Breakthrough Breast Cancer Publishes Definitive Guide To Family History Of Breast Cancer

Breakthrough Breast Cancer today launches a definitive guide for people with an increased risk of developing breast cancer due to their family history. The guide provides, for the first time, information on national standards for services and care for people who have a suspected or confirmed family history of breast cancer, in one single, accessible place…

Avoidable Breast Cancer Risk Factors Identified

Many risk factors for breast cancer are well studied and documented. Thus, scientists are sure by now that early first menstrual period, late onset of menopause and a family history of breast cancer are associated with an increased breast cancer risk…

Study Confirms Breast-Healthy Lifestyle Worthwhile

Having a family history of breast cancer can lead some people to wonder if their risk is out of their control. However, a study of more than 85,000 postmenopausal women observed that regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and drinking less alcohol lowers breast cancer risk for women with, and without a family history of the disease…

Non-Hormone Treatments Can Relieve Hot Flashes In Women With Breast Cancer

Many women enduring hot flashes experience the heat, sweat and reddened upper body as an uncomfortable inconvenience. However, hot flashes can greatly diminish a woman’s quality of life, disrupting sleep at night or causing embarrassment as she goes about her daily business. Hot flashes, called flushes in medical circles, occur commonly in women with a history of breast cancer…

Breastfeeding Associated With Reduced Risk Of Breast Cancer Among Women With Family History

Women with a family history of breast cancer appear to have a lower risk of developing the disease before menopause if they have ever breastfed a child, according to a report in the August 10/24 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. More women around the world develop breast cancer than any other malignancy, according to background information in the article.