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

Genome Sequencing Is Currently 77% Accurate — It Needs To Get Better

Medically important genes fall within swaths of the human genome from which it is difficult to obtain accurate sequence information: study.
Double Mastectomies On The Rise Despite Unchanging Cancer Rates

More women are moving away from the breast-conserving surgery they once demanded, and experts aren't sure if this is a good thing.
When It Comes To Cancer, Diversity Isn’t Always A Good Thing

A test capable of determining how aggressively a tumor may spread would aid clinicians in forming a treatment plan.
More Women Getting Tested For Breast Cancer Gene, But Is It Worth It?

Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women under 40, and now genetic testing is helping shape treatment options for those affected women.
3-Time Breast Cancer Survivor And Fundraiser May Never Have Had Cancer

Tracy Dart, who was believed to be a three-time breast cancer survivor and raised over $400,000 for the Susan G. Komen Foundation, may never have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Searching ‘Junk’ DNA To Find A Gene That Prevents Cancer

A strand of non-coding RNA — transcribed from a stretch of junk DNA — prevents cells from turning cancerous: study.
Women Can Lower Their Breast Cancer Risk By Adding Fiber To Their Diets

Young women can lower their future risk for breast cancer by adopting a diet high in fiber.
Breastfeeding Might Save Thousands Of Infants And Their Moms

Breastfeeding could save the lives of more than 800,000 children and 20,000 mothers each year, according to a recent study.
The Long-Term Effects Of Breast Cancer Chemo On The Immune System

Certain white blood cell types struggle to fully recover in the months following breast cancer chemotherapy.
More Women Benefit From Getting Their First Mammogram At Age 50

New study finds biennial mammogram screenings starting at age 50 are better for women at average risk of breast cancer.
Obama Wants To Cure Cancer With The Help Of Immunotherapy

President Obama promised to undertake a national effort to cure cancer, a “new moonshot” with Vice President Biden in charge of “mission control.”
Viagra, Other Pfizer Drugs Will Cost More In 2016

Pfizer Inc raised U.S. prices for more than 100 of its drugs, some by as much as 20 percent, according to a recent report.

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