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Walking May Help Prevent Breast, Bowel Cancer: Experts
Researchers say tens of thousands of women could avoid getting breast cancer each year if they got more gentle exercise in--particularly walking. Read Summary > -
Vitamin D Affects Genes for Cancer, Autoimmune Diseases: Study
Scientists at Oxford University have discovered a link between vitamin D deficiency and genes related to both cancer and autoimmune diseases. Read Summary > -
FDA Releases New List of Possible Drug Safety Concerns
Drugs on the list include the birth control pill Inplanon, the breast cancer drug Herceptin, and the heart drug Multaq. Read Summary > -
HRT Plus Low Body Weight May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
A new study may reignite the debate on the risks posed by hormone replacement therapy (HRT) on breast cancer. Read Summary > -
Panel Wants FDA to Withdrawal Approval for Avastin
An advisory panel to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has overwhelmingly voted to withdrawal approval for the breast cancer drug Avastin. Read Summary > -
African Ancestry Linked to Deadliest Type of Breast Cancer
Women with African heritage are more prone to the deadlier "triple negative" type of breast cancer, researchers say. Read Summary > -
Breast Cancer Survival Rates Have Doubled Since 1970s
In the 1970s 44 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer survived for at least 10 years, compared to 77 percent now. Read Summary > -
Fish Oil Reduces Breast Cancer Risk: Study
Seattle researchers followed over 35,000 post-menopausal women and found that those who regularly took a fish oil supplement had a 32 percent reduced risk of developing the most common form of breast cancer. Read Summary >
