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A study has found that a large number of women diagnosed with breast cancer know little about the basic characteristics of the cancer:

A genomic test (also called a genomic assay) analyzes the activity of a group of genes linked to the risk of a particular disease.

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.

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.

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.)

About 5% to 10% of breast cancers are thought to be hereditary, caused by abnormal genes passed from parent to child.

Helpful eating tips for women who are going through breast cancer treatment

In this podcast, Brian Wojciechowski, MD, Breastcancer.org medical adviser, discusses some of the research that was published in July 2014.