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With gene mutations, second breast cancer risk rises over time

October 28, 2015

With gene mutations, second breast cancer risk rises over time

Women who are genetically susceptible to breast cancer and develop it in one breast are at higher than average risk for a tumor in the other breast, and that risk may increase as time goes on, according to a new analysis.

High-fat diet increases breast cancer risk, study finds

October 28, 2015

High-fat diet increases breast cancer risk, study finds

Women who eat a diet high in saturated fat may be at an increased risk for several types of breast cancer, a new study finds

Early ovary removal may reduce cancer risk, study says

October 28, 2015

Early ovary removal may reduce cancer risk, study says

For women who carry a notorious cancer gene, surgery to remove healthy ovaries is one of the most protective steps they can take. New research suggests some may benefit most from having the operation as young as 35.

Black-white disparities widening in U.S. breast cancer deaths

October 28, 2015

Black-white disparities widening in U.S. breast cancer deaths

In the largest cities in the U.S., death rates from breast cancer have dropped across the board over 20 years, but far less so for black women than whites, according to a new analysis.

3D mammograms can better detect invasive cancers, reduce call-back rates

October 28, 2015

3D mammograms can better detect invasive cancers, reduce call-back rates

In a new retrospective study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), researchers revealed that 3D mammography can significantly detect more invasive cancers than the traditional mammogram.

Cancer remains leading cause of death among US Hispanics

October 28, 2015

Cancer remains leading cause of death among US Hispanics

Cancer remains the leading cause of death among Hispanics in the U.S., driven in large part by lung malignancies in men and breast tumors in women, a new report finds.

Researchers find greater incidence of cancer in tall people

October 28, 2015

Researchers find greater incidence of cancer in tall people

Watch out long-legged Scandinavians—a large study shows taller people may have an increased risk of developing cancer than their shorter peers.

Artificial sweetener may help treat aggressive cancers, study finds

October 28, 2015

Artificial sweetener may help treat aggressive cancers, study finds

For years, negative reports have surrounded artificial sweeteners, claiming evidence of everything from being a carcinogen to causing cardiovascular disease.

6 important things every woman should understand about breast cancer

October 28, 2015

6 important things every woman should understand about breast cancer

We hear so much about breast cancer (especially this time of the year) that it’s easy to think we’re on top of it.

Breast cancer risk drops for active older women

October 28, 2015

Breast cancer risk drops for active older women

Older women who walk just four hours per week can dramatically reduce their risk of breast cancer, a new study suggests