Breast Cancer
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Risk of Uncommon, Aggressive Breast Cancer Rises with Having More Children: Study
By Live Science Staff published
Women who had given birth three or more times were 1.5 times more likely to develop "triple-negative" breast cancer than women who'd given birth only once, the study showed.
Cell Research Shows Promise in Hard-To-Treat Breast Cancer
By Karen Rowan published
The study shows there is something amiss in what appears to be normal breast tissue in women with a certain mutation.
Q & A: Do Mammograms Cause Cancer?
By Rachael Rettner published
Questions and answers about the accuracy of mammograms and the risks of radiation induced cancer.
MRIs Helpful for Past Breast Cancer Patients, Study Finds
By Live Science Staff published
Women who have battled breast cancer should get an MRI in addition to mammography, study says.
New Test May Predict Success of Chemo for Breast Cancer
By Rachael Rettner published
A new genetic test may be able to predict a woman's chance of survival after chemotherapy for breast cancer.
Soy Foods Found Harmless to Breast Cancer Patients
By Rachael Rettner published
Eating soy food does not increase the risk of breast cancer recurrence.
Coffee Protects Against Type of Breast Cancer
By Amanda Chan published
Women who drink five cups of coffee a day are 57 percent less likely to develop the cancer than women who drink less than a cup of coffee a day.

Exercise Cuts Breast Cancer Risk, Study Finds
By Susan E. Matthews published
Exercising and maintaining a healthy weight reduces risk of breast cancer.
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