While having a career as a flight attendant allows individuals to travel the globe, exposure to carcinogens and frequent disruptions in circadian rhythms may increase cancer prevalence in these individuals, according to recent research published in the journal Environmental Health.
When my mom got cancer, the last thing on my mind was my own health, but she had the foresight and the care to get a genetic test so that her kids could live long and healthy lives. Today I am grateful for my mom, my whole family and the magic of science.
Take a look at the top five CURE stories of June 2018 in this video.
Is it too much to want to feel like myself again after cancer?
There are many signs and symptoms of breast cancer, although some of them aren't very well known. Early detection can help prevent more serious problems. Learn more about how to recognize and protect yourself.
An IBC patient reflects on her search for an alternative to conventional treatment.
Palliative care doesn't mean giving up treatment, it means getting the support you need as a patient with metastatic cancer.
What to do when cancer isn't ruining your summer...
Breast cancer survivor contemplates her breast reconstruction choices.
I’m writing to say how much I missed you this Father’s Day. It’s hard to believe that it’s been eight years since I told you how much you mean to me in person. And to think you were so worried about my breast cancer recurring; the thought that your only child and mother of your granddaughters might suffer a long and painful death – as did your own mother – before you died yourself.
For many years, breast cancer survivors have focused their hope on the number five. With the help of their oncologists, they've taken a big sip of this medical Kool aid. But are we hoping in an untruth? This survivor shares her perspective.
You may have noticed I haven’t posted a blog lately. It could only mean one of two things: I ran out of things to say or, it’s gardening season. As my family is sure to attest, the former is impossible.
Sometimes breast cancer invites us to look closely at our own bodies the way we might look at famous nudes. Creating visual art can be therapeutic, whether it involves photography or digital. Watercolors, sketches and collages could be empowering, too.
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.
