5 Breast Cancer Research Updates

It's been an exciting year in breast cancer research: A number of recent advances will help prevent, detect, and treat the disease that women dread so much. Among the most important:

By Beth Howard in Reader's Digest - October 2009

Artificial Light: Spotlight on a Hidden Cancer Risk

New studies shed light on why breast cancer rates are so high in industrialized nations.

By Beth Howard in Reader's Digest - May 2009

Cancer Screening: Doing More Harm than Good?

Screening tests can find cancer early -- so why do some experts say they can do more harm than good? Read this before your next mammogram, PSA test, or colonoscopy.

By Shannon Brownlee in Reader's Digest - April 2009

True Breast Cancer Survival Stories

Last year, as part of its Warriors in Pink Contest, Ford asked breast cancer survivors and their friends and family to share their stories. Read the winning stories, here.

An Adventurous Woman's Fight Against Cancer

When cancer interrupts a lifelong friendship, two women find solace in the sea - and the strength to accept the unexpected.

By Sallie Tisdale in Reader's Digest - June 2008

Breast Cancer Breakthrough: Custom Care

All about the new way breast cancer patients can find tailored plans to help them beat disease.

By Renee Martin-Kratzer in Reader's Digest - October 2008

Breast Cancer Breakthrough: Personalized Tumor Vaccine

Find out about the vaccine that's helping some breast cancer survivors stay in remission.

By Renee Martin-Kratzer in Reader's Digest - October 2008