Articles for Tag: "breast cancer"

I’m not going to carry a baby 
I’m not going to carry a baby
Making this decision was not easy. But I want to share why.
Should all women be tested for BRCA mutations? 
Should all women be tested for BRCA mutations?
Researchers say it’s only necessary for high-risk populations or those with a family history.
Early detection saves mother of triplets  Featured
Early detection saves mother of triplets
Amy Suyko’s family history pushed her to make the tough decision to undergo a double mastectomy.
Are some early stage breast cancers overtreated? 
Are some early stage breast cancers overtreated?
For some women diagnosed with stage 0, experts say there may be other options.
3D mammograms to be covered by insurance in Illinois 
3D mammograms to be covered by insurance in Illinois
With better imaging results, this technology is becoming the new standard of care.
Breast cancer survivors may be prone to weight gain 
Breast cancer survivors may be prone to weight gain
Health experts warn that extra pounds could put women at risk for future problems.
One protein could be crucial in treating breast cancer 
One protein could be crucial in treating breast cancer
Researchers may have found a drug that could keep the disease from spreading.