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breast cancer

Actress and cancer survivor Diahann Carroll: ‘Take charge’

Her advice to others? 'You have a life to live and you'll do the best that you can.'

Spotting breast cancer in a ‘blink of an eye’

Skilled radiologists see abnormalities immediately, and researchers want to learn how.

Patient Story

‘I’m very thankful for this opportunity’

Ms. Wheelchair America contestants, who sometimes have difficulty finding chair-friendly imaging machines, rolled in for mammograms.

Patient Story

‘One day at a time’

Kathleen Corey finds a healing path forward after discovering early-stage breast cancer.

Patient Story

Prescription for change

A new program gives low-income, chronically ill patients greater access to what they've been missing: Fresh fruits and veggies.

Teens who eat lots of fruit may lower their breast cancer risk

Second report found women who drink more alcohol over time might increase chances of disease.

Regular exercise may boost prostate cancer survival

Study finds that the most active men had the best outcomes.

Patient Story

Grateful to be alive

After more than three decades, Jan Ledinsky's breast cancer metastasized. So did her appreciation for life.

Patient Story

From breast cancer to The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Memorable trip to California studio caps off a courageous year of battling through surgery and treatment.

Boost in breast-feeding could save 800,000 lives

Global economy would also benefit from more mothers nursing their babies.

Breast ultrasound and mammography equally effective

Study indicates ultrasound has more false positives, but there are good points, too.