breast cancer risks

  1. Conditions

    Panel OKs breast cancer drugs

    By Kristen Fischer on Apr 16, 2013
    A panel says that healthy women who are at a higher risk of breast cancer may consider drugs to help prevent the disease.
  2. Conditions

    Dense breast tissue can hinder breast cancer detection

    By Dr. Laurie Steelsmith on Sep 24, 2012
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    Many women diligently perform monthly breast self-exams. They’re looking for the slightest aberration so they can seek medical care...
  3. Breast Cancer Awareness

    Breast cancer in numbers: Get the facts

    By Vicki Clinebell on Aug 30, 2012
    Every woman is vulnerable to breast cancer, but knowing the facts helps us take steps to reduce our risk factors.
  4. Breast Cancer Awareness

    Quick guide to breast cancer screening

    By Vicki Clinebell on Aug 30, 2012
    Screenings for breast cancer are vital, because early detection saves lives.
  5. Prevention & Detection

    Breast cancer: Everyday things that raise your risk

    By Linda Melone, CSCS on Sep 27, 2010
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    Do you make healthy lifestyle choices that protect you from breast cancer, or do your choices put you at a greater risk? You may be...
  6. Prevention & Detection

    New drug for breast cancer: Fish oil?

    By Dr Barry Sears on Sep 27, 2010
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    Breast cancer accounts for more than 25 percent of all female cancers. It is also strongly linked to obesity, which means as the...