Can an existing drug win against aggressive breast cancer?
According to recent studies, breast cancers are the second most commonly diagnosed type of cancer among women in the United States....
Caregivers for those with Alzheimer's disease suffer during the holiday season
Every 66 seconds, someone in the United States is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Caregivers, especially during the holidays, find...
Many With Early Breast Cancer Are Skipping Chemo
Fewer women with early stage breast cancer are turning to chemotherapy to fight their disease, a new study finds. "For patients with...
New forecast shows 6 million with Alzheimer’s disease
Using new methodology, scientists calculate that approximately 6 million American adults have Alzheimer’s disease or mild cognitive...
Pfizer Breast Cancer Drug Superior to Chemotherapy in Late Stage Study
Patients with advanced breast cancer tied to an inherited gene mutation who were treated with an experimental Pfizer Inc drug went about...
Pulling Iron From Brain May Offer Hope in Alzheimer’s Fight
To curb the dementia epidemic, focus is shifting to one of the most abundant elements on Earth: iron. The familiar metal is key to...
Soy may help prevent breast cancer
Researchers from the University of Arizona Cancer Center are studying the impact soy has on breast cancer. Ornella Selmin and Donato...
Diet and Alzheimer’s Disease
Diet and Alzheimer’s Disease—Meal Planning Tips For Family Members and Caregivers If you are helping care for a family member or loved...
Smoking Can Increase Risk Of Breast Cancer By Over A Third
Smoking is known to increase the risk of 14 different types of cancer and is responsible for 30% of cancer deaths according to the...
Alzheimer's disease and the holidays
The holidays can be an especially challenging time for families impacted by Alzheimer's disease, but advocates and Arizona leaders said...
