Cancer gene test 'for all women'

FDA OKs New Breast Cancer Gene Test
The FDA has approved the SPOT-Light breast cancer gene test to determine which patients would benefit from the drug Herceptin.

Growth factor predicts poor outcome in breast cancer
(Baylor College of Medicine) The response to insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-I) in breast cancer cells predicts an aggressive tumor that is less...

Breastfeeding vs. Breast Cancer Risk?
Certain types of breast cancer may be rarer among women who breastfeed their babies for at least six months, Washington study shows.

Breast-feeding may cut risk of aggressive cancer
Breast-feeding appears to reduce the risk of a particularly aggressive form of breast cancer, Seattle scientists report.

Positive thinkers 'avoid cancer'
Women who have a positive outlook may decrease their chances of developing breast cancer, say Israeli researchers.