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Method was used to count special type of immune cells in tumors from 30 women in study

White women overestimated their odds while other groups underestimated, researcher found

Blood test combined with ultrasound exam may help doctors catch the 'silent killer' early

About 6 million women nationwide say they'd very likely consult with their doctor, Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll finds

Large European study looked at people with close relatives who'd been affected

Cost to U.S. is $17 billion a year, researchers say, but experts question findings

Study found it prolonged remission after chemotherapy almost six months longer than a placebo

Actress has already had double mastectomy due to gene linked to high risk for breast, ovarian cancer

Finding might reassure women considering the procedure, researcher says

Decision could have wide-ranging implications for biotech industry, medical research, experts say

Researchers say one patient in long-term remission after novel treatment

DNA 'typos' point to increased risk in breast, prostate and ovarian disease, large international study found

But study didn't prove cause-and-effect relationship

Result: They're 30 percent more likely to die over five-year span, researchers find

Long-term study found women who received 'intraperitoneal' treatment lived about a year longer