Link seen only with most common form of disease
Worse breast cancer survival seen with low-density tissue in obese women, study finds
More research needed on the long-term effects of chemotherapy exposure in the womb, expert says
But expert says it's too soon to say it will replace older drug
Current advisory says no to radiation post-lumpectomy, but new data suggest otherwise
Support groups don't meet their emotional needs, study finds
But, Komen official maintains routine screening gives best chance for improved survival
Combining two currently used meds improved survival, reduced disease spread
Causes may include gaps in screening, preventive care and lifestyle differences, researcher says
Afinitor can be used by postmenopausal women with specific type of advanced tumor
Among certain postmenopausal women
Women with largest babies had more than doubled disease risk of those with smallest newborns
But other experts cite limitations of Swedish study, encourage regular mammograms
For tumors sensitive to estrogen, extra pounds might keep hormone levels higher, study finds
Preventive health care is essential for people with chronic diseases, study authors say
Study suggests results with these drugs might alter the odds, but more research needed
Bone marrow cells must be wiped out to improve cure rates, researchers say
Guidelines associated with a 6 percent drop in screenings among women in their 40s, study says
Researchers found up to 30 percent reduction, as long as women didn't gain weight
Most survivable cancers are those diagnosed and treated early, experts say
Swedish study that tracked people for 24 years found association between the two
Insulin glargine (Lantus) appears safe, but longer studies needed, researcher says
But evidence isn't strong enough yet to change clinical practice, experts note
MDS, which might be tied to Roberts' prior cancer treatment, requires bone marrow transplant
But 'production issues' could affect drug's supply
Study of about 300 women found exams helped predict survival in early stages of disease
Study found herb worked better than sham treatment, but only after about 2 months
Even those childhood cancer survivors who got low doses should be screened yearly, researchers say
Study found Taxol outperformed Abraxane, Ixempra in terms of survival and side effects
HER-2 positive patients survived longer on new med than those getting standard treatment, study says
Researchers report that long-term, high-level exercise made a difference
Infection, lifestyle tied to which cancer types are most common in different countries
Also, risk differences seen in 'morning' versus 'evening' people
Researchers review evidence for forthcoming guidelines by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Disease, chemotherapy often result in lingering damage to women's heart and lungs
It was better than clinical exam in determining if treatment was working before breast cancer surgery
Study didn't prove that weight loss lowers risk, but it did cut estrogen, which may help older women
Experts stress that information needs to be passed on after cancer treatment ends
Findings include genetic link to breast cancer, researchers say
Review looked at six decades of studies on cancer, physical activity
Newer technology missed half of tumors and yielded many false positives, researchers say
Males typically older at diagnosis, often have larger tumors, experts find
Researchers favor annual mammograms even with no family history
However, breast cancer survival rates were best among 13 industrialized nations
Study finds poorer outcomes with localized, partial-breast approach
Preliminary study found women who showed alterations in a specific gene were more likely to develop disease later
New study found decrease in inflammation warning signals
Regular screening recommended if you have family history of breast cancer, dense breast tissue, experts say
Eating well, exercising and maintaining normal weight boost survival, American Cancer Society finds
Effect on caregivers can last years, researcher says