Breast Cancer

As a part of its “Speaking Out” video series, CURE® spoke with genetic counselor, Angela Trepanier, on behalf of FORCE, to grasp a better understanding of what genetic breast cancer is and what it means for patients and their families.

As a part of its “Speaking Out” video series, on behalf of FORCE, CURE® spoke with Diane Rose, their vice president of volunteer programs about the importance of support for those affected by hereditary cancers.

As a part of its “Speaking Out” video series, CURE® spoke with genetic counselor, Angela Trepanier, on behalf of FORCE, about disparities seen in genetic testing for caner.

As a part of its “Speaking Out” video series, on behalf of FORCE, CURE® spoke with Diane Rose, their vice president of volunteer programs, about how advocacy partnerships can bring greater awareness and education to patients with cancer and their families.

As a part of its “Speaking Out” video series, on behalf of FORCE, CURE® spoke with Diane Rose, their vice president of volunteer programs, about clinical trials for patients with hereditary cancers and those who have a risk of developing.

Guidelines often use a cutoff of 70 years old for breast cancer treatment, but patients should discuss goals of care with their team to further personalize their care.

The new year brings reflection on living fully with cancer.

Reflecting on World Cancer Day got me thinking about butterflies, a symbol of hope, but, according to the “Butterfly Effect” theory, a small flap of their wings could have major impacts on the world, which is not very different from cancer.

The Food and Drug Administration approved Trodelvy for patients with pretreated, unresectable HR-positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer.

Patients with breast cancer who lived in Southern states with Medicaid expansion were less likely to be diagnosed with metastatic disease and more likely to receive treatment.

While cancer is a horrible disease, it taught me some valuable lessons.

The Food and Drug Administration approved Orserdu for patients with ER-positive, HER2-negative, ESR1-mutated advanced or metastatic breast cancer.

I always viewed my doctors as being unapproachable on a personal level. I thought they were there to examine and diagnose me, imparting wisdom I could never hope to attain, but one day I realized I was very wrong.

When comparing mindfulness activities with physical exercise and no exercise to treat cancer-related cognitive impairment, breast cancer survivors showed similar outcomes across the board, leading researchers to suggest acknowledging the side effect may help patients cope.

Losing my breasts was hard, but losing one of my best friends was even harder, and something I’ve had to come to terms with.

My cancer was caught early, and I never had to have chemotherapy — leading me experience survivor’s guilt and ask, “can I even call myself a survivor?”

When my wife was going through cancer treatments, she sometimes would color my artwork as a distraction. Here’s an activity I made for other survivors, now that it’s the year of the rabbit.

Last month, I learned that the treatment for my metastatic breast cancer stopped working, but was thrilled to learn about Enhertu — a new drug for a new subset of patients with breast cancer — as the next line of therapy.

Cancer isn't easy for anyone, but sometimes I feel guilty that my daughter had some supports that others do not.

Cancer is complicated enough while we are in it. How important are specific memories and details as we focus on survivorship into, hopefully, an old age that may bring natural memory loss?

After I was diagnosed with cancer, some people “ghosted” me, but my dog, Iris, never did.

Here are a few tips I’ve found that helped me regain a sense of control after being diagnosed with breast cancer.

Treatment for breast cancer, such a chemotherapy, may cause a decline in working memory, processing speed, attention and more for patients.

Fighting for something I believe in was worth it, especially since it came to my health after cancer.

From tennis star Martina Navratilova’s two cancer diagnoses to First Lady Jill Biden undergoing Mohs surgery to have a suspicious lesion removed and musician deaths, here’s what’s happening in the cancer space this week.