breast cancer

Isolation of certain gene variants that boost the risk of breast cancer may be an effective treatment, but genetic screening offers only a slight edge over the conventional questionnaire in predicting the onset of the disease, finds a new study.

St. Louis -- U.S. cancer experts say they've found a newly identified cancer biomarker might define a new subtype of breast cancer and offer a potential way to treat it.

Houston -- U.S. medical researchers say they have identified the gene that enables breast cancer growth and metastasis.

Washington, January 28 -- John Edwards was unfaithful to his wife, reveals a former aide of the two-time presidential candidate in his new tell-all book, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.

Los Angeles, January 21 -- Former "Survivor: Palau" contestant Jennifer Lyon died at her home in Oregon Tuesday night, People magazine confirmed. She was 37.

Los Angeles, December 24 -- Teresa Heinz Kerry, the 71-year-old wife of the 2004 Democratic presidential nominee, Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts, said she has breast cancer and is being treated through mammography.

San Antonio, December 11 -- Osteoporosis drugs such as Fosamax and Actonel commonly prescribed to prevent bone loss and broken hips in women may also protect them from breast cancer, two new studies suggest.

New York, December 6 -- The debate over how often women should undergo mammogram tests seems to have gained momentum.

Los Angeles, CA, November 21 -- Former American football player Chris Spielman’s wife Stefanie has died after a lengthy battle with breast cancer, according to reports. She was 42.

New York, October 25 -- The breast cancer month is drawing to an end and health professionals want women to educate themselves about the disease, its causes, and how to prevent it.