Breast Cancer

The Lymphedema Treatment Act went into effect on Jan. 1, making prescribed lymphedema compression garments approved by Medicare Part B.

Endocrine therapy, particularly when administered in combination with Verzenio (abemaciclib), is effective when compared with chemotherapy among patients with metastatic breast cancer who experienced disease progression on Ibrance (palbociclib), according to recently published research.

Although approximately one-third of patients were found to bypass their nearest hospital for breast cancer surgery, the decision to go further occurred more frequently in certain patient populations.

Being a self-advocate also means self-care.

From Michael Strahan announcing his cancer diagnosis to a “Baywatch” star being diagnosed with cancer, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Certain groups of patients with breast cancer experienced a decrease in breast cancer-specific mortality after starting cholesterol-lowering drugs.

Cancer is a dark place, but we can bring light to it.

More facilitation is needed to ensure that clinicians can connect patients with breast cancer to clinical trials they may be eligible for.

I hadn’t done aerobics in decades, but it was time to be off the cancer couch.

Soon after experiencing headaches and other symptoms, I spoke up to my oncologist — and I’m glad I did.

From Shannen Doherty discussing in-vitro fertilization before breast cancer to "Chickadee" Cardwell's cancer experience to be featured on an upcoming TV series, here's what's happening in the oncology space this week.

An expert explained why chemotherapy-related amenorrhea in premenopausal women with breast cancer is “not just about having a period.”

Exploring holistic therapies can yield some interesting findings and benefits.

The Food and Drug Administration approved Udenyca Onbody, an administration device for Udenyca, a biosimilar of Neulasta.

A recent study found that breast cancer–specific survival in patients with invasive lobular carcinoma was inferior compared to patients with invasive ductal carcinoma.

I never thought I’d say it, but I miss my padded bras.

Lessons happen when you least expect it.

Research focuses on the importance of quality of life and nutritional needs for patients with breast cancer.

Cancer. Such an expansive topic.

CURE shares the top stories in breast cancer, which focus on topics like treatment decisions, feelings on awareness months and books focused on breast reconstruction.

Dr. Heather Parsons of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute explains how a liquid biopsy could help patients with breast cancer and their care teams learn vital information.

Last night, my husband asked what I wanted for Christmas.

Last Christmas, Cathy McQueen didn’t “feel so great” and noticed a strange indent on her right breast — quickly finding out she had a form of breast cancer.

I heard some bad comments and had scary thoughts after being diagnosed with breast cancer, but the good outweighed the bad.

I had never donated to St. Jude’s Hospital before, even though I’d had cancer twice.