
A study recently published in Cancer Research, a journal for the American Association for Cancer Research, found that bitter melon extract, which is a popular dietary supplement, may eventually become a preventative treatment for breast cancer.
Feb 22, 2010:
After spending more than a decade researching breast cancer and developing new technology, scientists at George Mason University's Prince William County campus are trying to fine-tune a method to customize breast cancer treatments for each individual patient.
Feb 19, 2010:
The Breast Cancer Alliance of Greenwich, Connecticut, is promoting women's rights and breast cancer awareness by providing free screenings for all uninsured women in Fairfield County.
Feb 18, 2010:
Testing for breast cancer could soon be as easy making a trip to the pharmacy.
Feb 17, 2010:
In addition to relieving aches and pains, reducing inflammation and fighting fever, the common over-the counter pain reliever aspirin may also help prevent the development of breast cancer, new research shows.
Feb 16, 2010:
In the spirit of advancing breast cancer awareness, a representative from the American Cancer Society saw fit to clarify a recent study and dispel the rumor that bras are linked to the common disease.
Feb 16, 2010:
The health benefits of the occasional glass of red wine have been highly touted by oenophiles, but many experts have long-suspected that excessive alcohol consumption can lead to health problems later in life.
Feb 15, 2010:
Because the early detection of breast cancer can make all the difference for some women, the Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center has recently added new technology to their facility which could help patients manage their breast cancer risk.
Feb 9, 2010:
While nearly everyone can agree that mammograms and other breast cancer screening techniques are vital to the effective treatment of the disease, there's been some dispute over the appropriate time and frequency for the screenings. And now, lawmakers are getting involved.
Feb 9, 2010:
The debate in Washington over how frequently breast cancer screenings, such as mammograms, should be recommended has been waging for weeks.
