Men taking care of their wives during breast cancer treatment undergo a significant amount of stress and anxiety. In fact, it could cause men’s health to decline - even years after the completion of cancer treatment.

Just because cancer has been beaten doesn't mean the battle is over. Side effects can - and often do - linger for years. Yet many women who are living beyond breast cancer aren't getting adequate care for these late effects.

Did you know that if you're at high risk of developing breast cancer, there are drugs you can take to cut your risks in half? Would it be helpful for you to have a computer program that could guide you as you decide what's best for you?

Breast cancer isn't for sissies - that's for sure. A woman needs strength just to get through the ordeal. And the more active she is throughout the process, the better off she's going to be.

Treating d uctal carcinoma in situ ( DCIS ), which is early breast cancer, usually involves breast conserving surgery (lumpectomy).  

In the constantly swirling debate about breast cancer screenings, recommendations are always changing. The controversies surround age to start mammograms, frequency and whether to have mammograms at all.

Inflammation is at the heart of so many conditions, including cancer. This is a well-established fact. A recent study shows that arthritis and breast cancer spread (metastasis) may also be linked.

It's always been a mystery as to why some cancers don't respond to chemotherapies . Recent research has uncovered why a common chemo agent doesn't always work with breast cancers.

A woman who has had breast cancer lives with the fear of its return. Detecting a recurrence can be tricky, involving imaging studies and biopsies. A new blood test appears to simplify and speed the process.

Not all breast cancer patients can safely undergo breast reconstruction. Radiation therapy, for example, can create an unfavorable environment for traditional breast reconstruction. A new technique gives these women an alternative.