Breast Cancer

After being diagnosed with breast cancer at 39, I learned to advocate for myself, transforming fear into fierce resolve and purpose through every step.

Heather Patenaude, B.S.N., RN, displays the highest level of technical skills necessary to provide compassionate care to her patients.

After my breast cancer treatment, I started a clothing bank to give others free access to recovery items like post-surgery shirts and pillows.

Itovebi plus Ibrance and Faslodex improved overall survival in patients with PIK3CA-mutant, HR+, HER2–, endocrine-resistant breast cancer versus placebo.

When I saw a study about using AI facial recognition in cancer decision-making headlines, I decided to try my own informal, non-scientific experiment.

The FDA'S ODAC has casted their votes on the use of certain treatments in both the relapsed/refractory DLBCL and myeloma patient populations, respectively.

I’ll never forget the unnamed nurse who stayed calm and gentle while treating me during a dangerous post-surgery infection that could have ended my life.

Recent phase 2 data support combination treatment with samuraciclib for those with HR+ advanced breast cancer following prior CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy.

Dr. Hyman B. Muss discusses the unique challenges that older patients with breast cancer face during and after treatment for their disease.

Treatment with Perjeta, Herceptin and chemotherapy post-surgery led to a significant overall survival benefit in HER2-positive early-stage breast cancer.

Summer heat can worsen my lymphedema, but I’ve learned simple ways to stay cool, reduce swelling and protect my arms — here’s what helps me most.

Dr. Hyman B. Muss discusses the unique facets of care that should inform personalized treatment decision-making for older patients with breast cancer.

I’m 22 years out from breast cancer and forever grateful for the nurses who gave me not just treatment but friendship, laughter and a community of hope.

Treatment with an Enhertu regimen significantly improved pathologic complete responses for patients with high-risk HER2-positive early-stage breast cancer.

New results from a breast cancer-related lymphedema study show the importance of measuring fluid and body composition before treatment begins.

Breast cancer treatment is a physical, emotional, and mental challenge. Facing cancer and its side effects demands extraordinary physical, emotional, and spiritual stamina.

A breast cancer diagnosis brings about many losses.

A chance meeting with my childhood friend reminded me — and others — that living with cancer means taking things one day at a time.

The FDA has granted approval to treatment with Tepylute, a ready-to-dilute version of thiotepa, at 100 mg for breast and ovarian cancers.

Breast MRI helps doctors detect disease in newly diagnosed and high-risk patients without replacing mammograms, according to an expert.

I reflect on how a generic mammogram reminder overlooked my experience as a breast cancer survivor and how thoughtful messaging could make a difference.

Enhertu plus Perjeta demonstrated improvement in progression-free survival versus standard treatment in HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer.

In some patients with advanced triple-negative breast cancer, Trodelvy plus Keytruda was associated with an improvement in disease progression.

Dr. Rugo has led key breast cancer therapy trials and exudes a passion for serving patients.