Yesterday, actress Angelina Jolie came forward with a confession that startled many people: earlier this year, she had chosen to undergo a double mastectomy to remove her breasts, and is planning on having another surgery to remove her ovaries.
Actress, director and humanitarian, Angelina Jolie, opens up about her preventative double mastectomy.
Working out is not just good for your waistline.
Exercise, which has been proven to reduce bone loss, might also fight cancer, according to a new study.
Because of the fashion for larger breasts, breast augmentation surgery is a fairly common procedure these days. In
Scientists have long puzzled over why early pregnancy protects women from breast cancer. Researchers say early pregnancy protects humans and rodents against breast cancer. Previous research found that having a child before the age of 20 decreases a woman's risk of breast cancer by half.
The study was conducted by examining 634 Swedish women who suffered from breast cancer.
Skin cancer patients may have an increased risk of other cancers, according to a new study.
The painkiller was able to inhibit the growth of the tumors.
A new study has revealed that the mammogram rate for women did not decline after the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended against routine mammogram screening for women between the ages of 40 and 49 in 2009.
Executives admit that the implants were filled with a homemade unregulated mixture of industrial- and agricultural-grade silicone.
A 57-year-old woman was saved from breast cancer thanks to her pet dog.
Experts say healthy women who are at an increased risk for breast cancer because of family or personal history should take drugs to lower their risk.
Will you survive chemotherapy? A new study suggests that it all depends on your genes.
Researchers will begin a clinical trial studying the effects of blocking testosterone from promoting the growth of breast cancer.