Facebook bans breast cancer ad campaign
Facebook is facing backlash for banning an ad campaign that aims to highlight "the reality of a breast cancer diagnosis"
Breast Cancer Awareness
New recommendations call for less frequent mammograms
The American College of Physicians said the majority of women should get a mammogram every other year starting at age 50
Early bird or night owl? Sleep traits linked to breast cancer risk
New research suggests women who love the early hours of the day are less likely to develop breast cancer
Could weight loss lower the risk of breast cancer?
A new study finds women who lost weight after menopause were less likely to develop invasive breast cancer
At least 15 men near Ground Zero after 9/11 have breast cancer
A group of men is working to bring awareness to first responders and others still suffering from 9/11-related illnesses
Landmark breast cancer study suggests major change to treatment
Largest study ever done of breast cancer treatment could spare up to 70,000 patients a year in the U.S. from chemo they don't really need
Doctors warn of heart risk from some breast cancer therapies
Health experts sound a warning about potential side effects of a growing number of breast cancer treatments
Researchers test ultrasound to detect breast cancer
If proven to be effective, the new type of scans could eventually be used in addition to annual mammograms
A better mammogram? Study puts 3D scans to the test
Health officials are starting a huge study to tell if the newer, sometimes pricier scans really improve screening for breast cancer
Birth control pills slightly raise risk of breast cancer, study suggests
About 140 million women use some type of hormonal contraception, including about 16 million in the United States
Risk for breast cancer's return can linger for decades
A new, large study finds that women treated for early stage breast cancer still face a substantial risk of recurrence up to 20 years later
Grand Rounds: The battle against breast cancer
In our new medical series, Grand Rounds, we take a look at breast cancer -- a disease that will affect one in eight women in their lifetime
Pregnancy after breast cancer study may ease worries
Younger women with breast cancer don't need to give up hope of having a baby, new research shows
In "landmark" study, breast cancer drug extends lives
The drug is already approved in the U.S., and may be a promising option for some women with hard-to-treat breast cancer
What happens when breast cancer comes back?
Recurrence "reinforces that breast cancer is potentially a systemic or whole body disease from the get-go," UCLA expert says
Study: Radiation may be overused for breast cancer
New research suggests some patients get more radiation than they really need, raising risks and costs
Is soy OK for breast cancer patients?
“I think it’s safe to say soy doesn’t have harmful effects on breast cancer,” researcher says of new study
Woman shares "trick" to finding breast cancer doctors never told her
Young woman says if she had followed standard advice, her lump "may have grown too large to be treatable"
Good news for older women with early form of breast cancer
A new study offers some reassuring statistics about DCIS, a very early form of breast cancer
“The hardest part” of breast cancer under 40
One woman shares her story of the special challenges younger women can face with breast cancer
Private struggle: Some with breast cancer keep it to themselves
Some breast cancer patients say "Pinktober" events make them blue and they'd prefer to be more private about their condition
Researchers tackle metastatic breast cancer
“We have a lot of work to do to improve survival for metastatic breast cancer,” says N.Y. doctor working to develop new treatments
Fighter jet goes pink for breast cancer awareness
The WWII aircraft carrier USS Lexington sports the hot pink fighter jet on deck in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Sisters diagnosed weeks apart fight breast cancer together
The two sisters from Utah are facing cancer like they have nearly every other aspect of their lives - as a team
Ways women can cut their risk of breast cancer
"Genetic risks are not set in stone," experts say; certain steps can make a difference
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What younger women need to know about breast cancer
