Breast Cancer

Biological drugs, as well as animal testing, concern both consumers and researchers. But, as these drugs can save or extend lives, they provide important advances in medicine.

Upon meeting with my oncologist, I realized during our conversation about what was next for me, that he suddenly began to sound like a game show host.

A breast cancer survivor and hereditary cancer expert discussed how patients can find accurate information about genetic mutations.

I hope that this glimpse of Ms. Peyton demonstrates what an extraordinary RN she is. She heals her patients with direct care, improvement in policy and a commitment to safety.

While the surgeon suggested I have a lumpectomy followed by radiation treatments, I had already made my decision. I requested a double mastectomy without any type of reconstruction. Why would I pursue such a radical alternative? In this post, I explain my choice.

From Trump’s executive order regarding drug prices to today’s top performers and athletes, here’s what is making headlines in the cancer space this week.

Breast cancer links to weight, diet and exercise are all over the news, but remember this: You are not to blame.

Don't sweat the small stuff, but don't miss those simple moments either.

From today’s top performers and athletes to life-threatening social media disinformation, here’s what is making headlines in the cancer space this week.

This breast cancer survivor had a double mastectomy with reconstruction and reflects on the questions she wishes she'd asked the doctor, in hindsight.

Developing the skill of listening takes practice and for those with cancer, it's important to be heard. In this post, learn how one survivor helped others learn how to listen.

In this essay, registered nurse Patricia Campbell of Charlene’s Dream in Daytona Beach, Florida, nominates her colleague and fellow registered nurse Eliani Berman for the 2019 CURE® Extraordinary Healer® Award.

This survivor shares the benefits of finding a local cancer support group or individual as she laments the retirement of her own cancer support group leader.

Maria Malloy, a registered oncology nurse and caregiver at Penn Medicine’s Abramson Cancer Center, is nominated her colleague Eleanor Miller for CURE®’s 2019 Extraordinary Healer® Award in this essay.

Breast cancer affects both men and women, yet there continues to be a "separation of power" when it comes to research and development of the methods by which to treat breast cancer. I think the greatest hope for men to come out of the shadow of breast cancer in a very pink world is through the support of women.

Women who undergo a mastectomy have many options and concerns to consider when undergoing breast reconstruction. My choice was simple: I wanted to look as natural as possible, but I have since learned that I have textured implants.

Why this breast cancer survivor thinks more oncologists should be listening carefully to patients on social media.

In assessing the quality of family cancer history entered into electronic health records, researchers found that such reporting was suboptimal – highlighting the need to optimize online collection with a provider-free approach.

Breast cancer survivorship is something to celebrate and there are many ways to commemorate the fact, but are t-shirts and other items the best way to honor survivors? One survivor shares her perspective and reflects on National Cancer Survivor’s Day.

From cancer-sniffing dogs to music therapy for pain, here’s what is making headlines in the cancer space this week.

What a force they were, those two daughters of ours: that little nine-year-old kid Valerie, gone from bone cancer and the more grown-up 37-year-old Stacy, cut off by breast cancer. When we talk of them, however, it is often with a slight grin.

Mindfulness and meditation for the masses. What does this mean to those of us with a life-threatening disease?

When my oncologist wanted to start me on a standard treatment, I asked her why. She said some of her other patients had gotten it. She was basing my life on someone else’s results? This survivor decided to seek other opinions and became her own advocate.

The Food and Drug Administration approved Kanjinti, a biosimilar to the US-licensed Herceptin, marking it the fifth of its kind.