HER2+ Breast Cancers Recur More Often

Recent studies may give reason for doctors to presribe Herceptin for HER2-positive breast tumors smaller than 6mm.

Obesity = Increased Risk of Cancer

A new report estimates excess body fat is responsible for 105,000 cancers every year in the United States, including 17% of all breast cancers.

A Cancer Cure on your Spice Shelf?

Many cultures have long believed in the medicinal qualities of curcumin, the main component in the common cooking spice, turmeric. Now research is showing it has real cancer-fighting abilities.

Shortened Breast Radiation Therapy May be as Effective as Traditional 5-7 Weeks

A shortened, more intensive course of radiation given to the whole breast has shown favorable results, indicating it may be as effective as the traditional 5-7 week treatment plan.

Advancing Cancer Knowledge Through Garden Weeds?

A common weed could hold the key to advanced research on cell division and longevity, according to a NIH-sponsored study published in the journal "Molecular Cell."

A Reverse Prescription: Lift Weights to Improve Lymphedema

Recent clinical trial shows weight training is not only safe for most women with lymphedema, it can also improve their symptoms.

Researchers Map Metastatic Tumor DNA

New discovery decodes DNA of metastatic tumors, finding 5 new mutations and determining a "roadmap" for further study.