Certain types leave survivors with worse mental and physical well-being, study finds
Some, but not all, differences persist after taking socioeconomic status into account
Findings based on 50 cancer survivors who were followed for 25 years
Study found that those who were obese or underweight had worst outlook
It helps them regain strength
Study found brachytherapy had higher rates of wound, skin problems than whole-breast treatment in older women
Most recent research suggests short-term use OK for younger menopausal women, but not for older women
New technique produces better images at lower radiation dose
Updated recommendations don't address relief of menopausal symptoms
Early study suggests levels of certain hormones may add to list of disease risk factors
Researchers found association between time spent nursing and risk of hormone-negative tumors
Study findings illustrate disease's burden 'quite starkly,' author says
Experts suggest developing an activity schedule, signing a 'contract' with a supportive friend
Assistance from so-called 'patient navigators' may improve odds for survival, researchers say
New biomarker reveals odds of heart disease, diabetes and breast cancer, study says
Experts say standard diagnostic and treatment methods don't work for inflammatory breast cancer
'Listen to your body,' woman urges, to fight off inflammatory breast cancer
Dutch research finds digital screening better at detecting life-threatening tumors
Promising results for triple-negative form of disease seen in tests with mice
3-pronged payload targets cancerous cells, reducing side effects and prolonging life, study says
Study found those on aromatase inhibitors reported more pain during intercourse
Research involving 348 tumors shows the disease is varied, but also points to treatments
Finding offers insight into causes of disease that kills several hundred men in US each year
Many popular films use death as plot device even though survival is much improved, researcher says
Mammography will help doctors decide which women should get new screen
Used in tandem with mammography, it should help spot tough-to-see tumors, agency says
Women with common tumor types might die of disease a decade later, affecting treatment decisions
But their total death rate for cancer has dropped in past 3 years, report shows
Findings highlight need for coordinated care for their unique health needs
European review finds that screening every two years worthwhile for those aged 50 to 70
Tool could help surgeons determine if all cancerous tissue is excised in lumpectomy, study says
Bone scans, liver ultrasounds and chest X-rays only caught small number of cases
Women's symptoms were typically mild, review found, and strategies exist to manage them
Chest radiation before age 30 might be a risk for those with BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations
Findings suggest prone position might reduce exposure of heart, lungs
Daily activities by themselves are not enough, researcher says
Analysis finds increased risk of cardiac problems with Herceptin in real-world setting
Studies showed 57% reduction in death risk with first, no benefit with second
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