Jane Wiles has been living with death for years. And, quite frankly, she is quite bored with it.
Federal courts have ruled that human genes can be patented, which could have big implications for biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies.
New research brings hope for less aggressive and invasive ways of treating breast cancer in patients.
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/ 9 February 2011
A US study suggested early stage breast cancer patients who have a small amount of lymph node removed fare as well as those with extensive surgery.
About one in 10 women in South Africa will be diagnosed with breast cancer. The good news is that it can be cured when detected and treated early.
Working with a psychologist to reduce stress can help women whose breast cancer comes back survive longer, US researchers said on Tuesday.
Genetic differences have a limited role in causing breast cancer and work independently of lifestyle factors such as weight, diet and breastfeeding.
Martina Navratilova, who has announced that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer, described the day she found out as "my own personal 9/11".
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/ 10 September 2008
The increasing onslaught of cancer in Africa has been largely overlooked and ignored.