After reviewing published evidence, University of Missouri researchers conclude the benefits of exercise outweigh the risks for breast cancer survivors, including those who develop lymphedema, a chronic swelling that commonly occurs after breast cancer treatment…
For women with breast cancer undergoing radiation therapy, yoga offers unique benefits beyond fighting fatigue, according to new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center…
Exposure to air pollution early in life and when a woman gives birth to her first child may alter her DNA and may be associated with premenopausal breast cancer later in life, researchers at the University at Buffalo have shown…
For the millions of breast cancer survivors living in the U.S., there is now a way to regain the strength that cancer and its treatments sap, according to experts who presented yesterday at the American College of Sports Medicine’s 15th-annual Health & Fitness Summit & Exposition. Josie Gardiner and Joy Prouty said it is critical for women to begin exercising again after their cancer treatments…
Fish oil supplements may help prevent muscle loss in breast cancer survivors, according to new University of Queensland research. PhD student Cameron McDonald from the School of Human Movement Studies has been invited to Malaysia to present his research at the upcoming Universitas 21 Graduate Research Conference on Food…
The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) is partnering with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to sponsor research to study the link between exercise and breast cancer. “I’m pleased to announce SWHR’s $1,000,000 award from Susan G. Komen for the Cure® that will fund Dr. Jennifer Ligibel of the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Dr. Melinda Irwin of Yale University, and Dr…
Very obese women have a 35% higher risk of developing triple-negative breast cancer and a 39% higher risk of estrogen receptor-positive breast cancer, scientists reported in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention. Physical inactivity was also associated with a higher chance of developing breast cancer. The authors say their findings hint at mechanisms beyond estrogen at play…
As thousands of breast cancer survivors battle persistent fatigue, a Michigan State University nursing researcher is studying whether acupressure - a technique where physical pressure is applied to acupuncture points by the hand, elbow or various devices - can help alleviate symptoms…
As thousands of breast cancer survivors battle persistent fatigue, a Michigan State University nursing researcher is studying whether acupressure - a technique where physical pressure is applied to acupuncture points by the hand, elbow or various devices - can help alleviate symptoms…
Breast cancer survivors who take part in a supervised weight training program do not have a higher risk of arm swelling and discomfort (lymphedema), researchers from the University of Pennsylvania reported in JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association). Cancer treatment, such as surgery to remove the lymph nodes, and radiation therapy can increase the risk of developing lymphedema…