Breast Cancer

A new study has uncovered notable disparities in uptake of adjuvant breast cancer therapies in the Appalachian region of the United States, a finding that suggests targeted intervention strategies may help to improve outcomes for this population of women.

People want to help, so go ahead and ask for help. Cancer is not a one-person job.

New Year's Resolutions tend to get lost in the shuffle as the year progresses. Looking back at my list, halfway through the year, I see my cancer fighting soldiers are still in my corner.

Frederic C. Kass, from the Cancer Center of Santa Barbara, provides an overview of the importance of genetic counseling.

Often facing greater disease-related risk, younger women with breast cancer are asked to weigh fertility, sexual health and body image issues within a short window of time – in many cases, without as much guidance as they would like.

Male breast cancer survivor Khevin Barnes tells of an unexpected visitor–and an unforgettable lesson.

Deciding how to approach a cancer anniversary can be exciting, scary or maybe just somewhere in between.

A grumpy and grateful cancer survivor reflects on her neuropathy and lymphedema.

By empowering the body to fight breast and renal cancers, immunotherapies are poised to improve the treatment landscape.

Male breast cancer survivor Khevin Barnes shares a few thoughts on his disease.

Within five years after a breast cancer diagnosis, women face an increased risk of weight gain compared with their cancer-free peers, a study has found.

Kara Maxwell, instructor, medical oncologist, Basser Research Center for BRCA, University of Pennsylvania, explains how a breast cancer clinical trial works.

Even my own family doesn't get it, and I'm glad. Two-time cancer survivor describes an isolating, fear-of-recurrence moment.

Kara Maxwell, instructor, medical oncologist, Basser Research Center for BRCA, University of Pennsylvania, provides advice for a patient with early stage breast cancer.

The ability to choose a compassionate death helps me to live in the moment I have now.

Kenneth Freundlich, neuropsychologist, Morris Psychological Group, Parsippany, NJ, and FORCE volunteer, discusses the importance of advocacy for patients with hereditary cancers.

Kenneth Freundlich, neuropsychologist, Morris Psychological Group, Parsippany, NJ, and FORCE volunteer, comments on supporting patients with hereditary cancers.

Living on the top floor with cancer.

Eleanor Miller, a nurse at the University of Pennsylvania, writes about considerations for a patient who is pregnant with a breast cancer diagnosis.