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Many Women Diagnosed With Breast Cancer Know Little About Their Condition
February 18, 2015
Article
A study has found that a large number of women diagnosed with breast cancer know little about the basic characteristics of the cancer:
Genomic Test Helps Estimate Risk of Recurrence More Than 5 Years After Diagnosis for Some Breast Cancers
November 27, 2014
Article
A genomic test (also called a genomic assay) analyzes the activity of a group of genes linked to the risk of a particular disease.
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day 2014
October 22, 2014
Article
October 13 was National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Managing Editor Claire Nixon talks with oncology counselor Sage Bolte, Ph.D., about how to deal with October's pink onslaught if you're living with metastasis and Breastcancer.org Medical Adviser Brian Wojciechowski, M.D., on where we are today with metastatic treatment options.
Breast Cancer Myths and Facts
October 07, 2014
Article
Only 10% of breast cancer is hereditary. Which means 90% is not. Now, you can't change your genes, but healthier lifestyle choices can make a difference.
Exercise Reduces Risk, but Benefits Disappear if Women Stop Exercising
September 24, 2014
Article
Many studies have found a link between regular exercise and a lower risk of being diagnosed with breast cancer or breast cancer coming back (recurrence). As a result, the American Cancer Society and many doctors recommend that women who've been diagnosed with breast cancer, as well as those who haven't, exercise regularly – about 4 to 5 hours per week at a moderate intensity level. (Brisk walking is considered moderate intensity exercise.)
Abnormal PALB2 Gene Increases Breast Cancer Risk More Than Previously Thought
September 05, 2014
Article
About 5% to 10% of breast cancers are thought to be hereditary, caused by abnormal genes passed from parent to child.