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Risk of breast cancer recurrence lasts for decades

November 20, 2017

Risk of breast cancer recurrence lasts for decades

Many women who follow initial breast cancer treatment with five years of hormone therapy to keep tumors at bay may still experience new malignancies up to two decades after their diagnosis, a study suggests.

5 things to know about tamoxifen

November 10, 2017

5 things to know about tamoxifen

Tamoxifen can reduce the risk of a breast cancer recurrence, but many women complain of side effects like hot flashes and weight gain.

Cutting back on alcohol can prevent cancers, experts claim

November 8, 2017

Cutting back on alcohol can prevent cancers, experts claim

A large organization of cancer doctors has issued a call to action to minimize alcohol consumption.

6 shocking things you need to know about the BRCA test

November 6, 2017

6 shocking things you need to know about the BRCA test

These are must-know facts for every woman concerned about breast cancer.

Everything you need to know about breast cysts

October 30, 2017

Everything you need to know about breast cysts

Just because you found a lump doesn't mean it's cancer.

Breast cancer survivors share what surprised them most about their diagnosis

October 17, 2017

Breast cancer survivors share what surprised them most about their diagnosis

"I never was much for swearing, but I started cussing a lot after I was diagnosed."

Breast cancer survivor Christina Applegate reveals she recently had ovaries removed

October 12, 2017

Breast cancer survivor Christina Applegate reveals she recently had ovaries removed

After undergoing a double mastectomy in 2008, breast cancer survivor Christina Applegate has preventively had her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed.

Should you get genetic testing for the breast cancer gene?

October 11, 2017

Should you get genetic testing for the breast cancer gene?

Here's what you need to know.

Top 10 breast cancer risk factors

October 10, 2017

Top 10 breast cancer risk factors

Understand the risks and increase your chances of staying cancer-free.

White House to glow pink for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 1, 2017

White House to glow pink for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

The White House will turn a different shade Sunday to highlight National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.