Low-Fat Diet May Decrease Risk of Dying From Breast Cancer
In an authoritative study, researchers have found that women who decrease fat intake while increasing the number of vegetables and fruit within their diet have a lower risk of dying from breast cancer. Conducted under a clinical trial at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, the study involved nearly 49,000 women ranging in age from 50 to […]
What is a Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy?
One of the most daunting parts of a debilitating illness is the notion that your quality of life will never be the same. While many women are certainly grateful to survive illnesses associated with tumor, there is often a stigma associated with deep breast-tissue removal. Fortunately, there are now patient-centered methods of mastectomy that can […]
African American women with breast cancer face both a higher financial impact and mortality rate than other groups
Even though the overall rates of breast cancer diagnosis in black and white women are approximately the same, black women are 20% to 40% more likely to die from breast cancer. Researchers believe the difference in survival rates is likely due to several factors, including genetics, the biology of the cancer, cost associated with treating […]
What to expect at your first mammogram
When your doctor tells you it’s time to schedule your first mammogram you’ll probably have questions on what to expect. Here are some tips and suggestions to help make your first and subsequent appointments as smooth as possible. Early Detection is key. Don’t put off your mammogram. Having a mammogram is one of the best […]
Celebrating Geneticist Mary-Claire King – Discovering the BRCA1 gene
Affecting one in eight women in the United States, the impact of breast cancer touches nearly everyone. We want to celebrate the accomplishments of advocate and geneticist Mary-Claire King, whose ground breaking research revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. Born in a suburb of Chicago, Mary-Claire King developed an interest in solving mysteries […]