Breast Cancer

A surprising new study shows that the increased use of mammograms has done little to reduce the number of deaths associated with breast cancer. The study, which was carried out by researchers from Harvard and Dartmouth universities, involved a careful evaluation of cancer registry records from 547 U.S. counties. The records were collected through the […]

A new study shows that women who have breast fed in their lives face a substantially lower risk of having a breast cancer recurrence. The study, which was carried out by managed care organization Kaiser Permanente, involved more than 1,600 women all of whom had breast cancer. The study examined how breastfeeding affected breast cancer and […]

A new report shows that women should get a mammogram every two years once they reach age 50. Interestingly, the report also suggests that routine screening before age 50 may be of little value. The report, which comes from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (an independent organization consisting of experts in prevention and evidence-based […]

A new report shows that the number of deaths associated with breast cancer has dropped significantly over the past 20 years. Experts point to better awareness of the condition and improved treatment options as major factors in saving lives. Government statistics show that the number of breast cancer deaths dropped by an astounding 34 per […]

It is estimated that about 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her life. Thousands of new cases are diagnosed each and every year. To help fight against this disease, here are some important lifestyle tips to help protect yourself against breast cancer.

Can a bra actually cause breast cancer? A new study provides a clear answer to that question and it’s a resounding ‘no’. Somewhat surprisingly, the alleged connection between bras and breast cancer has a lengthy history. The preeminent book on the subject, Dressed to Kill: The Link Between Breast Cancer and Bras, was written almost […]