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Los Angeles breast cancer

New study on which women should have a mammogram

In recent years, significant debate has arisen regarding which women should undergo a mammogram. To assess the situation for women in their 40s,...
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Less than one drink a day keeps breast cancer at bay

Another study has reported that alcohol intake is associated with an increased risk for breast cancer, which is the leading cause of cancer death...
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New breast cancer gene discovered

According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, breast cancer is the leading cause of premature cancer death and the second most...
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Radiation treatment generates treatment-resistant breast cancer cells

Most are aware that a common treatment for breast cancer is radiation therapy; however, a new UCLA study has reported the disturbing finding that...
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What does Planned Parenthood, Susan G Komen and Rape Victims have in common?

Planned Parenthood and Susan G Komen are organizations with a mission to help women. Rape victims while not always women—but includes...
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Breast cancer surgery guidelines reported to be unclear

According to a new study, almost 50% of women who had lumpectomies for breast cancer underwent a second operation that they may not have needed...
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Quality of life impacted more in young breast cancer patients

According to a new study by UCLA researchers, the quality of life in younger patients treated for breast cancer is seriously compromised and these...
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New study reports unnecessary breast cancer treatment

According to a new study, women are being treated unnecessarily for breast cancer due to mammograms "overdiagnosing" cancers which would...
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New study on low-risk breast cancers

According to a new study, a significant increase in "low-risk" and "ultra-low-risk" breast cancers among women 49 to 60 years...
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Twenty cancer cases reported in women with defective breast implants

On December 30, French health authorities reported that 20 cases of breast cancer were found in substandard breast implants; however, they insisted...
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