Dr. Lisa Newman answers the question: 'Does My Race Increase My Risk?' — -- Question: Does my race or ethnic background affect my risk of breast cancer? Answer: To some extent, the answer to that ...

Alcohol consumption has been suggested to increase risk of breast cancer through a mechanism that also increases mammographic density. Whether the association between alcohol consumption and ...

Rare variants combined with background genetic risk factors may account for many unexplained cases of familial breast cancer, and knowing the specific genes involved could inform choice of prevention ...

More than 7 million people in Australia were born overseas. Some 5.8 million people report speaking a language other than English at home. But how well are we looking after culturally and ...

Dying cancer patients from ethnic minority backgrounds are experiencing significant disparities in end-of-life care, a new study has revealed. The research indicates that individuals from Black, South ...

Children and teenagers from wealthier families may be more likely to develop cancer, say specialists. Research suggests that, in contrast to cancers in adults, the number of new cases and deaths in ...