Treating d uctal carcinoma in situ ( DCIS ), which is early breast cancer, usually involves breast conserving surgery (lumpectomy).  

In the constantly swirling debate about breast cancer screenings, recommendations are always changing. The controversies surround age to start mammograms, frequency and whether to have mammograms at all.

Inflammation is at the heart of so many conditions, including cancer. This is a well-established fact. A recent study shows that arthritis and breast cancer spread (metastasis) may also be linked.

It's always been a mystery as to why some cancers don't respond to chemotherapies . Recent research has uncovered why a common chemo agent doesn't always work with breast cancers.

A woman who has had breast cancer lives with the fear of its return. Detecting a recurrence can be tricky, involving imaging studies and biopsies. A new blood test appears to simplify and speed the process.

Not all breast cancer patients can safely undergo breast reconstruction. Radiation therapy, for example, can create an unfavorable environment for traditional breast reconstruction. A new technique gives these women an alternative.

During breast cancer surgery, the surgeon takes some healthy tissue to make sure all the cancer is removed. The area between the tumor bed and healthy tissue is known as the margin, a key outcome measurement.

One of the mysteries of cancer is its unpredictability. Sometimes chemotherapies  work, and sometimes they don't. Recent research may help physicians personalize treatment for individual patients.

We're told to eat lots of vegetables and whole grains. They should be the staple of our diet. A new study finds that the way these foods are produced impacts our risk of cancer - slightly - but still the risk is there.

If you're planning to get pregnant, don't let a prior breast cancer diagnosis stop you. Pregnancy following breast cancer remission appears to be safe.