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Researchers develop genetic breast cancer screening tool
Test combines many small risk factors into a single genetic risk scoreBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsApril 7, 2015In 2013, when actress Angelina Jolie revealed she underwent a double mastectomy...
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Study finds daily aspirin can block breast cancer growth
A similar effect was previously found in other types of cancerBy Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairsJune 12, 2015Aspirin is good for a lot of things. But who would have thought a daily aspirin could block...
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Geography plays a role in early cancer diagnosis
A state's regulatory policies can be a matter of life and death, study findsBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsJuly 23, 2015Whether or notsomeone survives cancer often depends on when the disease is...
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Discovery of new marker for basal-like breast cancer could speed diagnosis,...
Researchers hope that their findings could benefit people with other forms of cancer as wellBy Christopher Maynard of ConsumerAffairsAugust 3, 2015There may be new hope for people suffering with breast...
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New drug approved for treatment of nausea and vomiting from chemotherapy
The drug is available in tablet formBy James Limbach of ConsumerAffairsSeptember 9, 2015Varubi (rolapitant), a drug that prevents delayed phase chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (emesis), has...
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Mediterranean diet may reduce breast cancer risk
Spanish researchers think extra virgin olive oil could be the secretBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsSeptember 14, 2015Health experts have for some time recommended the Mediterranean diet as a healthy...
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Elevated breast cancer risk for African American women using hormone supplements
The overall increase in risk was as high as 50% in one studyBy Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairsDecember 1, 2015African American women who use certain types of female hormone supplements face a sharply...
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Breast cancer researchers raise warning about too much sugar
Sugar industry responds that results are being "sensationalized"By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsJanuary 6, 2016Cancer researchers in Texas have a word of advice for women at risk of breast cancer go...
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Fruits and vegetables early in life linked to lower risk of breast cancer later
Findings indicate that high consumption rates can reduce the risk by 25%By Christopher Maynard of ConsumerAffairsMay 13, 2016You may have heard of the old adage that An apple a day keeps the doctor...
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Most expensive breast cancer treatments not always most effective
Researchers say oncologists should consider cost when prescribingBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsJune 6, 2016Drug costs have increased significantly in recent years, at times even`becoming a...
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AI software could make early breast cancer detection easier
Researchers say the software could eliminate false positives and unnecessary biopsiesBy Sarah D. Young of ConsumerAffairsSeptember 19, 2016Breast cancer screenings are an important preventative health...
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Screening developed for women with dense breast tissue
Rapid Breast MRI developer says the protocol could detect breast cancer six years earlierBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsFebruary 21, 2017A doctor in Flint, Mich., says he has developed a special...
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Early-stage breast cancer patients may get too much treatment
Cancer researchers say medical guidelines aren't being followedBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsMay 25, 2017Besides the physical and emotional toll a disease like cancer takes, there is also the...
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Study suggests cancer surgery raises risk of disease spread
Researchers say the wound-healing process can unleash new tumorsBy Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairsApril 16, 2018Surgery has long been an option to treat breast cancer, but new research suggests that it...
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Weight loss could be key to lowering risk of breast cancer in postmenopausal...
The study results prove timely as October is Breast Cancer Awareness MonthBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsOctober 9, 2018Breast cancer affects hundreds of thousands of women in the United States...
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Women at increased risk for breast cancer for up to 20 years after childbirth
Researchers say age and heredity could play a large roleBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsDecember 11, 2018Pregnancy comes with several health risks, both for mothers and their babies. Though nine...
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Onion and garlic linked with lower risk of breast cancer in women
Researchers say the foods could help reduce breast cancer risk by nearly 70 percentBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsSeptember 24, 2019Researchers from the University of Buffalo have found that women...
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Doctors urge FDA to add cancer warning labels to cheese products
Physicians say consumers should be aware of the link between dairy products and increased risk of dying of breast cancerBy Sarah D. Young of ConsumerAffairsOctober 10, 2019The Physicians Committee for...
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Routine blood work could detect breast cancer up to five years before symptoms
Researchers believe this would be a much simpler testing method than current practicesBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsNovember 4, 2019A new study conducted by researchers at the National Cancer...
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Popular hair treatments could increase the risk of breast cancer
Researchers warn consumers about the risks associated with permanent hair dye and straightenersBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsDecember 6, 2019While recent studies have focused on breast cancer risk...
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Diets high in fiber linked to reduced risk of breast cancer
Healthy eating habits and early detection are powerful tools for combating the diseaseBy Christopher Maynard of ConsumerAffairsApril 6, 2020Health experts constantly stress the importance of consumers...
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Breast cancer survivors with romantic relationships could have better health...
Researchers say lower stress levels could make the differenceBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsJune 4, 2020While romantic relationships can affect everything from parenting outcomes to finances, a new...
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New breast cancer discovery could help slow the spread of the disease
Experts have identified a gene responsible for the rapid progression of breast cancerBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsNovember 20, 2020A new study conducted by researchers from the University of...
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Lifestyle therapies help improve breast cancer survival rates, study finds
Experts say these kinds of treatments can also improve patients quality of lifeBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsDecember 29, 2021A new study recently published in the Journal of Oncology explored how...
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New study finds AI may be 20% more effective at detecting cancer
Experts put the technology to the test to see how it can benefit consumersBy Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairsAugust 4, 2023As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to make headlines, a new...
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