Exercise can lower women’s risk of breast cancer, but how much exercise is enough and at what age do women have to be physically active to benefit?
Breast Cancer
On the Horizon at Last, Cancer Drugs that Harness the Body’s Own Immune System
Researchers have long hoped to corral the immune system in the war on cancer. Now, antibody-based compounds show new promise.
Hormone Replacement Therapy After Menopause: What Women Need to Know
A government panel confirms that estrogen and progestin replacement therapy should be used sparingly, only to ward off the most intense symptoms of menopause, and not to protect against chronic disease.
Working the Night Shift May Boost Breast Cancer Risk
Shift work may be unavoidable, but a new study suggests that it could wreak havoc with hormones that increase women’s risk of cancer.
Dropping a Few Pounds Could Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Overweight and obese women are at higher risk of developing breast cancer, but losing as little as 5% of body weight can help reduce those odds.
Study: For Some Women in their 40s, Routine Mammograms May Be Worth the Risks
The mammogram debate was reignited this week with two new studies suggesting that routine breast cancer screening may benefit women in their 40s if they have certain risk factors.
Breast Cancer: Not One Disease but 10, Researchers Say
In a wide-ranging new study, researchers have classified breast cancer into 10 different subtypes — a finding that could change the future of breast cancer diagnoses, treatment and survival.
Higher Risk for Women With False-Positive Mammogram Results
Women who have false-positive results from their mammograms may have another reason to worry, a recent study says.
Ultrasounds and MRIs Detect More Breast Cancer, Study Says
The breast cancer screening debate continues. A new study finds that adding ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging (MRIs) tests to annual mammogram screenings can increase cancer detection in women with higher-than-average risk …
Estrogen After Menopause Lowers Breast Cancer Risk for Some Women
If one thing’s clear about the data on the health effects of hormone replacement therapy after menopause, it’s that they’re confusing.
Mammograms Benefit Women in their 40s, Study Shows
Mammograms catch tumors earlier, result in less invasive treatment and increase women’s chances of survival. So, why shouldn’t younger women be screened?
Public Backlash Spurs Komen to Renew Ties with Planned Parenthood
Facebook and Twitter helped stir up public outcry over Planned Parenthood’s loss of funding from Komen.
Planned Parenthood Responds to Komen Reversal
Planned Parenthood thanks supporters who publicly criticized Komen’s decision to stop funding the group.
