Breast Cancer : Science World Report

Sep 11, 2014 06:26 PM EDT

African American Women Less Likely to Receive Breast Reconstruction Following Mastectomy

Statistics show that roughly 1 in 8 American women--or just about 12 percent--will develop invasive breast cancer in their lifetime.

Aug 28, 2014 11:15 AM EDT

New Tool Discovered to Help Properly Classify Breast Cancer Subtypes

New findings help to more precisely identify certain subtypes of breast cancer with classification that could help to also improve treatments and target treatments for the disease.

Aug 11, 2014 02:29 PM EDT

Routine Exercise Reduces Breast Cancer Risk in Postmenopausal Women

A regular exercise routine has been shown to dramatically reduce the risk of certain health issues.

Aug 02, 2014 07:02 AM EDT

Some Birth Control Pills with High-Dose Estrogen May Increase Breast Cancer Risk

Scientists have found that birth control pills containing high-dose estrogen and a few other formulations could contribute to a woman's likelihood of developing breast cancer.

Aug 01, 2014 03:42 PM EDT

Write What You Feel: Breast Cancer Survivors Emotionally Heal with Expressive Journaling

For many breast cancer survivors, dealing with the fears and emotions from the diagnosis, treatment and recovery process can help them cope.

Jul 04, 2014 06:23 PM EDT

High Cholesterol Linked to Increased Risk of Breast Cancer

A recent study found that there may be a common link between high cholesterol and breast cancer risk.

Jun 12, 2014 10:55 AM EDT

Breast Cancer Risk Increases with the More Red Meat You Eat in Early Adulthood

Although previous studies have suggested that there's no significant association between red meat and breast cancer, a new study may show otherwise--at least when it comes to early adulthood.

Jun 10, 2014 01:42 PM EDT

Cut Carbs to Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence

Reducing the risk of breast cancer could be as simple as cutting the carbs. Scientists have found that women whose tumor tissue is positive for the IGF-1 receptor can reduce their risk of breast cancer recurrence by limiting carbohydrates.

Jun 09, 2014 12:29 PM EDT

Many Breast Cancer Patients don't get Enough Exercise

Physical activity continues to play an integral part in our everyday health. Yet it's particularly important in prolonging the survival and quality of life in breast cancer survivors, according to a recent study published in the journal CANCER.

Jun 06, 2014 08:55 AM EDT

New Targets for Breast Cancer Treatments Could Increase Effectiveness and Reduce Side Effects

Scientists have uncovered new targets for potential intervention in breast cancer, which could eventually increase the effectiveness and reduce the undesirable side effects of current treatments.

May 28, 2014 09:05 AM EDT

Research Shows Diet Changes Can Help Fight Breast Cancer

Known to improve one’s quality of life, calorie restriction is a form of dieting that researchers’ determined might have other benefits, including the improvement of outcomes for women with breast cancer.

May 26, 2014 09:55 AM EDT

Fighting Breast Cancer with Calorie Restriction: Diet Could Help Patients

Calorie restriction has been associated with longevity in the past. Now, scientists have found that this kind of dieting could improve the outcomes for women with breast cancer.