May 27, 2016 Key lifestyle factors could help reduce breast cancer cases by 30 percent A new study concludes that if white women who carry common gene variants linked to breast cancer maintained key lifestyle factors, almost 30 percent of cases could be avoided.
May 23, 2016 Young female cancer survivors not clear on infertility risks Many young women who survive cancer don't understand how tumor treatments affect their reproductive health even though the therapy can trigger infertility, a survey suggests.
May 18, 2016 Gerri Willis: I have breast cancer I’m not the kind of person who enjoys talking about my medical conditions but I am talking about this – and here is why.
May 17, 2016 HIV-infected patients less likely to get cancer treatment HIV-infected cancer patients are much less likely to receive treatment for tumors than people who don't have the virus, a large U.S. study suggests.
May 16, 2016 Religious service attendance tied to longer life Women who attend religious services frequently may live longer than women who don't, new research suggests.
May 16, 2016 Users of complementary, alternative meds more likely to skip chemotherapy When breast cancer patients and their doctors discuss chemotherapy, they need to talk about complementary and alternative medicines like supplements and herbs, researchers warn.
May 13, 2016 How much palliative care breast cancer patients get may depend on race When women have advanced breast cancer, the amount of comfort-oriented care they receive at the end of life may depend on the color of their skin, a small U.S. study suggests.
May 12, 2016 Eating fruit in early life may decrease breast cancer risk; drinking more in midlife may increase risk Consuming certain fruits and vegetables during adolescence may result in a reduced risk of breast cancer in midlife, while increasing alcohol intake later in life may increase that risk, two separate studies released this week suggest.
May 11, 2016 Mandatory flu shots tied to surge in health worker vaccinations Mandatory vaccination policies may encourage more healthcare workers to get annual flu shots and help prevent the spread of influenza to patients, a study in one Texas health system suggests.
May 5, 2016 Woman battling breast cancer wins second big lottery prize Officials with the North Carolina Education Lottery say a woman battling breast cancer is celebrating her second big lottery win this year.
