Drinking alcohol linked to breast cancer - In contrast with popular opinion that a daily glass of wine is good for you, women who drink are far more at risk from breast cancer than those who do...

Minimising breast cancer risk - Maintain a healthy weight. Obesity increases your risk of postmenopausal breast cancer by 50 to 100 per cent (Am J Clin Nutrition, 1987; 45: 289). It...

Hrt women face greater risk of breast cancer - Women who choose hormone replacement therapy after menopause may be at greater risk of certain kinds of breast cancer, according to a US study. ...

Aromatase inhibitors for breast cancer - Oncologists often have only one strategy when dealing with breast cancer: stop the flow of oestrogen to the tumour. Although only half of all breast c...

Soy: It can prevent breast cancer – in one group of women - Is soy good for you or not? This supposed super food has its champions, and an equal number of detractors, but it seems it can dramatically reduce th...

Dde exposure raises risk of breast cancer - Women exposed to the organochlorine DDE are at increased risk of developing breast cancer, say researchers in Canada and Mexico. ...

Bone mass points to breast cancer risk - Bone mass levels may be another indicator to determine a woman's risk of developing breast cancer, researchers have discovered. ...

Breast cancer-the unkindest cut - Most breast cancer surgeons engage in surgical overkill, and many safety questions surround the new wonder drugs. ... ...