Breast Cancer

When this patient with metastatic breast cancer couldn't find a way out of isolation and depression on her own, a serendipitous evening with women confronting the same diagnosis did the trick.

Having strong social support may lead to better breast cancer outcomes, according to a recent study.

IMMU-132 had durable responses in patients with heavily pretreated triple-negative breast cancer, according to a recent study.

The curse within the cure of modern medicine

When my mother was given a teddy bear after her mastectomy, I was mystified. How could hugging a teddy bear help? When people started giving me doll figurines after my cancer diagnosis, I started to understand. Hope begins not just with medical intervention but also with the power of the imagination.

Women who are experiencing symptoms of menopause often mistake those events as treatment side effects, leading to a decrease in adherence.

A recent study found that scalp cooling is a safe and effective way to reduce hair loss for women with breast cancer who are undergoing chemotherapy.

A subset of patients with breast cancer saw an increase in progression-free survival with the addition of Afinitor to Faslodex.

Janet Jones' life changed drastically when she went from oncology nurse to patient with breast cancer.

What happens after the surgeries, chemotherapy and radiation are done?

Adding veliparib to a chemotherapy regimen increased response rates for patients with BRCA-positive breast cancer.

After months and months of fighting to have the medical equipment prescribed by my oncologist, my persistence paid off.

Breast cancer often forges unlikely friendships via internet connections.

It is impossible for this patient to thank just one nurse as the third year in treatment gets underway.

Cooling caps to prevent chemothreapy-related hair loss are gaining popularity in the United States.

A week of surfing at cancer camp.

The House of Representatives just passed the 21st Century Cures Act, providing over $6 billion for health initiatives.

Six-year breast cancer survivor is still unhappy with brain fog, even this far out from chemotherapy treatments.

The National LGBT Cancer Network is making cancer screenings more available to a high-risk, underserved population.

When it comes to employment and insurance after a cancer diagnosis, it is important to read the fine print.

Ibrance use will continue to grow for patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer, Richard Finn, M.D., says.

Here are some tips to make the holiday season go more smoothly.

Journal writing can be your window to wellness.

Many breast cancer survivors use psychotropic and opioid medications, pointing to an unmet need for psychological care in this population.

Halle Moore, M.D., medical oncologist at the Cleveland Clinic, discusses the negative symptoms many breast cancer survivors face, and the treatments that these symptoms were associated with.

A recent study outlined both the risks and benefits of sun exposure. Authors say that sensible sun exposure (without getting sun burn) may actually decrease a person's risk of getting melanoma.

When a family member is diagnosed with breast cancer, all members of the family suffer in some way. The effects aren't always visible.

Breast cancer and melanoma survivors shares thoughts to fight cancer fatigue from a book by Christiane Northrup, M.D.