The actress made the difficult decision to remove both her breasts before she developed breast cancer, but her genetic makeup means her children may be at increased risk of the disease as well.
Breast Cancer
When Celebrities Battle Cancer: Photos of 20 Inspiring Survivors
Tuesday’s announcement by Angelina Jolie, that she elected for a double mastectomy in the face of overwhelming odds that she would develop breast cancer, made headlines around the world. We look back at other luminaries that have …
Angelina Jolie’s Double Mastectomy: What We Know About BRCA Mutations and Breast Cancer
She wasn’t yet diagnosed with cancer, but after finding a common gene mutation that often leads to breast cancer, she had the radical surgery to lower her risk.
How Exercise May Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Breaking a sweat does more for your body than just trim your waistline. Exercise may lower a woman’s risk for breast cancer and researchers are finding out why.
Alcohol Doesn’t Affect Ability to Survive Breast Cancer
Breast cancer patients who raised a glass or two a week may even enjoy slightly longer lives than those who didn’t drink.
Study Supports Less Frequent Mammogram Screening
Mammograms every other year do not increase the risk of breast cancer compared to yearly screening.
Radiation for Breast Cancer Linked to Slight Increase in Heart Disease
But experts stress that the risk of radiation treatment does not outweigh the benefits in helping women survive breast cancer
Herceptin May Benefit Wider Group of Breast Cancer Patients
The breakthrough drug, which targets a small percentage of breast tumors, may be effective against more cancers, according to the latest study.
Women with BRCA Gene Mutation at Higher Risk for Early Menopause
A study finds the first genetic links that predict timing of menopause
Among Breast Cancer Screens, Pricey Isn’t Always Better
For older women, cheaper methods of detecting breast cancer may be as good as more expensive ones, according to the latest research.
Certain Fruits and Vegetables Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk
When it comes to foods that lower cancer risk, color may count.
Cancer and Foggy Thinking: Is Chemotherapy Really the Cause?
“Chemo brain” is a well-known side effect of cancer treatment, but is chemotherapy to blame?
The Mammogram Mess: The Most Difficult Decision for Women in Their 40s
Confusing advice about mammography reflects still evolving understanding about how best to detect breast cancer