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• Study: Long use of any hormones poses breast cancer risk

  April 1, 2012 1:30 PM

  CHICAGO (AP) - New research suggests that long-term use of any type of hormones to ease menopause symptoms can raise a woman's risk of breast cancer. It is already known that taking pills that combine estrogen and progestin - the most common type of hormone therapy - can increase breast... more »

• Koman exec quits after Planned Parenthood flap

  February 7, 2012 3:03 PM

  ATLANTA (AP) -- An executive at the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast cancer charity resigned Tuesday over her support to strip Planned Parenthood of funding, but disputed that she was the driving force behind the decision that created a firestorm of criticism last week. Karen Handel, the... more »

• Planned Parenthood welcomes Komen's change of heart Play Video

  February 3, 2012 8:38 PM

  The nation's leader in breast cancer awareness, the Susan G. Komen Foundation, reversed its decision to stop funding to Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood of Colorado said they have received an outpouring of public support through calls, emails, and on social media. "It's definitely a testament to the nation's compassion... more »

• New breast cancer procedure gives patients hope Play Video

  October 6, 2011 8:36 PM

  Jennifer Kronebusch was living life to the fullest. But in September she decided to make a decision that would change her life forever. " I went and had my mammogram done and I knew it wasn't good cause the lady was like umm...you have to come back", said Jennifer... more »

• New breast cancer drug enters market

  June 4, 2011 3:26 PM

  CHICAGO (AP) - Millions of women at high risk of breast cancer because of genes, family history or other reasons have a new option for preventing the disease. A big study finds that a drug cut the risk of developing breast cancer by more than half in women who were... more »

• Barbie joins fight against breast cancer

  October 6, 2010 3:10 PM

  Big girls will love this Barbie. The curvaceous, custom-designed doll is donning a necklace featuring a 1-carat pink diamond. She'll be auctioned Oct. 20 at Christie's in New York for an estimated $300,000 to $500,000. At that selling price, Christie's says she would be the world's most expensive Barbie. ... more »

• Final preps for Sunday's Race for the Cure Play Video

  September 10, 2010 7:17 PM

  Final preparations are under way for Sunday's Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.  The annual fundraiser for breast cancer research begins at 8:00 a.m. Sunday at Garden of the Gods.  Race organizers say they expect attendance to break records due to Sunday's forecast for clear, mild weather. Registration... more »

• Boobies bracelets brouhaha

  September 2, 2010 9:54 AM

  Breast cancer awareness bracelets have been banned at a South Dakota high school. The bracelets read "I Love Boobies". While some school districts are allowing students to wear them inside out, Baltic High school is taking a zero tolerance approach. "If you're supporting a cause then what... more »

• Breast cancer drug Avastin not showing the same results as two years ago

  July 16, 2010 2:45 PM

  Federal health scientists say follow-up studies of the breast cancer drug Avastin show it did not slow tumor growth to the same degree as reported in earlier studies or extend patient lives. The Food and Drug Administration gave Roche's blockbuster drug conditional approval two years ago based on early-stage... more »

• Researchers develop breast cancer vaccine

  May 26, 2010 11:00 AM

  Swedish researchers say they have developed a DNA vaccine that restricts the supply of blood to tumors. The finding is important because in order for a cancer tumor to grow it must be able to stimulate the formation of new blood vessels. So far the vaccine has only... more »

• Study being down on new type of mammogram

  May 5, 2010 10:12 AM

  Women over the age of 35, might be eligible to test a new type of mammogram being offered in several cities. It's called Tomo-synthesis, and it provides a 3-D image. Tomo-synthesis looks like a regular mammogram machine, except that it takes multiple 3-D images are over the breast. Those... more »

• Denser breasts may have increase risk of breast cancer

  April 24, 2010 10:52 AM

  A new study finds women with extremely dense breasts have a significantly increased risk of breast cancer. According to researchers at the University of Kansas, women with a breast density of 75% or higher are 4 to 5 times more likely to develop cancer than women with little to no... more »

• Denser breasts are at increased risk of breast cancer

  April 24, 2010 10:41 AM

  A new study finds women with extremely dense breasts have a significantly increased risk of breast cancer. According to researchers at the University of Kansas, women with a breast density of 75% or higher are 4 to 5 times more likely to develop cancer than women with little to no... more »

• 90 percent hike in cancer rates after weight gain

  April 21, 2010 11:44 AM

  A new study finds women who gain weight throughout their adult life increase the chance they'll develop breast cancer after menopause. Researchers at the National Cancer Institute found that when a five foot four woman gained 30 pounds between her 20s and 50s, her risk for breast cancer went... more »

