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
Preliminary study suggests danger from prolonged exposure to cadmium
But researchers say lawmakers, private industry need to do more to encourage change
Study found physically active women were less likely to be depressed, fatigued during treatment
Study finds lingering pain, swelling, fatigue, mobility problems in many women
The more alcohol consumed, the higher the likelihood, researchers say
Reason may rest with concerns about recurrence of disease, study says
Researchers urge women who have false-positive results to get regular follow-ups
Study finds doubled risk with recent use of the injectable contraceptive for a year
Study suggests screening methods beyond mammograms may be useful in high-risk patients
Half of cancer survivors die of other conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes
High intake of cruciferous vegetables associated with lower death rate, researchers say
Up to 25% of mammogram-detected breast cancers may not need treatment, researchers say
Commercial genome scans no substitute for healthy lifestyle, medical check-ups
Preliminary study found that IL-2 plus retinoic acid helped patients with advanced disease
Treatment aimed at stopping recurrence does trigger immune response, but true significance unknown
Data from government-funded study contradicts earlier findings on menopause treatment
Medications target cancer stem cells, which are resistant to most other drugs, study says
Heavy consumption increases risk up to 50 percent, new review finds
But incidence of cancers linked to obesity increasing, researchers find
Preliminary study suggests procedure may buy time for those with advanced disease
Researchers took weight-based chemotherapy dosage into account
But researchers say it's too soon for these preliminary findings to influence practice
Decades-long look at Dutch screening program finds benefit, even as treatments got better
Early study finds these women were no more likely than others to have disease recur
Study found women who consumed the most were 21% more likely to develop disease
Manufacturer must conduct extensive studies to gauge health risks
Study looked at women with hysterectomy taking hormones for menopause symptoms
Some women who received a once-standard drug regimen still have memory problems, study says
High co-pays lead many to skip life-saving screen, study finds
Young age, vague complaints, language barriers may delay diagnosis, study says
Study suggests Abraxas gene variant acts in concert with BRCA1 to raise disease risk
More cancers spotted this way were found at early stages, were easier to treat