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Drug helps breast cancer patients preserve fertility

October 27, 2015

Drug helps breast cancer patients preserve fertility

Doctors may have found a way to help young breast cancer patients avoid infertility caused by chemotherapy.

Vulnerable populations often miss cancer warning signs

October 27, 2015

Vulnerable populations often miss cancer warning signs

Some of society’s most vulnerable citizens are also most likely to overlook cancer warning signs, a new U.K. study suggests.

Parkinson's drug shows promise in preventing breast cancer

October 27, 2015

Parkinson's drug shows promise in preventing breast cancer

Women with mutations in the BRCA1 gene are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer, and there are currently no drugs proven to reduce their cancer risk.

Earliest breast cancer risky for some women, study suggests

October 27, 2015

Earliest breast cancer risky for some women, study suggests

New research shows that chances of dying from very early breast cancer are small but the disease is riskier for young women and blacks, the same disparities seen for more advanced cancer.

Pregnant cancer patients shouldn't terminate or delay treatment: study

October 27, 2015

Pregnant cancer patients shouldn't terminate or delay treatment: study

Pregnant women diagnosed with cancer do not need a termination and can start treatment immediately without worrying unduly about the effects of drugs or radiation on their unborn babies, cancer specialists said on Monday.

Chemicals in personal products may stimulate cancer more than thought

October 27, 2015

Chemicals in personal products may stimulate cancer more than thought

A group of chemicals commonly used in cosmetics and other personal-care products may stimulate the growth of breast cancer cells at doses much lower than previously thought, a new study finds.

Alternative way to treat early-stage breast cancer with radiation

October 27, 2015

Alternative way to treat early-stage breast cancer with radiation

Breast-cancer specialists are sharply divided over a new radiation technique that costs less and is more convenient than conventional therapy.

Mammograms may not reduce breast cancer deaths

October 27, 2015

Mammograms may not reduce breast cancer deaths

Breast cancer screenings may not lead to fewer deaths but may lead to overdiagnosis, U.S. researchers suggest.

Young cancer patients may be unaware of fertility options

October 27, 2015

Young cancer patients may be unaware of fertility options

Young cancer patients, often left infertile after treatment, may be unaware of ways to preserve their options for having children, a study suggests.

Most breast cancer patients who have double mastectomy don't need it

October 27, 2015

Most breast cancer patients who have double mastectomy don't need it

Many women with breast cancer who choose to have both breasts removed do so despite having the same risk of developing a new cancer in the healthy breast as most other women, according to a new study