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Exercise linked to better breast cancer outcomes

February 22, 2017

Exercise linked to better breast cancer outcomes

Several lifestyle changes can improve outcomes after a breast cancer diagnosis, but exercise is far and away the best habit to establish, researchers say.

Breast cancer survivors walk topless at NY Fashion Week

February 17, 2017

Breast cancer survivors walk topless at NY Fashion Week

A fashion show that took place Sunday at New York Fashion Week is getting tons of attention—not just for the clothes it displayed, but for the models themselves.

Woman who served as surrogate for sister diagnosed with cancer gives birth to twins

February 16, 2017

Woman who served as surrogate for sister diagnosed with cancer gives birth to twins

A California woman whose dreams of parenthood were temporarily shattered by a cancer diagnosis is now the proud mother of newborn twins, thanks to her older sister who volunteered as a surrogate.

Cooling caps help women keep hair during breast cancer chemo

February 14, 2017

Cooling caps help women keep hair during breast cancer chemo

Women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer are more likely to keep most of their hair with the help of devices that cool the scalp, according to two new studies.

Self-administered expanders allow breast cancer patients to heal at home

February 9, 2017

Self-administered expanders allow breast cancer patients to heal at home

As 35-year-old Luincys Fernandez prepared to welcome her second child into the world, a lump on her right breast during her third trimester gave the mom reason to believe something else was brewing inside her.

Nearly half of breast cancer patients have severe treatment side effects

January 27, 2017

Nearly half of breast cancer patients have severe treatment side effects

Many women being treated for breast cancer suffer from severe treatment side effects even when they don't receive chemotherapy, a recent study suggests.

Mother of 4 rejects breast cancer treatment in favor of vegan diet

January 24, 2017

Mother of 4 rejects breast cancer treatment in favor of vegan diet

A British mother of four battling breast cancer has turned down conventional National Health Service (NHS) treatment, and instead plans to “cure” her illness by adopting a vegan diet.

Cancer patients with depression have resources

January 23, 2017

Cancer patients with depression have resources

Reuters Health - Cancer patients who experience depression can use both therapy and lifestyle tools to help support their mental health, according to a new patient resource from the JAMA Oncology journal.

Facebook apologizes for taking down tattoo artist's work on breast cancer survivors

January 20, 2017

Facebook apologizes for taking down tattoo artist's work on breast cancer survivors

Facebook has apologized for disabling the account of an artist whose posts were intended to showcase tattoos for breast cancer survivors who had undergone reconstructive surgery.

Barbecued and smoked meat tied to risk of death from breast cancer

January 20, 2017

Barbecued and smoked meat tied to risk of death from breast cancer

Women who eat a lot of grilled, smoked and barbecued meats and develop breast cancer may be more likely to die from their cancer than those who eat less of these foods, a U.S. study suggests.