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.

'False-Alarm Mammograms' Linked to Increased Breast Cancer Risk
By Anna Azvolinsky published
Women who've received a "false positive" mammogram may be at an increased risk for developing breast cancer later, a new study finds.

Sheryl Crow's Brain Tumor and Breast Cancer: Are They Related?
By Rachael Rettner published
The singer Sheryl Crow's recent diagnosis of a brain tumor is unlikely to be related to her previous breast cancer.

Why Some Women with Breast Cancer Gene Don't Get Cancer
By Sarah C.P. Williams published
Women with BRCA mutations have a higher risk of developing breast cancer, but not all actually develop the disease.

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.
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