Health News

Inflammatory Breast Cancer Breakthrough
Women with inflammatory breast cancer - one of the worst forms of the disease - have reason to cheer. Scientists have made a discovery that opens the door for the treatment of this currently untreatable type of breast cancer.
Breast Cancer to Blame for Brain Blanks
Cancer patients often blame mental blanks on what they kiddingly - or seriously - refer to as "chemo brain." New evidence suggests that for breast cancer survivors, the condition is very real.
Young Women can Reduce Breast Disease Risks
It's scary for girls who have a family history of breast disease. They want to know what they can do to avoid the diseases they've seen in their mothers, aunts and/or grandmothers. Now, they have some answers.
A Vaccine Against Breast and Ovarian Cancer Being Studied
Won't it be just fantastic when a woman could be vaccinated against breast cancer and ovarian cancer? What a relief that will be! Well, scientists are getting closer to making this a reality.
Breast Cancer Detection 2.0
While mammograms are the only clinically proven method of detecting breast cancer, they are far from fool-proof.  New technology currently being studied may offer better, more accurate assessments.
Prognosis Predictor may Become New Target
After hearing the diagnosis, many cancer patients want to know the outlook. Scientists have discovered something that could help answer that question for most breast cancer patients.
Surviving Breast Cancer can be Depressing
Let's face it - being diagnosed with and treated for breast cancer is no picnic. It can be depressing. And survivors who suffer from depression often have more complicated recoveries.  Researchers now know who is most vulnerable.
Drinking Ups Breast Cancer Risks
Drinking small to moderate amounts of alcohol is considered healthy for your heart and your mind and the aging process. Yet this mild drinking increases breast cancer risks, according to a new study.
Robust Trends for Rebuilding Busts
In 1998, the Federal government mandated that insurance companies pay for breast reconstruction surgery following a mastectomy or lumpectomy. New studies show that women are increasingly opting for this procedure - some more than others, though.
Stacking the Deck Against Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is not 100 percent preventable, no matter how vigilant someone is. However, there are plenty of things you can do to limit your risks.