Breast Cancer

A few thoughts and simple methods for finding a way to get back to the center of a life that includes all the emotions

This is my survivor story and how my dragon boat involvement continues to help me get through my breast cancer journey.

In this week’s episode of CURE Talks Cancer, we speak with Rose Gerber, director of patient advocacy at CPAN, about her experience with breast cancer, how she became an advocate and how her journey helped her to see beyond the cancer experience.

Have you ever wondered "why me" when diagnosed with cancer?

Take a look at the top 5 CURE stories of August 2018 in this video.

A cancer survivor examines some feline facts and fantasies about animals that could sniff out cancer.

Every year since 1994, we celebrate breast cancer awareness during the month of October. It's a special time of education and celebration. Learn more in this article.

If opting for the flat and fabulous look, it's important to learn to make friends with your belly because you're going to see it more often.

According to a recent study conducted at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Schools of Public Health and Medicine, disparities among patients who receive instructions for this follow-up care still exist.

Through correspondence with TV personality Fred Rogers, one survivor of cancer found hope and inspiration.

Talazoparib reduced the risk for disease progression or death by 46 percent and improved quality of life compared with chemotherapy in a subgroup of women with breast cancer, according to the phase 3 EMBRACA trial results.

I certainly was not used to people talking about my body all the time. "Are they taking your breast off?" several women asked. What? Who asks that question? If you do, you shouldn't.

I call it cancer motivation. Whenever I get annoyed about doing something that's not my favorite, like a long 10K race, I think about surviving cancer and those that did not. It becomes my motivation to take a breath and enjoy each second.

When life deals you the cancer card, make your own deck with special role models to help you remember how strong a person with cancer can be. Sometimes little reminders to ourselves in our best handwriting can help us through a rough patch.

Learning to live life with lymphedema is challenging. The life changes it presents can cause many negative emotions. but you don't have to loathe life just because you have a chronic medical condition.

Life as a cancer survivor can feel like a balancing act. One day you may be dancing with joy, and the next you might be struggling with fear. Support and understanding can come as we help people around us understand the struggle.

The Summer 2018 issue is out! And we have a sneak peek at what’s inside.

Robin Roberts discusses her two cancer journeys and why she shared them with viewers of 'Good Morning America.'

After Barbara Demorest underwent a mastectomy, a silicone-based prosthetic seemed to be her only option, until her doctor asked a question that would change her life: “Do you knit?”

Lost homes, delayed treatments, death. Metastatic breast cancer patients have a shot at changing the access paradigm.

In a global analysis, researchers found global lung cancer mortality rates are projected to increase by 43 percent in women; however, breast cancer rates should decline by 9 percent.

Here are three main tips I wish I would have known during my first year of dealing with a cancer diagnosis.

Learning to laugh during breast cancer takes practice, but with a little effort, it can become good medicine.

Take a look at the top five CURE stories of July 2018 in this video.

I had a revelation while dress shopping. What caused my change from carefree to self-conscious regarding my lopsidedness?

Combating cancer can leave us drained.

Creating a medical family tree is helpful. If cancer is common, noting which branches include it can help inform decisions.

We as cancer patients need to be involved in our own medical care and to advocate for ourselves and for each other.

For a while, it seemed like Jennifer had the perfect life. She was expecting a baby girl and marrying the love of her life. Then things took a turn and she was thrown into single motherhood with a cancer diagnosis.