Science & Medicine
Women considering a mastectomy after being diagnosed with breast cancer often face a difficult decision: whether to remove their healthy breast as well.
Feb. 12, 2014
New breast cancer cases in the U.S. are forecast to rise by as much as 50% by 2030, government researchers reported Monday.
April 20, 2015
Hardly a day goes by without a call from a co-worker, friend or family member with a medical question.
Feb. 12, 2001
At least one-third and possibly half of women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer could be candidates for breast-saving “lumpectomies” rather than breast removal but not enough doctors are offering that option to their patients, three major health organizations said Monday.
Oct. 20, 1992
Breast cancer and BRCA mutations: Removing healthy breast saves lives
With any luck, a screening mammogram that shows no sign of breast cancer means you won’t have to think about the disease until it’s time for your next exam.
May 3, 2018
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Oct. 20, 1997
Booster Shots
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Jan. 26, 2009
Aug. 4, 2008
Too many women with breast cancer are sacrificing too many healthy breasts for too little benefit, new research suggests.
Sept. 3, 2014