Breast Cancer

Two-time cancer survivor talks about managing fatigue.

Cancer survivor comments on life in an emptying nest.

Scientists in the lab and in the clinic can help patients with metastatic breast cancer make informed choices.

After surgery, some young women with hormone-driven breast cancer can use estrogen blockers but opt against induced menopause.

Cancer survivor shares how cancer survivorship impacts her life choices as she moves forward.

The annual mammogram can be triggering for survivors. They could use a little more TLC from the system during this annual ritual.

It isn't always so "normal," is it?

A guy who knows breast cancer shares some surgical tips.

Generally, health insurance covers the cost of genetic testing recommended by a physician. However, some patients who had BRCA testing in the past have had trouble getting reimbursed for a follow-up panel test. The outof- pocket cost for a single panel test can be up to $5,000, although lower-cost tests are available.

The genetic differences that distinguish men’s breast cancers may lead to new diagnosis and treatment options.

Cancer survivor notices difficulty with changes and transitions since cancer.

Prosthesis is another word added to my cancer vocabulary.

Research into metastasis is changing the future for all stages of breast cancer.

A survivor remembers as a pottery class sparks memories of her experiences with breast cancer.

More and more, treating HER2-positive breast cancers involves combining an array of drugs.

Genetics may play a role in chemotherapy-related fatigue, according to a recent study.

Breast cancer always leaves scars. Some are visible and some are not. Today, I'd like to focus on the visible scars.

If cancer hadn't happened to me, what would I be like? Have you ever asked yourself that?

As mutations in more genes are linked to the development of cancer, tests that identify the glitches are growing more expansive — but some gray areas remain.