Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a type of cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas; those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas. While the overwhelming majority of cases are women, men can sometimes also develop breast cancer. Worldwide, breast cancer comprises 22.9% of all cancers in women.

Breast Cancer Stories

Nelson Mandela’s Granddaughter Releases Memoir Discussing Sexual Abuse, Breast Cancer, And Addiction

Zoleka Mandela released her new memoir, in which she describes her struggles with sexual abuse, breast cancer, and addiction.
'Good Morning America' Host Diagnosed With Breast Cancer After On-Air Mammogram

Amy Robach, correspondent for "Good Morning America," revealed on-air that her live mammogram showed the early stages of breast cancer.
New Drug Combination Causes Cancer To 'Eat' Itself, Could Soon Treat Multiple Cancer Types

A new combination of enzyme inhibiting drugs that causes cancerous cells to digest themselves could soon enter clinical trials.
Mutations In Breast Cancer Patients May Explain Resistance To Anti-Estrogen Therapy

A set of mutations could help scientists understand why so many breast cancer patients become resistant to anti-estrogen therapy.
Preventable Breast Cancer Deaths Linked To Poverty In UK

Researchers found that 450 breast cancer deaths in the UK each year could be attributed to being economically deprived, which is correlated with later diagnosis of tumors.
'Breast Cancer Dialogues': Theater Play Helps Doctors Empathize With Patients

For doctors, facing the emotional and social aspects of medicine can be improved through theater plays such as "Breast Cancer Dialogues."
Breast Cancer Rates Rising In India, Especially Among Younger Women

As lifestyles change in India, breast cancer rates rise, especially among younger women.
Exposure To Obesity Hormone In Pregnancy Could Up Breast Cancer Risk

Researchers say an obesity hormone could be problematic for pregnancy's protective effect on a woman's risk of developing breast cancer.
'Tweeting Bra’ Reminds Women To Perform Monthly Breast Self-Exams [VIDEO]

A "tweeting bra" created by Nestle Fitness sends tweets reminding women to do a self breast exam every time it's unclasped.
Herceptin, Breast Cancer Drug, May Cause Heart Troubles For Some Patients

Two recently published studies have found Herceptin to increase the risk of cardiac events among some older patients.
'Mamming' Is An Internet Sensation, But Breast Cancer Isn't Funny [VIDEOS]

'Mamming' aims to embrace the awkwardness of breast cancer screening by telling women to place there breasts on random objects and snap photos. Is it funny?
3 Breast Cancer-Fighting Foods: Cartenoids, Isoflavones Linked To Increased Survival

These three foods have been shown to reduce the incidence, mortality, and recurrence of breast cancer.

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