Breast Cancer

When I noticed a lump in my breast, I immediately knew what it would be, so I worked to advocate for myself.

Even though my wife became quadriplegic after her breast cancer progressed, our insurance still did not help us out, so I became her caregiver full-time.

An expert explained the importance of understanding different subtypes of metastatic breast cancer and available treatment options based on biomarker testing.

I happened to see my breast surgeon at an art show and, out of respect, chose not to talk to her.

More often lately, I have tied these more specifically to my date of diagnosis. I just can’t get March 3 out of my thoughts. That is when I began to survive cancer.

From “Top Chef’” Shirley Chung and comedian Christina Pazsitzky announcing their diagnoses to Erica Ash’s death from the disease, here is what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Having role models who illustrated body positivity helped me feel more acceptance of changes after my mastectomy.

I’ve been involved in the cancer community — in one way or another — since the 1990s, when my mother was facing breast cancer.

My health care team was monitoring me for cancer due to a BRCA mutation. When a hysterectomy got delayed for various reasons, I ended up with ovarian cancer.

As soon as one cancer survivor spoke, I knew I had to meet and offer to work with her.

I had a mindset shift when I met someone during chemotherapy treatment who told me that I’d die of my disease, like everyone else.

Questions about whether scalp cooling is painful and how long sessions last were answered by an expert during an interview with CURE®.

For certain patients with cancer, scalp cooling to reduce chemotherapy-related hair loss may be a beneficial option.

I get upset when I read something thinking it’s true and then find out later it isn’t, especially when it’s something important regarding cancer or lymphedema.

Here are answers to 10 questions patients asked at the CURE® Educated Patient® Metastatic Breast Cancer Summit about scans, treatment and clinical trials.

I’m approaching 10 years with stage 4 breast cancer, and this question tops the “most asked” list.

Receiving treatment for breast cancer during college was a challenge, but I was anchored in faith to persevere and even graduated cum laude.

From Teddi Mellencamp revealing that she had more melanoma spots removed to Isabella Strahan announcing being cancer-free, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

With breast neurotization after receiving a mastectomy, breast cancer survivors may be able to mitigate post-mastectomy chest numbness over time.

My mother helped take care of me when I had breast cancer. Now, I find myself giving back and taking care of her after she broke her hip.

Hormone therapy for breast cancer had a protective factor against Alzheimer’s disease and dementia in certain breast cancer survivors.

When deciding which treatment to receive for breast cancer, I realized negative emotions can affect the body more than I thought.

Patients can seek a licensed acupuncturist who may be able to help with hot flashes and other endocrine-related side effects, an expert said.

When faced with scanxiety, one technique Annie Bond uses is yoga breathing exercises to help “breathe through it and just get through the moment.”

A computer model may help predict which patients with breast cancer are more likely to experience neuropathy from taxane therapies.

After treatment for breast cancer ended, I was excited to move on, but the shadow of cancer continued following me.

Here are eight poems about my experience as a caregiver to my wife during her final days.

Actress Shannen Doherty has been open about her experience with breast cancer over the last few years as a way to help other people.

This year, I celebrate 10 years of being free from breast cancer. It’s hard to believe, but I am cherishing this milestone and plan to celebrate big.

From a TODAY contributor opening up about breast reconstruction surgery to Arizona rep. Raúl Grijalva completing cancer treatment, here’s what’s going on in the oncology space this week.