Family History Ups Breast Cancer Risk Even Without BRCA Gene
Unknown mutations may account for increased odds, researchers say.

Psychological Counseling Boosts Breast Cancer Outcomes
Interventions cut risk of recurrence, lengthened disease-free survival, study finds.

Wealthy More Likely to Have Breast Reconstruction
Black women less likely than white women to have reconstruction after mastectomy.

Scientists Unravel Mystery of Tamoxifen Resistance
Some breast tumors produce a protein that defeats the drug.

Calcium, Vitamin D Won´t Prevent Breast Cancer
But findings apply to postmenopausal women only, counters editorial

Free Web Site Lists Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
Studies are taking place at more than 1,100 facilities across the U.S.

Migraine Might Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Lower estrogen levels among sufferers may be the reason why, researchers say.

Folic Acid and Other B Vitamins Won´t Help Prevent Cancer
Seven-year study of supplements found no change in disease risk

Excess Weight Seems to Boost Breast Cancer Risk
Exercising 30 to 60 minutes a day may offer needed protection, experts say.

Vigorous Exercise Can Cut Breast Cancer Risk
But benefits only apply to normal-weight women, study says.

Hot Flashes, Night Sweats a Good Sign for Breast Cancer Patients
Symptoms correlated with lower recurrence rates, study finds.

Statins Lower Risk of Clots in Cancer Patients
Study found those who took them were less likely to get venous thromboembolism.

3-D Doppler Ultrasound Helps ID Breast Cancers
Method detects masses with higher blood flow speeds, likely indicating disease, study says.

Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Chemotherapy
Besides hair loss and nausea, side effects include fatigue, vomiting, mouth sores and pain.

Nicotine May Spur Breast Cancer´s Spread
Early study suggests it pushes cells to migrate to distant sites.

Younger Breast Cancer Survivors Risk Disease in Other Breast
Study suggests link to radiation therapy, but experts say treatments are safer today.

Cancer Screenings for Medicaid Patients Miss Targets
Only about half receive recommended tests for colon, breast, cervical disease, study finds.

Caffeine Consumption Doesn´t Raise Overall Breast Cancer Risk
Large study did discover link with benign breast disease, or when tumor was larger.

NSAIDs Might Lower Breast Cancer Risk
Analysis of 38 studies found painkillers showed protective effect.

Tamoxifen Speeds Diagnosis of ER-Negative Breast Cancer
Study suggests the drug may make tumors easier to spot.