Latest about Breast Cancer
AI predicts 5-year breast cancer risk better than standard tools — but we aren't sure how it works
Artificial intelligence models can use breast imaging data to pinpoint those at highest risk of getting breast cancer in the next five years, better than a standard approach.
Breast cancer screening should start at age 40, expert task force says
A task force of experts recommended that female patients be screened for breast cancer starting at age 40.
Black patients may need breast cancer screenings earlier than what many guidelines recommend
A study suggests that Black patients might benefit from breast cancer screenings starting at age 42, rather than age 50.
Hormonal birth control slightly increases breast cancer risk, regardless of type
Hormonal contraceptives slightly raise users' risk of breast cancer, regardless of whether they're combination or progestogen-only.
Breast cancer: Symptoms, treatment and prevention
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States.
Alcohol Boosts the Risk of Breast Cancer. Many Women Have No Idea.
Drinking alcohol is known to raise women's risk of developing breast cancer, but many women aren't aware of this link.
Many Women with Breast Cancer Don't Need Chemotherapy
Up to 70 percent of women with a certain type of breast cancer may not need chemotherapy, a new study finds.
