Breast News

Dieting may cut breast cancer risk

New research suggests that weight loss through exercise and dieting helps overweight women lower the levels of certain hormones in their blood, potentially raising the odds that they'll avoid developing breast cancer.

Breast cancer survival lower in men

Men may have lower breast cancer survival rates than women, according to a new analysis of information from the National Cancer Data Base.

Breast cancer in men more deadly

Breast cancer in men is much less common than it is in women, but it may be more deadly, new research suggests

The genetics of breast cancer

Scientists who conducted a major international study into the genetics of breast cancer say they can now classify the disease into 10 subtypes.

Wife's stress affect man's health

Caring for a wife with breast cancer can have a measurable negative effect on men's health, even years after the cancer diagnosis and completion of treatment.

Exercise good for cancer patients

Exercise can help improve breast cancer patients' quality of life while they undergo treatment, a new study indicates.

Cancer treatment side effects last

Treatment-related complications are common in breast cancer patients long after their therapy has been completed, a new study says.

Teen drinking changes breasts

Teenage girls and young adult women who drink even moderate amounts of alcohol appear to increase their risk of developing breast changes that can lead to cancer, according to a study.

Contraceptive tied to breast cancer

A study to evaluate the link between an injectable form of progestin-only birth control and breast cancer risk has found that recent use of a year or more doubles the risk.

Broccoli post-cancer helps survival

Eating cruciferous vegetables after breast cancer diagnosis was associated with improved survival among Chinese women.