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For working-age cancer survivors, debt and bankruptcy are common

January 6, 2016

For working-age cancer survivors, debt and bankruptcy are common

One third of working-age cancer survivors go into debt, and 3 percent file for bankruptcy, according to a new study.

DHEA vaginal suppository good alternative to estrogen creams

January 5, 2016

DHEA vaginal suppository good alternative to estrogen creams

A vaginal suppository containing the hormone known as DHEA is a good alternative to estrogen for treating vaginal issues related to menopause, according to a new trial.

Sugar may increase breast, lung cancer risk, study finds

January 4, 2016

Sugar may increase breast, lung cancer risk, study finds

Table sugar may increase the risk of breast cancer, according to a new animal study from the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

After mastectomy, breast reconstruction may boost body image

January 4, 2016

After mastectomy, breast reconstruction may boost body image

Women who get breast reconstruction right after a mastectomy may feel this helps improve their body image and overall quality of life, a small U.S. study suggests.

Nancy Brinker: Why we must preserve the charitable tax deduction

December 29, 2015

Nancy Brinker: Why we must preserve the charitable tax deduction

I can attest first hand to the value of the charitable deduction.

Ultrasound may be useful supplemental test for breast cancer

December 29, 2015

Ultrasound may be useful supplemental test for breast cancer

A new study adds to the evidence that ultrasonography can help diagnose cancer in women with dense breasts.

Gum disease linked to breast cancer risk in older women

December 22, 2015

Gum disease linked to breast cancer risk in older women

Middle-aged and older women with gum disease are slightly more likely than those without gum problems to develop breast cancer, suggests a new study.

Even with advanced cancer, many patients still want to work

December 21, 2015

Even with advanced cancer, many patients still want to work

- Many patients with advanced cancer may still want to work, but symptoms from their disease or related treatment prevent them from doing so, a U.S. study suggests.

Breast cancer survival odds better with faster treatment

December 10, 2015

Breast cancer survival odds better with faster treatment

Women with breast cancer may have better survival odds if they get surgery and chemotherapy more quickly, two large U.S. studies suggest.

Mother chooses to have child 12 weeks early to undergo chemotherapy

December 9, 2015

Mother chooses to have child 12 weeks early to undergo chemotherapy

A 33-year-old British mother of three has been forced to make the choice no parent would want to make: saving her own life or saving her unborn child’s.