Breast Cancer

At CURE’s patient-focused meeting at the 36th Annual Miami Breast Cancer Conference, Shannon Pulaski and Ellen Matloff discussed the importance of genetic counseling and learning more about one’s family health history.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted an approval to Trazimera (PF-05280014; trastuzumab-qyyp), a Herceptin (trastuzumab) biosimilar, to treat patients with HER2-overexpressing breast cancer as well as HER2-overexpressing metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma.

Many people believe that genetic testing for cancer can only be beneficial for individuals with a strong family history of the disease, but that is not necessarily the case.

Can at-home DNA testing kits accurately help us discover important health information? What do we do with the information once we receive it? In this post, learn more about the pros and cons.

The Food and Drug Administration approved the VENTANA PD-L1 (SP142) Assay as the first companion diagnostic to aid in identifying patients with triple-negative breast cancer who are eligible for treatment with Tecentriq (atezolizumab) plus chemotherapy.

Breast cancer treatment is a life-saver but also can have side effects, including some related to shoulder pain. It is good to start doing the exercises as soon as the doctor recommends it. After that, a regular tune-up with a physical therapist can help.

The Food and Drug Administration has granted an accelerated approval to the frontline combination of Tecentriq (atezolizumab) plus Abraxane (nab-paclitaxel) for patients with unresectable locally advanced or metastatic PD-L1–positive triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC).

We've got a sneak peek at what’s inside our Winter 2019 issue.

This survivor details her journey with breast implants following a modified radical mastectomy.

CURE® sponsors a fun and free introduction to this playful practice for health and healing.

The one-day agenda hosts faculty and panels discussing breast cancer treatments and their side effects, genetics, survivorship, and more.

The former NFL running back opens up about his mother’s battle with breast cancer.

What happens when the trick goes wrong?

The FDA has approved subcutaneous use of Herceptin and Herceptin Hylecta in combination with chemotherapy for the treatment of select patients with HER2-positive early breast cancer.

Television shows often portray breast cancer in unrealistic ways. As a survivor, it's my job to pay attention to the details and check them for accuracy.

For one woman with a BRCA gene mutation, information and teamwork brings a sense of control.

The Tutu Project uses unique landscape photos to raise money for patients with breast cancer.

Art can help us understand our deepest feelings, helping us cope and reflecting the complexity of life after cancer.

In an effort to help others understand a breast cancer diagnosis, survivors may choose to use unique words. Sometimes, these words can be offensive.

What started as a hangnail turned into one of the most difficult late effects of breast cancer. This survivor found swimming to be a viable treatment for her lymphedema.

A mastectomy can leave a lasting mark. This breast cancer survivor found her own unique way to make it a beautiful one.

CURE® spoke with CEO Linda Tantawi about addressing the needs of underserved communities and how education is key in helping women in the Greater New York City area.

The emotional ups and downs associated with a diagnosis of breast cancer can take a person on a very stressful ride. In this post, learn how one survivor managed to turn that stressful event into a joy ride.

Why it matters when hope isn't really hope at all (and tips on reading articles about cancer research).

Check out this week’s quick overview of what is making headlines in the cancer space.

Survivors with children face some of the biggest challenges when it comes to visualizing the future. After my breast cancer diagnosis in 1986, it was my daughter's future, rather than my own, for which I bargained.

I am the first to admit that I have a love-hate relationship with breast forms post-mastectomy. Every now and then, I do put one on. It comforts me to know that there are multiple options (especially for women who wear them regularly).

This week, we spoke with two faculty members from the patient-focused meeting at the upcoming Miami Breast Cancer Conference.

Here are tips for fellow cancer survivors to clear out cancer paraphernailia but keep important medical records.

I feel fortunate to have my disease in this time of accelerated innovation