• Adult weight gain linked to breast cancer

  April 21, 2010 11:38 AM

  A new study finds women who gain weight throughout their adult life increase the chance they'll develop breast cancer after menopause. Researchers at the National Cancer Institute found that when a five foot four woman gained 30 pounds between her 20s and 50s, her risk for breast cancer went... more »

• What grandma ate while pregnant affects cancer rates

  April 20, 2010 4:23 PM

  Whether grandma splurged on a high fat diet during pregnancy may predict her daughter's -- and granddaughter's -- risk for breast cancer. A study of pregnant rats found those fed a high fat diet had offspring with genetic differences that increased their risk for breast cancer by as much... more »

• Study: 2 good choices to prevent breast cancer

  April 19, 2010 10:25 AM

  A new study finds that two drugs are both good options for helping prevent breast cancer in older women at higher risk of developing the disease. Doctors say tamoxifen can cut the risk of developing breast cancer in half. A newer drug called raloxifene, sold as Evista, does nearly... more »

• Study: 2 good drugs to prevent breast cancer

  April 19, 2010 10:20 AM

  A new study finds that two drugs are both good options for helping prevent breast cancer in older women at higher risk of developing the disease. Doctors say tamoxifen can cut the risk of developing breast cancer in half. A newer drug called raloxifene, sold as Evista, does nearly as... more »

• Study: Young women drinking risks condition preceding breast cancer

  April 13, 2010 12:38 PM

  A study at Harvard University says that young women who regularly drink alcohol are increasing the chance they'll develop a condition that often precedes breast cancer. The researchers from Harvard University studied 9,000 girls ages 16 to 23. They looked at their alcohol habits, then followed up two years... more »

• Study found young women drinking increases condition preceding breast cancer

  April 13, 2010 12:19 PM

  A study at Harvard University says that young women who regularly drink alcohol are increasing the chance they'll develop a condition that often precedes breast cancer . The researchers from Harvard University studied 9,000 girls ages 16 to 23. They looked at their alcohol habits, then followed up two... more »

• Martina Navratilova has breast cancer

  April 7, 2010 12:16 PM

  Tennis great Martina Navratilova says she has been diagnosed with breast cancer and her prognosis is excellent. Navratilova said in a phone interview Wednesday that a routine mammogram in January found a lump, and a biopsy the following month determined it was a noninvasive cancer called ductal carcinoma in... more »

• Tierney returning to TV after breast cancer fight

  April 7, 2010 11:41 AM

  Maura Tierney is coming back to TV after departing NBC's "Parenthood" last summer to battle breast cancer. The FX network said Wednesday she will resume her guest role as the love interest of Denis Leary's firefighter character on the action drama "Rescue Me." Tierney's spokeswoman Christina Papadopoulos says she "has... more »

• Bone density drug protects against cancer

  April 6, 2010 11:37 AM

  A bone-strengthening drug could help prevent breast cancer from spreading to the bone. Doctors say that about a quarter of breast cancers spread to the bone first. The drug Zometa has been shown to reduce the likelihood that tumor cells will infiltrate the bone when given along with chemo.... more »

• Study: Chemical exposure increases cancer risk

  April 2, 2010 10:40 AM

  Women whose jobs expose them to certain chemicals in early adulthood may have an increased risk of breast cancer. Canadian researchers studied the effects of chemicals and pollutants on women who were diagnosed with breast cancer after menopause. Those exposed to synthetic fibers and petroleum products -- fuel-burning byproducts --... more »

• Pregnancy said to be safe for breast cancer survivors

  March 27, 2010 11:30 AM

  Women who survive breast cancer and have children afterwards don't appear to be at any higher risk of dying from cancer, a new study says. Doctors have long worried pregnancy might spark hormonal changes in breast cancer survivors that could spur the disease's return, and many breast cancer patients... more »

• Pregnancy safe for breast cancer survivors

  March 27, 2010 11:26 AM

  Women who survive breast cancer and have children afterwards don't appear to be at any higher risk of dying from cancer , a new study says. Doctors have long worried pregnancy might spark hormonal changes in breast cancer survivors that could spur the disease's return, and many breast cancer... more »

• Pregnancy safe for breast cancer survivors

  March 26, 2010 10:49 AM

  Women who survive breast cancer and have children afterwards don't appear to be at any higher risk of dying from cancer, a new study says. Doctors have long worried pregnancy might spark hormonal changes in breast cancer survivors that could spur the disease's return, and many breast cancer patients... more »

• Experts: One-third of breast cancer avoidable

  March 25, 2010 8:24 AM

  Experts at a scientific conference are saying that up to a third of breast cancer cases in Western countries could be avoided if women ate less and exercised more. Carlo La Vecchia, a cancer expert at the University of Milan, says it's time to focus on lifestyle factors like... more »

