October 6, 2016 'Why I won't get the genetic test for breast cancer' BRCA is a powerful tool to estimate cancer risk, but it's not a crystal ball. And I don't want the results of one imperfect test to propel me into surgery.
October 5, 2016 Breast cancer diagnosis: When to seek a second opinion Once you've found the right cancer doctor and team, you may find yourself needing or wanting a second opinion.
October 3, 2016 Breast cancer treatments vary widely in cost and complications Women with early-stage breast cancer may have fewer treatment complications and lower costs when they don't get a mastectomy followed by reconstructive surgery, a U.S. study suggests.
September 30, 2016 Doctors don't communicate well about terminally ill patients Cancer specialists and primary care physicians are not communicating very well about the end-of-life concerns of the patients they share - and according to one new study, they often rely on those patients to convey information back and forth.
September 28, 2016 How tattoos can help patients with skin grafts and scars Patients who get tattoos to cover facial skin grafts and scars may feel happier with both their appearance and quality of life, a Dutch study suggests.
September 27, 2016 Cancer patients may be overly optimistic about early drug trial participation People with cancer may overestimate the possible benefits to them of participating in an early trial of a new medicine, even after talking with a doctor about what to expect, according to a new study from the U.K. So-called phase 1 trials of experimental treatments are intended to test the drug's safety.
September 23, 2016 Breast cancer's spread may be influenced by circadian gene Variations in a gene involved in so-called circadian rhythms that control everything from cell division to sleep may also promote the spread of breast cancer to other organs, a new study suggests.
September 19, 2016 Cancer-risk genetic testing reports can vary from lab to lab Testing for gene mutations linked to cancer risk may guide how a patient is treated, but the determination of whether a mutation is dangerous or benign can vary from lab to lab, according to a recent study.
September 7, 2016 Holding breath for breast radiation may spare healthy tissue Women can learn to hold their breath for long stretches during breast cancer radiation treatments, a technique that might help minimize damage to healthy tissue, according to a small study.
