Cancer: Breast

Tamoxifen doesn’t alter endometrial cancer outcome

For breast cancer patients who later developed endometrial cancer, prior treatment with tamoxifen does not reduce the chances of survival, researchers report.

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Breast-feeding cuts genetic breast cancer risk

The well-known risk of breast cancer for women who harbor mutations in the BRCA1 gene is significantly reduced among those who have breast-fed for…    

Heavy Drinking Raises Breast Cancer Risk

A new study has confirmed that heavy drinking increases the risk of breast cancer, particularly among premenopausal women.

However, the Danish research…    

Unwanted support in breast cancer may be harmful

Although support from family and friends is important for women battling breast cancer, support that comes in unwanted ways may do more harm than…    

Heat therapy said to hold promise in breast cancer

Therapy that “cooks” small tumors could soon provide an alternative to surgery for women in the early stages of breast cancer, according to one…    

Mental impairment common with breast cancer

More than a third of women with breast cancer may have some degree of cognitive impairment before undergoing chemotherapy, according to a new report.…    

Mammogram Accuracy Reduced In Overweight Women

Women who are overweight or obese are more likely to receive a false-positive result on mammography screenings than normal weight women, according to research…    

Processed Soy Products Linked To Tumour Growth

Highly purified soy foods and supplements sold in the United States may stimulate the growth of pre-existing estrogen dependent breast tumors, according to a…    

Anti-Nausea Drug Interferes With Breast Cancer Chemo

A drug widely used to prevent nausea and other side effects in patients receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer may also, unfortunately, prevent the therapy…    

LA Yoga Study Seeking Breast Cancer Survivors

Researchers at UCLA’s Jonsson Cancer Center are recruiting volunteers who have completed treatment for breast cancer and are experiencing persistent fatigue to join a…    

Big Differences In Countries Masectomy Rates

The rates of conservation surgery for breast cancer vary hugely between countries, delegates at the 4th European Breast Cancer Conference were told. In France,…    

New pill helps breast cancer care

Women with breast cancer that has spread to the bone could benefit from a new pill they can take at home.

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