Breast Cancer

Learning to laugh during breast cancer takes practice, but with a little effort, it can become good medicine.

Take a look at the top five CURE stories of July 2018 in this video.

I had a revelation while dress shopping. What caused my change from carefree to self-conscious regarding my lopsidedness?

Combating cancer can leave us drained.

Creating a medical family tree is helpful. If cancer is common, noting which branches include it can help inform decisions.

We as cancer patients need to be involved in our own medical care and to advocate for ourselves and for each other.

For a while, it seemed like Jennifer had the perfect life. She was expecting a baby girl and marrying the love of her life. Then things took a turn and she was thrown into single motherhood with a cancer diagnosis.

This week, I celebrated eight years since diagnosis. It brought back a lot of thoughts and feelings.

While we are more than the sum of our genes, genetic information is useful as we contemplate health issues, including cancer.

Thanks to two pilot programs, the FDA was able to more efficiently approve Kisqali for certain patients with advanced breast cancer.

Instead of feeling helpless, there are ways you can assist your loved one in navigating cancer. This post offers helpful tips to guide you along the way.

Summertime presents challenges for women affected by breast cancer. Body image often suffers if a woman hasn't come to terms with her new appearance.

While having a career as a flight attendant allows individuals to travel the globe, exposure to carcinogens and frequent disruptions in circadian rhythms may increase cancer prevalence in these individuals, according to recent research published in the journal Environmental Health.

When my mom got cancer, the last thing on my mind was my own health, but she had the foresight and the care to get a genetic test so that her kids could live long and healthy lives. Today I am grateful for my mom, my whole family and the magic of science.

Take a look at the top five CURE stories of June 2018 in this video.

Is it too much to want to feel like myself again after cancer?

There are many signs and symptoms of breast cancer, although some of them aren't very well known. Early detection can help prevent more serious problems. Learn more about how to recognize and protect yourself.

An IBC patient reflects on her search for an alternative to conventional treatment.

Palliative care doesn't mean giving up treatment, it means getting the support you need as a patient with metastatic cancer.

What to do when cancer isn't ruining your summer...

Breast cancer survivor contemplates her breast reconstruction choices.

I’m writing to say how much I missed you this Father’s Day. It’s hard to believe that it’s been eight years since I told you how much you mean to me in person. And to think you were so worried about my breast cancer recurring; the thought that your only child and mother of your granddaughters might suffer a long and painful death – as did your own mother – before you died yourself.

For many years, breast cancer survivors have focused their hope on the number five. With the help of their oncologists, they've taken a big sip of this medical Kool aid. But are we hoping in an untruth? This survivor shares her perspective.

You may have noticed I haven’t posted a blog lately. It could only mean one of two things: I ran out of things to say or, it’s gardening season. As my family is sure to attest, the former is impossible.

Sometimes breast cancer invites us to look closely at our own bodies the way we might look at famous nudes. Creating visual art can be therapeutic, whether it involves photography or digital. Watercolors, sketches and collages could be empowering, too.

The FDA approved the Paxman Scalp Cooling System for patients with solid tumors who wish to prevent chemotherapy-related hair loss.

Being a survivor and patient advocate means keeping up to date with the latest in treatment options and hearing the latest news in cancer research. ASCO is the perfect conference for just that.

Recognize birthdays, but most importantly, keep hope, says a breast cancer and melanoma survivor.

A breast cancer survivor's thoughts on her eight-year cancerversary.

None of us are perfect. We all have flaws and imperfections, some us more than others.