Confused about Mammogram Guidelines? Breast Cancer Surgeon Dr. Monique Gary Shares Her Best Advice

Active Monitoring May Be a Safe Treatment Option for Many Women with DCIS Breast Cancer, New Study Suggests

In a new study, women with low-risk DCIS breast cancer who underwent active monitoring had similar recurrence rates as women who underwent surgery to remove their cancer.

Late-Stage Breast Cancer Diagnosis on the Rise in the U.S.

A new study finds more women are being diagnosed with late-stage, invasive breast cancer at their initial presentation. The largest annual increase was seen in women 20-39 years of age.

New Vaccine Shows Promise Against Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer

A new vaccine tested on 18 women with triple-negative breast cancer triggered a strong immune response, according to researchers who say 16 participants remain cancer-free three years after treatment.

The Impact of Obesity on Certain Types of Breast Cancer May Be Underestimated

A new study finds nearly 40% of postmenopausal hormone positive cancers may be linked to excess body fat.

Breast Cancer Death Rates in the U.S. Continue to Drop

The overall breast cancer mortality rate has dropped 44% since 1989, but researchers say not all women are benefitting from this progress.

False-Positive Mammograms Are Discouraging Many Women from Future Screenings

A new study finds women who receive false-positive mammogram results are failing to return for future screenings. Researchers say the anxiety may be keeping them away.

Gestational Diabetes Does Not Raise a Woman’s Risk for Breast Cancer After Pregnancy, a New Study Finds

Women who develop diabetes during pregnancy face no higher odds of developing premenopausal or postmenopausal breast cancer, according to researchers.

Cancer Rates Rising in Gen Xers and Millennials. The Question Is Why?

Researchers analyzed cancer incidence and mortality rates across generations and found a significant increase in many types of cancer among Generation X and millennials.