Breast Cancer

When I was finally allowed to eat after my mastectomy, the hospital-grade turkey sandwich tasted like the best thing ever.

After cancer, I finally went on a cruise and allowed myself to fight through my fears, which felt so freeing.

I felt like I had to come back to life after hearing the word “metastatic.”

The Food and Drug Administration granted a Fast Track designation to the novel drug, ARV-471 for patients with metastatic or locally advanced ER-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer.

As a survivor, Karen Gartland found that a mind-body program was helpful, as it taught her useful techniques for when her health anxiety spikes.

“We have to make it known to people that we are not just a patient,” said Michelle Anderson-Benjamin, CEO of the Fearless Warrior Project, who received a diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer in 2022.

After a recent fiasco while trying to order prostheses and bras, I have an important question I’d like answered.

In honor of World Cancer Day, we highlighted ongoing and successful advocacy efforts in the oncology space.

From Kristen Dahlgren stepping away from NBC to focus on the Pink Eraser Project for cancer vaccines, to MTV’s Jared March dying of sarcoma, here’s what is happening in the oncology space this week.

The 21-gene breast recurrence score may lead clinicians away from prescribing chemotherapy to Black women who could benefit from the therapy.

"Getting cancer is kind of like getting stuck out in the rain — torrential rain."

I've found a little bit of joy in naming the six active tumors in my body.

When a friend recently asked if I’d ever thought cancer might kill me, I had to think back and examine myself.

The Lymphedema Treatment Act went into effect on Jan. 1, making prescribed lymphedema compression garments approved by Medicare Part B.

Endocrine therapy, particularly when administered in combination with Verzenio (abemaciclib), is effective when compared with chemotherapy among patients with metastatic breast cancer who experienced disease progression on Ibrance (palbociclib), according to recently published research.

Although approximately one-third of patients were found to bypass their nearest hospital for breast cancer surgery, the decision to go further occurred more frequently in certain patient populations.

Being a self-advocate also means self-care.

From Michael Strahan announcing his cancer diagnosis to a “Baywatch” star being diagnosed with cancer, here’s what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

Certain groups of patients with breast cancer experienced a decrease in breast cancer-specific mortality after starting cholesterol-lowering drugs.

Cancer is a dark place, but we can bring light to it.

More facilitation is needed to ensure that clinicians can connect patients with breast cancer to clinical trials they may be eligible for.

I hadn’t done aerobics in decades, but it was time to be off the cancer couch.

Soon after experiencing headaches and other symptoms, I spoke up to my oncologist — and I’m glad I did.

From Shannen Doherty discussing in-vitro fertilization before breast cancer to "Chickadee" Cardwell's cancer experience to be featured on an upcoming TV series, here's what's happening in the oncology space this week.

An expert explained why chemotherapy-related amenorrhea in premenopausal women with breast cancer is “not just about having a period.”

Exploring holistic therapies can yield some interesting findings and benefits.

The Food and Drug Administration approved Udenyca Onbody, an administration device for Udenyca, a biosimilar of Neulasta.

A recent study found that breast cancer–specific survival in patients with invasive lobular carcinoma was inferior compared to patients with invasive ductal carcinoma.

I never thought I’d say it, but I miss my padded bras.

Lessons happen when you least expect it.