A Penn State College of Medicine study shows for the first time in an animal model that ceramide, a naturally occurring substance that prevents the growth of cells, can be administered through the blood stream to target and kill cancer cells. read more...

For women who have had breast cancer, there's new evidence in a 5-year study that diet may have an impact on whether their cancer comes back. read more...

If you have breast cancer and have undergone treatment for it, there's one more thing you can do to increase the odds you'll survive the disease: exercise. read more...

A painless, portable device that uses electricity instead of X-rays to detect breast cancer is being assessed at about 20 centers around the world. read more...

Researchers have found a drug that appears to be very effective in preventing the re-occurrence of a common type of breast cancer. This drug, herceptin, was so effective, that clinical trials were stopped early to inform the participants of the results. read more...

UK scientists say they have found a master switch that controls the spread of breast cancer around the body. read more...

An experimental trial to test whether a drug used in treating breast cancer can also help with prevention is now getting off the ground. read more...

Dr Judith Harmey of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI) said that researchers had taken a successful step with the development of novel protein capable of blocking the breast cancer growth factor. read more...

Decompression chambers, used to treat deep-sea divers with the bends, may hold the key to relieving painful side effects of breast cancer treatment. read more...

For nearly three years, consumers have been warned about potential health risks from acrylamide, a chemical formed when foods containing high levels of carbohydrate are cooked at high temperatures (frying or baking, for example). read more...