Stories about: breast cancer  

Applying pressure on breasts helps prevent cancer, new study says

The highest rates for breast cancer are found in heavily industrialized countries

450 healthy women were operated on, in one of Britain's biggest medical negligence suits

A Chilean PSA aimed at men encourages them to convince their partners to get a checkup

New study offers hope to those suffering from this aggressive disease

“A lion saved me from cancer by biting me on the breast,” this volunteer claims

Those with a specific type of genetic error are especially at risk

Not getting enough rest makes the disease increasingly aggressive

The extra weight somehow makes it easier for the tumors to recover

This is especially true in the case of breast cancer

The finding was made by analyzing the genetic makeup of cancer cells

New findings show how to improve the effects of chemotherapy

The compound is found in commonly used plastic objects

This is especially true for women who've had breast cancer

The molecule may allow the creation of new treatments against cancer

It contains a nanoscale bed-of-nails that hampers tumor cell development

RPI investigators make a potentially-significant discovery