Cancer vaccine approved by FDA for human testing

News brief: Promising new vaccine to help prevent breast and ovarian cancers in women now approved for human testing.

New therapy a possible alternative for women resistant to Herceptin

For women resistant to Herceptin, there is a new possible alternative called Affitoxin.

Fertility still possible for young patients enduring chemotherapy

There is a new drug called triptorelin that suppresses ovarian function and could help breast cancer patients preserve their fertility at a lower cost than cryopreservation.

Breast reconstruction immediately after mastectomy safe

A new study indicates that having reconstructive surgery immediately following mastectomy is safe.

Together, hypnosis and local anesthesia may offer better surgical outcomes

New study from Europe finds that breast cancer patients undergoing a combination hypnosis/local anesthesia option fared better in terms of recovery time, hospital stay, and more.

Common Bone Drug May Help Prevent Breast Cancer Recurrence

New study suggests early stage breast cancer patients taking Zometa with their hormone therapy may reduce their risk of recurrence.

Study indicates soy foods safe after breast cancer

In a shift from the popular thinking, new evidence indicates that eating soy may actually be beneficial for breast cancer survivors.