Breast Cancer

Many aren't being screened for later cancers, study finds

Two new studies show a possible link, although not direct cause-and-effect

Screening should start at age 40, not 50 as U.S. task force recommends, Harvard radiologist says

Women who developed embolism during cancer treatment more likely to have variant, study shows

Many factors, including access to health care, could affect outcome, analysis finds

Older women with the leading tumor type can use aromatase inhibitors before or after tamoxifen

32 percent reduced odds seen in postmenopausal women, but more study is needed, researchers say

Integrative medicine focuses on mind, body and spirit, combining today's cutting-edge treatments with nontraditional techniques and approaches. The June issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter features an in-depth Special Report on this rapidly growing area of medicine, covering mind-body, energy and hands-on therapies.

Half of breast cancer patients stop taking key medications ahead of schedule, a decision that can increase their risk of relapse and death, a new study shows.

Scientists discuss in 'Comparing two treatment methods for post mastectomy lymphedema: complex decongestive therapy alone and in combination with intermittent pneumatic compression' new findings in breast cancer. There is no cure for breast cancer related lymphedema.