Breast Cancer

Menopausal women who take hormonal therapy after surgery for breast cancer may be prone to long-term “chemo brain” – potentially benefitting from cognitive therapy or other interventions.

How a single phone call can change cancer outcomes and improve patient lives.

Entertainment journalist and breast cancer survivor Giuliana Rancic shared her cancer journey before she presented at the 2019 Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing.

Although Minority Health Awareness Month is drawing to an end, the fight for equity in healthcare isn’t over.

In this week’s episode, we spoke with entertainment journalist Giuliana Rancic, who discussed her breast cancer journey and how, at the end of the day, she continued to tell herself, “This, too, shall pass.”

An interview with Barbara Bittner, RN, OCN, CURE® Extraordinary Healer® Award finalist.

Diabetes may be a risk factor for increased symptoms among breast cancer survivors, particularly for physical and cognitive function, sleep and fatigue.

I probe the scars of cancer treatment and realize they are my salvation.

The nomination essay for CURE® Extraordinary Healer Award for Oncology Nursing finalist, Barbara Bittner, RN, OCN. Written by Dianne Rohald, AdventHealth Cancer Institute and Charlene’s Dream.

A breast cancer survivor who was on the fence about nipple reconstruction after her double mastectomy is glad she proceeded.

Surviving cancer is hard enough, but what about the rare and unusual versions?

In essays by patients and colleagues, three nurses were honored for their generosity and life-changing compassion.

The FDA has expanded the approval of Ibrance (palbociclib) capsules in combination with endocrine therapy for male patients with hormone receptor (HR)–positive, HER2-negative advanced or metastatic breast cancer.

Create a digital health binder, improve communication, find clinical trials and get connected with three free mobile apps.

Susan G.Komen-Greater NYC announced today the members of its newly appointed Medical Advisory Committee.

Sometimes it takes a bigger candle to shine a light on our disease.

Here are the top 5 CURE stories for March 2019.

This week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed changes to improve and modernize breast cancer screening. In their proposal, the FDA submitted amendments to the current regulations that would provide patients with more detailed information. This information, which would include breast density, would help patients make better decisions regarding their personal health care.

Despite emotional testimony from women who say their breast implants made them sick with cancer or autoimmune symptoms, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has no plans to ban the textured implants that are being blamed.

The FDA announced on March 27, 2019 that it is working to update mammography regulations, expanding the amount of information that mammography facilities must give patients and healthcare professionals.

Three sisters trace their family’s experiences with breast and ovarian cancer across generations.

By the time 14 months of treatment were through, I was watching a woman I no longer recognized and could not bear to look at in the mirror. I realized that to truly be a survivor, I had to readjust my expectations of myself.

Enormous progress has been made in breast cancer, yet many challenges remain, according to Ann H. Partridge, M.D., MPH.

In metastatic breast cancer, the brain MRI is often a special request for what you don't want but truly need.

Debu Tripathy, M.D., the editor in chief of CURE®, recently sat down at the Miami Breast Cancer Conference to discuss the importance of oncology nurses in breast cancer care and offered insight as to how they can keep up-to-date with the constant advancements in the field.

Adam Brufsky, M.D., Ph.D. discussed treatments for BRCA-positive breast cancer at the 2019 Miami Breast Cancer Conference.

Breast cancer is no laughing matter, but being able to find something to laugh about in the midst of the trial can be cathartic.

Of all the things that cancer left me with, scarred veins in my only good arm has been the worst. I have learned to treasure those techs who can find a good vein and hit it the first time.

In this week’s episode, we spoke with Linda Tantawi about Susan G. Komen Greater New York City, and how the organization is connecting communities to educate women about breast cancer.

Rose Gerber, of the Community Oncology Alliance, shared her story of participating in a clinical trial and hopes for others to help educate patients with breast cancer to increase participation moving forward.