The smallest state has the highest percentage of hospitals with access to mammography. The second-smallest state has the lowest percentage. And the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute lets the visual do the talking in an infographic posted Aug. 10.

Early detection is crucial when treating breast cancer—and to that end, researchers have turned to our own bodies to help. A study from Provista Diagnostics looked at two different protein biomarkers to find if they could improve early detection.

Hormone therapy is a common and effective treatment for breast cancer, but some genetically complex tumors may become resistant to the treatment, according to a Washington University study. 

Women newly diagnosed with breast cancer feel more satisfied with their care decisions when they use online communications to help plot their path forward. However, even computer "power users" within this subgroup make little use of dynamic options like web-based support groups and social media during the early decision-making process.

San Antonio-based Seno Medical Instruments, has appointed veteran healthcare businessman Eric Davis as chief financial officer, a move that the company hopes will help expand its global presence.

No one wants to contract herpes, but it may be even more of a concern for women, according to new research that found it could put some women at increased risk for getting breast cancer.

A new study published the Journal of the American Medical Association could flip the previous understanding of in vitro fertilization (IVF) and breast cancer on its head. 

MILFORD, CT (July 5, 2016) – Kubtec®, the leader in innovation for breast specimen imaging and neonatal radiography, announced today that two of its groundbreaking products have been honored at the Premier, Inc. 2016 Annual Breakthroughs Celebration in Washington, DC.