Women with breast cancer who take common blood pressure drugs may have better odds of surviving the disease, according to two preliminary studies.

In one study, women taking drugs known as…

More than eight out of 10 women say new guidelines recommending against routine breast cancer screening of women under 50 are “unsafe,” according to a small survey.

But most of the…

5% to 10% of all breast cancers are monogenic in origin. In other words, there is a mutation of the genes BRCA1, BRCA2 or other high-risk genes. In this edition of…

Tacrolimus, a drug that is commonly used to prevent organ transplantation rejection, inhibits breast cancer growth in pre-clinical studies. The finding from UNC scientists was reported…

Researchers have identified a new protein involved in the development of drug resistance in breast cancer which could be a target for new treatments, they report today in the…

For women with breast cancer undergoing radiation therapy, yoga offers unique benefits beyond fighting fatigue, according to new research from The University of Texas…

Researchers at the CHUM Research Centre (CRCHUM) and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Australia have identified a new avenue for treating breast cancer.

In 20 to 30% of breast…

An international research team led by Dr. Tak Mak, Director, The Campbell Family Institute for Breast Cancer Research at Princess Margaret Hospital (PMH), has discovered…

In the first large trial of its kind in the United States, researchers have shown that estrogen-lowering drugs can shrink tumors and reduce mastectomy rates for patients with…

Parsley is usually used as a decorative accent to a scrumptious meal, but don’t set it aside just yet. In a new study, a…

Two new studies reveal that the United States Preventative Services Task Force’s (USPSTF) recommendation to no longer screen women ages 40-49 for breast cancer…

An annual mammogram is sufficient follow-up after breast conserving therapy (BCT) for breast cancer patients, according to a study presented today, at the Cancer Imaging and Radiation Therapy…

What Medicare would pay for and where a radiation oncologist practiced were two factors that strongly influenced the choice of intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) for treating…

The committee’s recommendations fall into two general categories: those that aim to improve the development and adoption processes for new technologies (Recommendations 1 to 5) and those…

Middle-aged women who drink just one glass of wine a day could double their risk of a common type of breast cancer, scientists warn.

According to…

The substance that makes cigarettes addictive may also cause the growth of cancer tumours, scientists revealed today.

It is the first time nicotine has been implicated…

Scientists have discovered a gene that makes an aggressive form of breast cancer spread around the body.

The discovery could herald new treatments for the form of…

Fish oils could protect women from breast cancer, research has found. Scientists claim those who take supplements can reduce their risk of developing tumours by up to…

ACE inhibitors, commonly used to control high blood pressure and heart failure in women, may be associated with an increased risk of recurrence in women who…

Air Pollution Exposure at Certain Life Stages Affects Chances of Developing Premenopausal Breast Cancer

Exposure to air pollution early in life and when a woman gives birth…

An Ohio State biophysicist used a supercomputer to search thousands of molecular combinations for the best configuration to block a protein that can cause breast or prostate cancer.

Chenglong…

The new Dubin Breast Center of The Tisch Cancer Institute at Mount Sinai opened today, bringing a range of multidisciplinary services under one…

Breast implants appear to be associated with a rare form of lymphoma, but there is not yet evidence to show that the cancer is caused by…

It is well known that the human body has a highly developed immune system to detect and destroy invading pathogens and tumor cells. Now, researchers…

Each October, the color pink marks the arrival of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Media coverage, product promotions and even the football gridirons showcase the national effort to promote screenings and…