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Estrogen-Blocking Medications May Help Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Photo by hitthatswitch via Flickr A study found that women who took drugs called selective estrogen receptor modulators (SERMS) such as Tamoxifen, were 38 percent less likely to develop any type of...
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My Medical Choice: Angelina Jolie
Photo by Gage Skidmore via Flickr In today’s issue of The New York Times, Angelina Jolie shares with the world her decision to undergo a preventative double mastectomy. When she learned she had an 87...
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How Does Pregnancy Reduce Breast Cancer Risk? – Science Daily
Photo by Kit4na via Flickr Pregnancy while a woman is young is known to greatly reduce her risk of breast cancer. Two genes in particular were implicated in this study. Being pregnant while young is...
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Breast Cancer Deadlier in Women with Implants
Photo by VishalKapporMD via Flickr Women with breast augmentation surgery put themselves at an increased risk of breast cancer. Breast cancer patients were 38 percent more likely to die from the...
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Saturated Fat Decreases Survival Rates Among Breast Cancer Patients
Photo by Jeannie via Flickr High intake of saturated fats such as cream and butter, greatly reduce the chance of survival from breast cancer. If you are at higher risk for breast cancer, watch your...
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Global Survey of over 1,000 Women in 12 Countries Reveals Advanced Breast...
Photo by NASA Goddard Space Flight via Flickr A study found that women living with advanced breast cancer or metastatic breast cancer feel isolated and left out of the broader breast cancer movement....
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‘Just’ One in 10 Breast Cancer Cases are Hereditary Means a lot of Women Need...
Photo by Christiana Care via Flickr Recently, most of the media paid attention to Angelina Jolie’s decision to undergo a double mastectomy and not on the significance of genetic breast cancer. The...
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Is There a Different Breast Cancer Gene for Hispanic Women?
Photo by Christiana Care via Flickr According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among Hispanic women. However, it is less likely to be diagnosed...
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Doubling Time on Tamoxifen Cuts Odds for Breast Cancer’s Return: Study
Photo by Matthias Weinberger via Flickr Tamoxifen, a drug used to prevent breast cancer from recurring, is beneficial for some patients when taken for a longer period of time, at least for ten years...
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Young Breast Cancer Patients Often Opt for Mastectomy
Photo by Steve Evans via Flickr A study found that most young women diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40 or younger generally decide to undergo a mastectomy. Shoshana Rosenberg, ScD, of Dana-Farber...
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