• Former rocket scientist applies research breast cancer

  March 9, 2010 12:02 PM

  What does a rocket motor have to do with breast cancer? Two Utah researchers have found a unique connection that may change the way surgeons remove tumors, not only in breast cancer, but other cancers as well. Dr. Time Doyle, at Utah State University, and Dr. Leigh Neumayer,... more »

• Removing healthy breast, when one has cancer, may have benefits

  February 28, 2010 10:46 AM

  Removing a healthy breast when the other one is cancerous may be beneficial to some breast cancer patients. Researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found a small survival benefit for women under age 50 with stage 1 or 2 cancer that is ER negative. ... more »

• Removing healthy breast, when one is cancerous, may have benefits

  February 28, 2010 10:36 AM

  Removing a healthy breast when the other one is cancerous may be beneficial to some breast cancer patients. Researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center found a small survival benefit for women under age 50 with stage 1 or 2 cancer that is ER negative. ... more »

• Pomegranates may prevent the growth of some types of breast cancer

  January 5, 2010 8:20 AM

  Natural compounds found in pomegranates may prevent the growth of some types of breast cancer. Researchers identified ten compounds found in the fruit that were able to prevent estrogen-responsive breast cancers. Researchers say these compounds suppressed estrogen production and significantly slowed cell growth in lab studies. It's unclear if... more »

• Pomegranates may prevent the growth of some types of breast cancer

  January 5, 2010 8:00 AM

  Natural compounds found in pomegranates may prevent the growth of some types of breast cancer. Researchers identified ten compounds found in the fruit that were able to prevent estrogen-responsive breast cancers. Researchers say these compounds suppressed estrogen production and significantly slowed cell growth in lab studies. It's unclear if... more »

• Obesity linked to higher cancer death rate

  December 11, 2009 2:09 PM

  Women who maintain a healthy weight are more likely to survive breast cancer. Researchers in Denmark followed a group of breast cancer patients for 30 years, looking at their health outcomes as well as their weight. Women with a body mass index higher than 25 were older and... more »

• Study finds benefits in chemotherapy

  December 11, 2009 1:01 PM

  A new study finds a significant benefit of chemotherapy among post-menopausal breast cancer patients. The study included nearly 1,500 post-menopausal women who had hormone receptor-positive breast cancer that had spread to at least one lymph node. All of the women took tamoxifen every day for 5 years. Another... more »

• Study hoping to find test for risk of Breast cancer

  December 6, 2009 8:51 AM

  What if you could learn your exact risk of developing breast cancer with far more accuracy than just family history? Researchers in California's Bay area are hoping by studying the blood of thousands of women they'll find ways to predict, prevent and treat breast cancer. Thirty-nine year-old Melinda Maletic... more »

• Study hoping to find test for risk of breast cancer

  December 6, 2009 8:26 AM

  What if you could learn your exact risk of developing breast cancer with far more accuracy than just family history? Researchers in California's Bay area are hoping by studying the blood of thousands of women they'll find ways to predict, prevent and treat breast cancer. Thirty-nine year-old Melinda Maletic... more »

• Study say breast ultrasound with mammograms help detect cancer

  December 2, 2009 8:46 AM

  A group of experts say ultrasound may be most effective in detecting breast cancers among women with dense breast tissue. The usual mammograms are not as effective in getting good images of dense breast tissue, which is more common in women under age 50. A Johns Hopkins study finds... more »

• New mammogram advice raises questions, concerns

  November 22, 2009 7:22 AM

  Women in their 40s are reacting with confusion and skepticism over the recommendations of a government task force concerning mammograms . The task force says most women don't need mammogram s in their 40s and should get one every two years starting at 50. That's a stunning reversal and... more »

• Panel: No need for annual cervical tests

  November 20, 2009 10:00 AM

  First it was mammograms--now it's Pap smears. Most women in their 20s can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually, say new guidelines that conclude that's enough to catch slow-growing cervical cancer. The change by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists comes amid a... more »

• New mammography guidelines stir up controversy Play Video

  November 17, 2009 10:56 PM

  New federal guidelines for breast cancer screening is causing controversy among doctors, cancer survivors, and advocacy groups. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends women who aren't in a high-risk group to start getting mammograms at the age of 50, instead of 40, every other year. The task force... more »

• Woman accused of faking breast cancer for implants

  November 14, 2009 10:57 AM

  Authorities say a Texas woman lied about having breast cancer and spent $10,000 raised at a benefit to have her breasts enlarged. McLennan County sheriff's investigator James Pack says in court records that 24 year-old Trista Joy Lathern shaved her head to look like a cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy.... more »