A Florida firefighter who has spent the last 30 years saving the lives of others is starting the fight to…
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6 important things every woman should understand about breast cancer
We hear so much about breast cancer (especially this time of the year) that it’s easy to think we’re on…
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Side effects may lead breast cancer patients to skip drugs
Breast cancer patients who report more side effects of their hormone therapy drugs and less confidence communicating with their doctors…
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Koch, Kravis donate total of $250M for hospitals, research
Industrialist David H. Koch (kohk) and financier Henry R. Kravis have made separate donations totaling $250 million for hospitals and…
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Breast biopsy accuracy is questioned in experimental study
Here’s another reason for getting a second medical opinion: Biopsy specialists frequently misdiagnose breast tissue, potentially leading to too-aggressive treatment…
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Studies: Avastin may fight early breast cancers
Surprising results from two new studies may reopen debate about the value of Avastin for breast cancer. The drug helped…
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Astronomy algorithms help detect aggressive cancers
Cancer researchers are teaming up with astronomers using computerized algorithms designed for viewing distant galaxies to spot biomarkers that can…
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer Awareness Day: Continuing the battle
When something is wrong, I can feel it in my gut. Whether it be the way a radiology technician looks…
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How obesity may raise breast cancer risk
Women who have a certain genetic marker may be at increased risk for breast cancer, especially if they are overweight…
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