Breast Cancer

If I could turn back time and speak to my newly diagnosed self, here's what I'd say!

Oftentimes, I find myself realizing that the statistics related to my cancer diagnosis are like an elephant in the room.

After cancer and chemo, I tell myself all the time that nothing matters more than your health.

Dr Nour Abahadra of Memorial Sloan Kettering discusses the diagnosis, treatment, and management of metastatic triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). Patient guest, Shay Elkins, shares her experience, from discovering a rapidly growing tumor to navigating her diagnosis and treatment, highlighting the importance of personalized support and resources available online.

Although I know I am not a scientist, and understand my cancer may take a lifetime, I contemplate why I ended up with too many copies of the HER2 gene.

So many aftereffects occurred with my two cancers.

Patients "need to be proactive" as they coordinate care between two diseases.

I didn't have a choice but to get tattoos for my radiation.

As Linda Evangelists announces second cancer diagnosis and a new artificial intelligence tool identifies cancer diagnoses, this is what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

I like to think that I always checked off the “be an organ donor” box on my driver’s license forms, but of course that just may be the way I remember it.

New preoperative and postoperative models can help identify those at high risk of breast cancer-related lymphedema following surgery.

Cancer is truly @#%^%# %#*$!, so go ahead and let the anger out!

Skipping radiation therapy for patients with a subset of breast cancer offers them a ‘peace of mind,’ an expert stated.

My experience with multiple surgical procedures for breast cancer showed me just how important it was to have the total support of my husband.

When asked for recommended treatments for certain types of cancer, ChatGPT missed the mark about one-third of the time, research showed.

Here's how I learned to talk about my cancer.

Final study analysis of the TROPiCS-02 trial support Trodelvy as “a standard treatment” for patients.

I became a frequent shopper at the hospital gift shop throughout my cancer experience.

The knowledge of DNA mutations continues to shape the way that breast cancer is treated.

As with many other areas in health care, some patients may face barriers when it comes to genetic services for breast cancer.

After being diagnosed with cancer, I set intentions — both spiritual and practical — that helped guide me through the experience.

An expert discusses the impact on patients and families lacking equal access to counseling and testing.

Researchers have found that interventions can make breast cancer survivors nearly 1.5 times more likely to continue with important post-surgical hormonal therapy.

Although the pandemic prevented Branwyn Lee's family from being with her during cancer treatment, she never felt alone on her journey.

Recent results highlight that men with the disease have not lived as long as female patients have during the past three decades.

Patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer may receive sufficient first-line treatment with Perjeta plus Herceptin without chemotherapy.

PARP inhibitors, primarily used to treat BRCA-mutated disease, may have efficacy potential in triple negative breast cancer.

A year ago, I attended a cancer camp called Camp Make-a-Dream, and I found a specific calling: creativity in jewelry.

The countdown to my CT scan has begun.

Family history of breast and other cancers can mean some people are more likely to develop the disease at a younger age. But advances in testing may improve prevention and survival rates.