New Sanofi-Aventis Breast Cancer Drug Shows Little Benefit
Clinical trials of a new Sanofi-Aventis drug, iniparib, showed dismal results at treating and improving survival rates of patients with breast cancer.
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Breast Implants Raise Risks Of Dangerous ‘Combination Disease’
When analyzing the diseased cells under a microscope, there is a protein that binds two separate diseases together.
Breast Implants May Cause Rare Cancer, Experts Explain
Federal health officials explain that certain types of breast implants may increase risks of having anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), a very rare cancer.
New Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines May Be Dangerous, Study Shows
The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommendation may have overlooked evidence that could save lives.
Women Who Smoke Notice Higher Risks For Breast Cancer
Researchers found that women who are regular smokers, specifically prior to menopause, notice much higher risks of breast cancer when compared to women who do not smoke.
Anti-Estrogen Drugs May Be Effective Lung Cancer Treatment
New research has found that a long-known drug to help treat breast cancer may also be used to reduce death risks from lung cancer as well.
Breast Cancer Cases Could Drop By 30 Percent
German cancer research scientists explain that upwards of 30 percent of breast cancer cases can be completely prevented if a woman takes the necessary precautions.
Evergreen Tree Extract May Effectively Kill Cancer
An evergreen tree extract, a very powerful drug, might assist in decreasing the mortality rate of breast cancer.
Breast Augmentation Using Fat Stem Cells Considered Safe
Scientists have been studying the ability to use autologous fat stem cells in breast augmentation for the reconstruction of a breast after cancer surgery.
Vitamin D Deficiency Increases Breast Cancer Risk
Black women may be at a higher risk of developing aggressive breast cancer due to having less vitamin D in their bodies than white women.
