The increase in breast cancer rates among younger patients is occurring as the incidence of other early-onset cancers — ...

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women. Early detection results in 99% five-year survival rates.

It’s a sobering statistic: 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime.1 ...

This is the question I asked myself when I was diagnosed with breast cancer back in mid-April,” she wrote. “I know this will come as a shock to many, but I am okay and I will be okay.

Two new studies have identified a possible way to block the progression of several forms of blood cancer using a drug already in clinical trials against breast cancer.

Part of new guidance out in the last year from the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force stated all women at average risk of breast cancer should start getting mammograms at age 40.

Cancer screening is key to saving patients' lives since an earlier stage diagnosis improves survival rates, decreases morbidity, and leads to less intensive treatments.