Home > Medical > Breast Health > News News All sections in Breast » About Breast » Breast Reconstruction » FAQs » Health Tips » Multimedia » Breast News » Nipple Changes » Non-cancerous Lumps » Real-life Story » Surgery and Cancer » Types of early Cancer Japan tests powerful breast cancer therapy A Japanese cancer specialist has started the world's first clinical trial of a powerful, non-surgical, short-term radiation therapy for breast cancer. Surgery cuts genetic breast cancer risk Women whose genes put them at a high risk of contracting breast cancer can dramatically reduce the danger by having a double mastectomy - but not eliminate it altogether, experts say. Socialising may ease pain of breast cancer Women with the largest social networks were most likely to report the best overall quality of life during breast cancer treatment, a new study has found. Quiz Cancer: are you at risk? » Ask CyberDoc » Quiz Am I eating to optimise my health? » Subscribe Newsletters » Breast cancer: all you need to know Breast self-examination How exercise lowers breast cancer risk Scientists identify changes in oestrogen metabolism as key factor in how exercise may lower breast cancer risk. Scientists create breast cancer survival predictor New model shows which gene signatures are strong signs for survival. Oestrogen level in pregnancy may affect cancer risk Too much of the hormone can disable tumour suppressor gene, researchers report. More black women die of breast cancer Black breast cancer patients are more likely to die than white patients, says new study. Implants may delay breast cancer detection Breast implants can make it more difficult to diagnose breast cancer early because they block some areas of the breast on mammograms, experts say. Breast cancer gene patents in high court The US Supreme Court heard the most high-profile genetics case in history, as justices considered whether private firms should be allowed to patent human genes linked to breast cancer. Missed mammograms increase cancer risk Older women diagnosed with breast cancer years after their last mammogram have an increased risk of dying from their cancer. load more articles advertisement From our sponsors Hill's Science Plan Canine Mini range There are more than 200 different viruses which can cause a cold A clinically proven skin care range is now available Medihelp’s regional information sessions
Japan tests powerful breast cancer therapy A Japanese cancer specialist has started the world's first clinical trial of a powerful, non-surgical, short-term radiation therapy for breast cancer.
Surgery cuts genetic breast cancer risk Women whose genes put them at a high risk of contracting breast cancer can dramatically reduce the danger by having a double mastectomy - but not eliminate it altogether, experts say.
Socialising may ease pain of breast cancer Women with the largest social networks were most likely to report the best overall quality of life during breast cancer treatment, a new study has found.
How exercise lowers breast cancer risk Scientists identify changes in oestrogen metabolism as key factor in how exercise may lower breast cancer risk.
Scientists create breast cancer survival predictor New model shows which gene signatures are strong signs for survival.
Oestrogen level in pregnancy may affect cancer risk Too much of the hormone can disable tumour suppressor gene, researchers report.
More black women die of breast cancer Black breast cancer patients are more likely to die than white patients, says new study.
Implants may delay breast cancer detection Breast implants can make it more difficult to diagnose breast cancer early because they block some areas of the breast on mammograms, experts say.
Breast cancer gene patents in high court The US Supreme Court heard the most high-profile genetics case in history, as justices considered whether private firms should be allowed to patent human genes linked to breast cancer.
Missed mammograms increase cancer risk Older women diagnosed with breast cancer years after their last mammogram have an increased risk of dying from their cancer.