Some women know they’re at high risk of developing breast cancer. The disease could run in the family or they may have a number of other risk factors. So, do medications reduce breast cancers in these women?

Suspicious looking areas on a mammogram are hard to interpret. That’s why computer technology is used as a second pair of eyes. This technology has definite benefits, according to a new study, along with some potential disadvantages.

Radiation therapy has helped many patients fight cancer. However, the treatment often takes a toll on the heart and affects survival rates for those who have heart surgery.

Asbestos is a known cancer-causing agent. It was banned in the United States in the 1970s, but can still be found in old insulation and other building materials. People who have been exposed to asbestos are at higher risk of respiratory diseases, including lung cancer.

The majority of breast cancers are fed by the hormones estrogen and progesterone. That’s why women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer are prescribed medicines to block these hormones. But a good portion of women may be skipping the therapy.

Cancer that either starts in or spreads to the bone can be extremely painful. So can cancers that begin in the muscles or other soft tissue of the body. A relatively new treatment method may bring much needed relief.

The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has recently tackled the issues of when to screen for prostate and breast cancers. The government-backed agency is now saying there's not enough evidence to recommend or reject oral cancer screening.

Most of us know what we can do to help prevent cancer – don’t smoke, eat a healthy diet, stay physically active and get screened to detect cancer at its earliest stages. The American Cancer Society has released its annual report card on how well we’re doing in all these areas.

The FDA has given Pfizer’s breast cancer compound a “Breakthrough Therapy” designation. This will fast-track the medication’s development and review because this compound may offer important new treatments advantages.

Calcium’s role in reducing cancer risks is controversial. In some studies, the mineral was shown to reduce the risks of abnormal colorectal growths that can lead to cancer.