For years now both the media and the internet have speculated that underarm antiperspirants and deodorants can cause breast cancer. Many media reports suggest that these items contain harmful chemicals which can be absorbed through the skin. In fact some scientists have speculated that some of the i...

Do cell phones cause cancer? It is a controversial issue that has been discussed for many years, yet experts in the field of cancer research are still unsure of the association. But it does appear that one does exist, and it hinges on where you happen to carry your cell phone. For millions of women,...

Ultrasound turned in a better incremental breast cancer detection rate than tomosynthesis in mammography-negative dense breasts, and a similar false-positive rate, according to interim findings from the ASTOUND trial. During 2012-2015, the multicenter Adjunct Screening With Tomosynthesis or Ultrasou...

Mammograms don’t prevent breast cancer, but they can save lives by finding breast cancer as early as possible. Finding breast cancers early with mammography has also meant that many more women being treated for breast cancer are able to keep their breasts. When caught early, localized cancers can ...