Why We Walk: Karyn McCann – Former Marine Fighting a Different Kind of Battle
We continue along in our ‘Why We Walk’ series with the survival story of Karyn McCann, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who was diagnosed with a rare form of breast cancer at a young...
Gene Test Can Take Chemo Out of Breast Cancer Treatments
A significant number of breast cancer patients may never have to experience unnecessary chemo therapy again. A new study conducted by the ECOG-ACRIN Cancer Research Group and sponsored by the National Cancer Institute has revealed...
10 Things You Should Know About Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, affecting both men and women of all ages. In order to minimize individual risk, it is important to understand some general...
Why We Walk: Chris Estell – Breast Cancer Survivor Q&A
People who participate in breast cancer walks typically have a reason for walking and a story to share. Throughout October, Healthcare Daily Online will be sharing testimonials from breast cancer survivors and their families,...
Why We Walk: Susan Hammond – Setting an Example for Future Generations
In this ‘Why We Walk’ testimonial, we introduce Susan Hammond, a tough grandma who wasn’t going to allow breast cancer to take her away from her family. Her reason for walking: I walk to support...
The Evolution of Breast Cancer Treatments
The search of a cure for cancer spans two millennia and has confounded some of the world's great medical minds. However, the quest for a cure has yielded surgical realizations, advances in pharmacologically and...
Study: Table Sugar May Increase Breast Cancer Risks
A new study suggests that table sugar may increase the risk of breast cancer. Researchers at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center concluded that mice fed sucrose at levels comparable to those...