October 27, 2015 Cancer risk above 50 percent for Brits born in 1960 More than half of people born after 1960 in the U.K. may be diagnosed with some form of cancer in their lifetimes, a new estimate suggests.
October 27, 2015 Cancer surge in China prompts rise of special patient hotels Li Xiaohe has set herself up for the long haul in a cramped but sunny room in western Beijing, about a block from China's most renowned cancer hospital.
October 27, 2015 More evidence smoking raises risk of death from breast cancer Long-time smokers may face an increased risk of death if they develop breast cancer, according to a Japanese study that adds to a growing body of evidence highlighting the lethal effects of cigarettes.
October 27, 2015 New mammogram reporting law useless to women Today, New Jersey joined with 14 other states to enact a law that will change how mammograms are reported. The act will require all women to get a follow-up disclaimer after their exam, which will inform them that they “may” have dense breasts, so they can have a follow-up with their private doctors.
October 27, 2015 Uninformed breast cancer patients more apt to consider removing unaffected breast More than half of women newly diagnosed with breast cancer consider removal of the second, unaffected breast to prevent cancer spread, and according to a new survey, they tend to have more anxiety and less knowledge about breast cancer than women who don't consider CPM.
October 27, 2015 Dr. Manny: Breast self-exams still necessary in addition to doctor checkups Are breast self-exams really necessary if you get annual check-ups with your OB/GYN? Dr. Manny weighs in
October 27, 2015 Hormone-blocker slashes breast cancer risk, study shows Women at high risk of developing breast cancer because of family history or bad genes have a new option to help prevent the disease.
October 27, 2015 News report helps Michigan mom battling breast cancer get a new home Thanks to a news report by Fox 2, a young single mother of three battling breast cancer has a new home, MyFoxDetroit reported.
October 27, 2015 Breast biopsy accuracy is questioned in experimental study Here's another reason for getting a second medical opinion: Biopsy specialists frequently misdiagnose breast tissue, potentially leading to too-aggressive treatment for some women and under-treatment for others, a study suggests.
October 27, 2015 Artist’s striking campaign illustrates Disney princesses as breast cancer survivors An Italian artist known for his politically and socially charged cartoons has depicted some Disney princesses as breast cancer survivors in his latest campaign to raise awareness about the disease, People.com reported.
