Breast Cancer

The FDA approved the Paxman Scalp Cooling System for patients with solid tumors who wish to prevent chemotherapy-related hair loss.

Being a survivor and patient advocate means keeping up to date with the latest in treatment options and hearing the latest news in cancer research. ASCO is the perfect conference for just that.

Recognize birthdays, but most importantly, keep hope, says a breast cancer and melanoma survivor.

A breast cancer survivor's thoughts on her eight-year cancerversary.

None of us are perfect. We all have flaws and imperfections, some us more than others.

What do you do? What should you know? Here are some practical pieces of advice from someone who

If approved, it will become the second PARP inhibitor in the breast cancer space.

Every survivor has a story about our disease, and what we choose to believe can change everything.

Although genetic testing could be crucial in developing treatment plans and improving outcomes in women with ovarian and breast cancer, less than 20 percent of eligible patients actually get tested, according to Mike Janicek, M.D.

Sometimes breast cancer warriors need subtle reminders of their courageous fight. One survivor received that message from a coffee mug.

A rudimentary knowledge of the alphabet is one of the first things a school aged child learns, but sometimes, adults need a refresher course, especially when choosing a prosthesis.

NCCN guidelines recommend annual mammograms to detect disease recurrence, but according to the study’s findings, women — even those who had adequate health insurance — were less likely to have their once-a-year mammogram as they became long-term survivors.

It can feel like you're running out of time to get it right, says this patient with metastatic breast cancer.

I was the only flat-chested model among the group of fellow survivors of all types of cancers, as well as loved ones modeling in tribute to loved ones who succumbed to the disease.

Even if being asymmetrical or flat is a valid choice for women who have undergone mastectomies, and that is how I usually feel best, there are no rules that say we should not wear a prosthetic bra now and then, or every single day, if it makes us smile or forget for a fleeting second that cancer can be disfiguring. There is no reason to feel self-conscious.

The supplement melatonin is well-known for its benefits in helping people sleep, but could it also be beneficial for helping keep breast cancer from returning? Evidence shows this might be the case.

The first time I heard that term I didn't know what they were talking about. Even now my brain goes a little bit crazy when that term is applied to lingerie.

A breast cancer survivor remembers the trip that helped her regain confidence after hair loss.

It's hard to be sick when everyone else seems healthy.

When I was asked to be a godmother as I was going through cancer, I started my journey as a godmother. Seven years later, I am seeing what I wasn't sure I'd live long enough to see.

My "foobs," slang for the fake boobs on my chest to replace the ones removed by a double mastectomy, are under construction.

Mother's Day is a special time for remembering our mothers, and even when breast cancer was involved, the memories can still be sweet.

A 34-year breast cancer survivor reflects on life after diagnosis and the joy she found in her lifelong passion.

Keeping a healthy weight is vital for everyone, especially breast cancer survivors.

A guy with breast cancer reveals a secret that can save your life.