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CURE’s breast cancer page is an extensive resource of cancer information featuring the latest breast cancer news, expert oncologist insights on the latest cancer treatments, oncology research, advocacy efforts, and medical data on breast cancer.

The Big White Cancer Binder

April 4th 2023

Sometimes, hundreds of pages of cancer information still just doesn’t connect with the person who needs it.

There Is No Guidebook for Life With Cancer

April 3rd 2023

There is no guidebook to life with cancer, but here a few important lessons I learned along the way.

Can We Have a Talk about Hereditary Cancer Risks?

April 2nd 2023

While waiting for my daughter to get a prophylactic cancer surgery, I sketched a cartoon that I hope will get people talking about hereditary cancer risks.

Understanding the Cancer Experience From the Outside Looking In

April 1st 2023

People who have never experienced cancer may think that life continues as normal after treatment is done, but that’s far from reality.

Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC Treating Brain Metastases Presentation: March 4, 2023

April 1st 2023

Watch Dr. Rupesh Kotecha, from Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, discuss the treatment of brain metastases during the CURE Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC.

Kisqali Plus Endocrine Therapy May Reduce Breast Cancer Recurrence Risk

March 31st 2023

Patients with HR+/HER2- early breast cancer treated with the CDK4/6 inhibitor plus endocrine therapy in the phase 3 NATALEE trial had a reduced risk for the cancer to recur.

Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC HER2-Positive Metastatic Disease Presentation: March 4, 2023

March 31st 2023

Watch Dr. Ana C. Sandoval Leon, from Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, discuss HER2-positive metastatic disease during the CURE Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC.

Planning My Priorities After a Cancer Diagnosis

March 30th 2023

After being diagnosed with cancer and taking a look at all the stuff I accumulated, I began to think about my priorities in life.

Increased BRCA1/2 Testing May Improve Patient Outcomes

March 30th 2023

The current testing rate for BRCA 1/2 mutations is currently 68% in HER2-negative early breast cancer, but eligible patients could receive better care if tested.

Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC Early-Stage HER2-Positive Presentation: March 4, 2023

March 30th 2023

Watch Dr. Naomi Dempsey, from Miami Cancer Institute, discuss the management of HER2-positive, early-stage disease during the CURE Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC.

Cancer Helped Me Choose Kindness

March 29th 2023

My cancer diagnosis — and the emotional effects that came with it — made me who I am today.

Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC De-Escalation of Surgery Presentation: March 4, 2023

March 29th 2023

Watch Dr. Patrick Borgen, from Maimonides Medical Center, discuss the de-escalation of surgery during the CURE Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC.

From Couch Crashing to Cancer

March 28th 2023

I’m reflecting on the distant past — a time before my cancer diagnoses.

Radiation May Not Affect Long-Term Breast Cancer Survival, But Expert Warns Patients to Discuss Treatment With Providers

March 28th 2023

Skipping radiation therapy for breast cancer may not affect 10-year survival, but one radiation oncologist suggests patient noncompliance with endocrine therapy is the real reason for reduced benefits.

Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC Radiation Therapy Presentation: March 4, 2023

March 28th 2023

Watch Dr. Joseph Panoff, from Miami Cancer Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, discuss radiation therapy in early stage disease during the CURE Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC.

Strange Tattoos: A Look at My Cancer Experience

March 27th 2023

The temporary tattoos that guided the radiation for my cancer treatment were not beautiful, artistic or cool — they were more than that.

Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC Precision Medicine Panel: March 4, 2023

March 27th 2023

Watch Dr. Susan Domchek, Dr. Debu Tripathy and Dr. Jennifer Gass answer questions about precision medicine during the CURE Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC.

Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC Circulating Tumor DNA Presentation: March 4, 2023

March 26th 2023

Watch Dr. Debu Tripathy, from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, discuss circulating tumor DNA during the CURE Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC.

Cancer Overwhelmed Me, But It Didn’t Overtake Me

March 25th 2023

I’m looking back and sharing the lessons learned from 10 years of cancer survivorship.

Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC Genetic Testing Presentation: March 4, 2023

March 25th 2023

Watch Dr. Susan Domchek, from Penn Medicine, discuss genetic testing during the CURE Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC.

What I Wish I Knew Before Cancer

March 24th 2023

My cancer diagnosis taught me to speak up and ask, “What do I need to know?” and “What can I be doing for myself?”

‘Jurassic Park’ Star Announced Lymphoma Diagnosis, Martina Navratilova Is Cancer-Free and More

March 24th 2023

From Sam Neill announcing his cancer diagnosis to Martina Navratilova stating that she is now cancer-free, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCB Hormone Receptor-Positive and TNBC Panel: March 4, 2023

March 24th 2023

Watch Dr. William J Gradishar, Dr. Kevin Kalinsky and Kelly Thomas answer questions about hormone receptor-positive and triple-negative breast cancer treatment options during the CURE Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC.

My Mastectomy Results Were Not What I Expected

March 23rd 2023

Choosing to get a mastectomy was a difficult decision to make, but then the pathology results came back indicating a second cancer.

HER2-Positive Breast Cancer Needs Aggressive Treatment, Expert Says

March 23rd 2023

Patients with HER2-positive breast cancer often need to undergo aggressive treatment, but ongoing research is determining if chemotherapy can be scaled back for certain patients.

Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Treatment Presentation: March 4, 2023

March 23rd 2023

Watch Dr. Kevin Kalisnky, from Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, discuss treatment for triple-negative disease during the CURE Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC.

My Cancer Diagnosis Connected Me With My Culture

March 22nd 2023

After being diagnosed with breast cancer, I learned more about the disparities that Black women with the disease face.

Heeding the Advice of My Breast Cancer Hero

March 22nd 2023

As a breast cancer survivor, it’s not only my duty to help the newly diagnosed, but it’s also my responsibility to heed the advice of seasoned champions.

Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC Management of Hormone Receptor-Positive Breast Cancer Presentation: March 4, 2023

March 22nd 2023

Watch Dr. William J. Gradishar, from Northwestern University, discuss the management of hormone receptor-positive disease during the CURE Educated Patient® Breast Cancer Summit at MBCC.

FDA Approvals From Winter 2023 You May Have Missed

March 21st 2023

Here’s a look back at the cancer drugs that gained FDA approval in the winter of 2023.