Breast Cancer
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Supreme Court Ruling Could Drop Price of Breast Cancer Gene Test
By Rachael Rettner published
The Supreme Court ruling on gene patents could result in a drop in the price of genetic tests for breast cancer.

Avastin Shouldn't Be Used to Treat Breast Cancer, FDA Says
By Rachael Rettner published
The FDA is revoking its approval of Avastin as a treatment for breast cancer.

Chubbiness May Shield Preteen Girls From Breast Cancer
By Rachael Rettner published
Chubbiness at the onset of puberty in young girls may protect against breast cancer late in life.

Alcohol May Thwart Breast Cancer's Spread
By Rachael Rettner published
High doses of alcohol suppress the spread of breast cancer tumors in mice.

Breast Cancer Survivors Face Higher Risk of Brain Problems
By Live Science Staff published
Breast cancer, and the treatment for it, may damage the brain.

For Breast Cancer Risk, Red Wine May Be Better than White
By Allison Becker published
Women who drank red wine every day for a month had lower estrogen levels than those who drank white wine.

Breast Cancer Radiation Slightly Raises Heart Disease Risk
By Rachael Rettner published
Radiation therapy for breast cancer may increase women's risk for heart disease later in life, a new study suggests.

Pro-Mammogram Statistics Draw Challenge
By Susan E. Matthews published
An awareness campaign by Susan G Komen for the Cure may have exaggerated the benefits of breast cancer screening.
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