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Is breast cancer lurking in your family? Is breast cancer lurking in your family?
A new PBS documentary explores the dreaded "BRCA" gene mutation, which is leading more and more women to get preventive double mastectomies.
Jessica Wakeman Oct 1, 2008
A new way to check your boobs A new way to check your boobs
A technique called molecular breast imaging may help spot cancer in women with dense breast tissue.
Catherine Price Sep 4, 2008
I survived -- now how do I survive my survival? I survived -- now how do I survive my survival?
Cancer changed everything. I need a new paradigm.
By Cary Tennis Jul 2, 2008
What do your genes say about your breasts? What do your genes say about your breasts?
A recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine says we're getting closer to a genetic test for breast cancer risk.
Catherine Price Jun 26, 2008
To cut my breasts off, or not to cut my breasts off ... To cut my breasts off, or not to cut my breasts off ...
After testing positive for the "breast cancer gene," "Gilmore Girls" writer Jessica Queller made a radical choice -- a preventive double mastectomy.
By Corrie Pikul Apr 2, 2008
Does the sex of your doctor matter? Does the sex of your doctor matter?
A new study finds that breast cancer patients treated by female surgeons were more likely to receive post-op radiation.
Carol Lloyd Jan 31, 2008
Breast cancer testing for minors? Breast cancer testing for minors?
The next generation of parents could challenge current recommendations against it.
Lynn Harris Jan 16, 2008
Boobs to cure cancer? Boobs to cure cancer?
The Booby Wall collects photos of women's bare breasts to raise breast cancer awareness.
Tracy Clark-Flory Jan 11, 2008
Is there such a thing as a healthy tan? Is there such a thing as a healthy tan?
Drop that bronzer: There may be a benefit to baking in the sun.
Carol Lloyd Oct 30, 2007
Happy Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Happy Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Are women's lifestyles killing them?
Eryn Loeb Oct 3, 2007
Genetic mutations may not mean deadlier cancer Genetic mutations may not mean deadlier cancer
Promising news for women with BRCA mutations.
Page Rockwell Jul 13, 2007
What's worse -- my breast cancer, or my relatives trying to "help" me? What's worse -- my breast cancer, or my relatives trying to "help" me?
I am a secular person, I do not like the color pink, and I need to manage my disease my own way.
By Cary Tennis Jun 19, 2007
Save the males Save the males
Pundit Kathleen Parker says men are at risk and it's all women's fault.
Carol Lloyd Jun 11, 2007
Is it the sexism thing, or is it Katie Couric? Is it the sexism thing, or is it Katie Couric?
Also, 216 common chemicals found to cause breast cancer.
Tracy Clark-Flory May 14, 2007
Breast cancer isn't linked to abortion Breast cancer isn't linked to abortion
A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine finds that having an abortion does not increase a woman's risk of breast cancer.
Catherine Price Apr 24, 2007
"Finding more cancer is not the answer" "Finding more cancer is not the answer"
Will new detection guidelines lead to overdiagnosis of breast cancer?
Lynn Harris Apr 11, 2007
High breast cancer risk? Have MRI with mammogram High breast cancer risk? Have MRI with mammogram
New ACS guidelines recommend twofer screening.
Lynn Harris Mar 28, 2007
I've got breast cancer and I don't want to live I've got breast cancer and I don't want to live
I wanted to die even before I got sick. But my family will kill me if I just give up hope!
By Cary Tennis Mar 8, 2007
Fruit and fiber? Fruit and fiber?
A new study suggests that consuming lots of roughage may protect premenopausal women from breast cancer.
Carol Lloyd Jan 25, 2007
Censoring a cancer victim's breasts Censoring a cancer victim's breasts
A PBS documentary prudishly blurs out a dying woman's nipples.
Catherine Price Jan 23, 2007
Do I look dense to you? Do I look dense to you?
A new study suggests that women with dense breast tissue are at significantly elevated risk for breast cancer.
Carol Lloyd Jan 18, 2007
More good news about breast cancer More good news about breast cancer
A low-fat diet may help reduce women's risk of a breast cancer recurrence.
Page Rockwell Dec 18, 2006
What's best for breasts? What's best for breasts?
Research suggests a connection between breast cancer and hormone-replacement therapy. Time to blame the estrogen?
Page Rockwell Dec 15, 2006
What else we're reading What else we're reading
U.S. soldiers charged with rape, progress for pregnant women with malaria, Mike Tyson on fighting women and more!
Pamela Merritt Oct 18, 2006
What else we're reading: Health news roundup What else we're reading: Health news roundup
Breast cancer gene mutations, cola and osteoporosis, male birth control options and more!
Page Rockwell Oct 9, 2006
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