Articles for Tag: "breast cancer"

Longtime smokers at higher risk for breast cancer 
Longtime smokers at higher risk for breast cancer
A new study finds that young women who smoke are more likely to develop a common type of breast cancer.
U.S. cancer deaths decline 
U.S. cancer deaths decline
A new American Cancer Society report credits better prevention, screening and treatment to the lower rate of cancer deaths.
Can drinking pre-pregnancy increase risk of breast cancer? 
Can drinking pre-pregnancy increase risk of breast cancer?
A new study cautions women to be mindful of alcohol consumption – even years before their first pregnancy.
One year after my breast cancer diagnosis 
One year after my breast cancer diagnosis
A year ago on December 24, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Here’s how my life has changed forever.
Snapshots of healing  Featured
Snapshots of healing
Everyone deals with a cancer diagnosis differently. For one young photographer, capturing the process—from diagnosis to recovery—was important.
5 benefits of 3D mammography  Featured
5 benefits of 3D mammography
A new tool improves accuracy and increases detection for women being screened for cancer.
New treatment for women at higher risk of breast cancer 
New treatment for women at higher risk of breast cancer
Though mammograms are the standard for breast cancer screening, a new tool has emerged to assist in evaluating dense breast tissue.