A new genetic test that claims to determine a woman's risk for the most common forms of breast cancer is spurring a debate about unregulated medical tests. The new test, made by Decode Genetics, uses a blood sample or cheek swab to determine if women have genetic links to breast cancer. But some experts warn that the test could alarm some women and give others a false sense of security. They warn that breast cancer risk is a complicated matter involving age, family risk, and environmental...
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A new report asserts that there is a link between rising breast cancer rates and the increased use of synthetic chemicals. The report--produced by a... Read more »
Researchers in Britain have found two new genetic links to breast cancer, bringing the total of known genetic variants to 13. in this study,... Read more »
(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research is helping doctors unlock the genetic mysteries behind breast cancer, helping women discover and treat their... Read more »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a genetic test that can determine if women with breast cancer will be helped by the drug... Read more »
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The three major treatments of breast cancer are surgery, radiation, and drug therapy. No one treatment fits every patient, and combination therapy is... Read more »