Breast Cancer

Advances in ostomy care and maintenance have resulted in more normal lives following colorectal cancer surgery.

New therapies and combinations make progress in HER2-positive breast cancer.

Research into vaccine therapy for cancer is extending to many cancer types.

The latest in cancer prevention, diagnosis & treatment.

Estrogen-only hormone therapy ups breast cancer risk if taken long term.

Only about a third of women undergo immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy, according to a 2011 analysis in the Annals of Surgical Oncology, with 11.5 percent delaying reconstructive surgery for months or years, and more than half of patients foregoing it altogether.

For some survivors, genetic counseling could be a lifelong relationship.

Massage after breast cancer treatment can help ease many side effects.

New studies show radiation and chemotherapy may cause thinking problems that persist after treatment.

Regorafenib shows to extend survival in metastatic colorectal cancer.

Research updates from the annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium and American Society of Hematology.

A new study published in The Lancet shows that one group could reduce their risk of colorectal cancer from taking the pill on a daily basis.

Afinitor (exemestane) and an aromatase inhibitor delay cancer growth in metastatic breast cancer.

A phase 3 randomized trial of two hormone therapies showed that in some postmenopausal women with hormone-positive metastatic breast cancer, the combo improves survival.

Women receiving a supportive care drug to reduce bone loss caused by breast cancer treatment may actually be getting more than that—improved survival and lower risk of metastatic recurrence.

Scientists research whether cancer stem cells are the key to eradicating the disease.

No rest for advocates who’ve made cancer their mission.

Aromasin (exemestane) reduces the risk of post-menopausal breast cancer.

Study shows flaxseed doesn't help with hot flashes.

Recent studies link vitamin D and folate intake to colon cancer risk reduction.

Regional lymph node radiation could benefit certain patients.

Aromasin (exemestane) provides alternative option for postmenopausal women in breast cancer prevention.

Latest study results on PARP inhibitor iniparib disappointing, but may be helpful in second-line therapy.

Once again, when it comes to surgery to treat breast cancer, less has been shown to be more.

CURE's Lena Huang sits down with actress Cynthia Nixon to discuss how cancer has affected her life.

Early trial shows botanical for advanced breast cancer ready for next step.

ColoPrint gene assay can help guide treatment options for some colorectal patients, study shows.

The latest in cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Patients and the FDA battle over Avastin's breast cancer indication.