Breast News

New treatment for breast cancer

A combination of two drugs that more precisely target tumours significantly extended the lives of women who had stopped responding to other treatments.

Bone drug may prevent breast cancer

New results from a large women's health study suggest that bone-building drugs such as Fosamax and Actonel might help prevent breast cancer.

Lonely rats prone to breast cancer

Lonely, stressed rats are more likely to develop breast tumours than rats living in a social group, suggesting loneliness can have a profound effect on health, researchers said.

Soy benefits breast cancer survivor

Regular, moderate consumption of soy foods can help lower the risk of death and cancer recurrence in women who've had breast cancer, new research shows.

Grow breasts back after cancer

Scientists have developed a surgical technique that may allow cancer-suffering women to regrow their breasts after having a mastectomy.

Pigskin used for breast replacement

After giving replacement breasts made from pigskin to six women in Germany, doctors in Munich detailed the new method and say it results in fewer scars for mastectomy patients.

Breast cancer: poor nations hit

Breast cancer is becoming an increasingly global epidemic, plaguing more people in developing countries where mortality rates are higher and many lack access to care.

Lipo-fat used for breast implants

Using liposuctioned fat for breast augmentation may be a viable alternative to implants for some women, according to a new study.

KISS drummer breast cancer survivor

Peter Criss, of rock band KISS, is making the rounds to tell other men that even tough rocker guys like him can suffer from a disease usually associated with women - breast cancer.

HRT, tender breasts a warning sign

Breast tenderness after taking hormone replacement therapy may indicate an increased risk of developing breast cancer, researchers have said.