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Breast Cancer

3-D mammograms boost breast cancer tests

June 30, 2014, 12:00am Breast Cancer

NEW YORK -- Hologic's 3-D mammograms, when paired with traditional screening, caught more deadly breast cancers than standard scans alone and resulted in fewer women being called back for more testing, a study found. Read story

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Women who often indulge their cravings for hamburgers, steaks and other red meat may have a slightly higher risk of breast cancer, a new study suggests.

Study finds slight link between red meat and breast cancer

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Women who often indulge their cravings for hamburgers, steaks and other red meat may have a slightly higher risk of breast cancer, a new study suggests.

June 15, 2014, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

LONDON -- Women who often indulge their cravings for hamburgers, steaks and other red meat may have a slightly higher risk of breast cancer, a new study suggests. Read story

Arnada: The Vancouver-based Pink Lemonade Project breast cancer charity's March 22 dinner and auction at the Leftbank Annex in Portland raised $195,000.

Event raises $195,000 for Vancouver breast cancer charity

Arnada: The Vancouver-based Pink Lemonade Project breast cancer charity's March 22 dinner and auction at the Leftbank Annex in Portland raised $195,000.

April 1, 2014, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

Arnada: Nearly 400 people took part in a fundraiser for Vancouver-based Pink Lemonade Project, raising $195,000 to better the lives of those with breast cancer. The March 22 Pink Glow event at the Leftbank Annex in Portland was dubbed a "party with a purpose." Guests dined, bid on auction items… Read story

Dr. Jennifer Ochsner, a radiologist at The Vancouver Clinic, reviews the mammogram of a woman who is younger than 50 and was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Doctors: Mammography still valuable diagnostic tool for breast cancer

Dr. Jennifer Ochsner, a radiologist at The Vancouver Clinic, reviews the mammogram of a woman who is younger than 50 and was diagnosed with breast cancer.

March 2, 2014, 4:00pm Breast Cancer

A Canadian study challenging the need for annual mammograms has prompted women across the country to question whether they need the yearly X-rays. Read story

Exercise helps women tolerate breast cancer drugs

December 11, 2013, 4:00pm Breast Cancer

SAN ANTONIO -- Exercise might help women beat breast cancer. Researchers found it can ease the achy joints and muscle pain that lead many patients to quit taking medicines that treat the disease and lower the risk of a recurrence. Read story

Breast cancer treatment advancements discussed

December 8, 2013, 4:00pm Breast Cancer

The physicians at Compass Oncology are holding a community event to discuss the latest advancements in breast cancer treatment. Read story

Kristen Maurer, her husband, Richard, and daughter Finley, at left, and Kristen's identical twin sister, Kelly McCarthy, her husband, Robert, and their son, Grey, at Kelly's mother-in-law's house in Beecher, Ill.

Identical twins share breast cancer, rare surgery

Kristen Maurer, her husband, Richard, and daughter Finley, at left, and Kristen's identical twin sister, Kelly McCarthy, her husband, Robert, and their son, Grey, at Kelly's mother-in-law's house in Beecher, Ill.

November 17, 2013, 4:00pm Breast Cancer

CHICAGO -- Identical twins Kelly McCarthy and Kristen Maurer have shared a lot in their lives so when one was diagnosed with breast cancer, she urged the other to get tested, too. Read story

Brandy McEllrath, center, tested positive last year for a gene mutation that puts her at significant risk for breast and ovarian cancers.

Local woman with high cancer risk wants to help others like her

Brandy McEllrath, center, tested positive last year for a gene mutation that puts her at significant risk for breast and ovarian cancers.

October 27, 2013, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

Brandy McEllrath hadn't been given a breast cancer diagnosis when she made the decision to undergo a double mastectomy. But by the time she went under the knife on April 19, 2012, that had changed. Read story

Pink Phoenix hosts open house for breast cancer survivors

October 21, 2013, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

The Pink Phoenix dragon boat team comprised entirely of breast cancer survivors is hosting an open house for prospective members. Read story

Northcrest: American Medical Response of Southwest Washington paramedics Julie Bolt, left, and Faith Winslow stand by one of two ambulances that were decorated with pink stripes in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

Ambulances go pink for breast cancer month

Northcrest: American Medical Response of Southwest Washington paramedics Julie Bolt, left, and Faith Winslow stand by one of two ambulances that were decorated with pink stripes in support of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

October 15, 2013, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

Northcrest -- During National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, you've probably spotted pink ribbons and pink T-shirts, but how about pink ambulances? Two American Medical Response of Southwest Washington ambulances got fresh splashes of color this month to support the battle against breast cancer. Along with the pink-striped emergency rescue vehicles,… Read story