Breast Health Center

U.S. does better than Europe, although American whites do better than blacks, study finds

Review of studies says monthly check is 'an option' for women starting in their 20s

When added to risk assessment tool, SNPs made no difference, study finds

Study finds almost 40% say docs never said condition was terminal until near death

Study finds more than 350 common sets of genes in patients under 45

Could a pill a day prevent breast cancer?

There’s a new kind of breast cancer therapy that’s quicker, easier and better for patients.

Meet Dr. Atul Gawande. He's a brilliant surgeon, professor and author who is not afraid to admit to his mistakes. Gawande's candor is changing the ways doctors think about improving the medical system. 

New technology that creates 3D breast images may replace mammograms and better detect cancer in younger women. Not only can this scanner detect the smallest cancer tumors but it could detect even the threat of cancer.

An experimental therapy uses warm water in combination with drugs.