Breast Cancer

As with many other areas in health care, some patients may face barriers when it comes to genetic services for breast cancer.

After being diagnosed with cancer, I set intentions — both spiritual and practical — that helped guide me through the experience.

An expert discusses the impact on patients and families lacking equal access to counseling and testing.

Researchers have found that interventions can make breast cancer survivors nearly 1.5 times more likely to continue with important post-surgical hormonal therapy.

Although the pandemic prevented Branwyn Lee's family from being with her during cancer treatment, she never felt alone on her journey.

Recent results highlight that men with the disease have not lived as long as female patients have during the past three decades.

Patients with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer may receive sufficient first-line treatment with Perjeta plus Herceptin without chemotherapy.

PARP inhibitors, primarily used to treat BRCA-mutated disease, may have efficacy potential in triple negative breast cancer.

A year ago, I attended a cancer camp called Camp Make-a-Dream, and I found a specific calling: creativity in jewelry.

The countdown to my CT scan has begun.

Family history of breast and other cancers can mean some people are more likely to develop the disease at a younger age. But advances in testing may improve prevention and survival rates.

After a certain amount of time in the day, bras become devilish and must be removed immediately!

From Jill Martin revealing an updated about her cancer to Casey DeSantis announcing breast cancer diagnosis, this is what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

The importance of cascade genetic testing has led me to advocate through my artwork.

An ongoing phase 1 trial is analyzing the use of a novel cancer vaccine plus the immunotherapy agent, Keytruda, for patients with triple-negative breast cancer.

My doctor and I have different communication styles, though it is extremely important that we understand each other.

When my daughter was going through cancer, I realized that connecting with one her peers going through a similar experience was incredibly helpful.

Here’s a new term for me: Response shift.

As wide receiver John Metchie returns to the field after cancer experience, and coach Brent Venables announces wife’s cancer diagnosis, this is what’s happening in the oncology space this week.

No one talks about the “rabbit hole” that patients with cancer experience, even as time passes.

Patients with cancer should always let their clinical team know if they are experiencing any new symptoms or concerns.

My mom kept me safe from everything, until cancer showed her she couldn’t.

The phase 3 KEYNOTE-756 trial revealed improvements in complete response rate for patients with high-risk, early-stage ER+/HER2- breast cancer.

As Ben Alldis reveals previous cancer diagnosis and Luke Combs brings a Make-a-Wish cancer survivor on stage during a concert venue, this is what’s occurring in the oncology space this week.

We recently asked our audience of patients, survivors and caregivers about the ongoing cisplatin and carboplatin shortage. Here’s what they had to say.

It’s strange how an event can unfold on the national stage, and it validates something that you have been pointing out for years.

It’s amazing the cancer resources and community we have now — something my mom didn’t have.

New cancer treatments have offered me hope.

Receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer and radiation treatment were both associated with increased rates of biological aging among patients who participated in a recent study.

Chemotherapy treatment can lead to bacterial changes in the gut and unhealthy weight gain for patients, with potential higher risk of morbidity and reduced quality of life, according to recent research.