Breast Cancer

Patients with breast cancer who had higher levels of vitamin D in their blood at diagnosis tended to have better outcomes, according to a recent study.

A brief interaction at the gym gives this metastatic breast cancer patient a reason to reflect on the hope we must nurture.

We face loss everyday, and that's amplified this time of year--but there are things you can do to help.

Jennifer Klemp, Ph.D., M.P.H., asks the questions that remain unanswered in breast cancer survivorship.

Routine checkups can rattle us with technology and subconscious fears that tiptoe to the surface, even five years out. Perhaps going alone to important screenings is not the best idea. Taking a friend if you do not have a partner, even if you can do it all alone, is never a bad idea.

Breast cancer and melanoma survivor gets out of her thoughts by getting outdoors and re-prioritizing her life.

Cancer jargon is sometimes lost in translation.

One woman's experience with her oncologist when the time came around for a mammogram.

Kimberly Blackwell, M.D., discusses advancements in the field of HER2+ breast cancer.

When receiving a cancer diagnosis, it means so much to have others be there for you.

Clutter clearing speaker/author turned two-time cancer survivor shares her holiday tips.

Holidays can be challenging, but here are a few helpful tips to surviving well.

In a word, everything.

There is no doubt the Affordable Care Act needs tweaking. But let's not lose these critical pieces.

Genetics testing may help providers know which patients with breast cancer are at higher risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE).

A diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer can be frightening, but education and new treatments are helping these patients adjust to their "new normal."

Breast cancer patients with weakened immune systems need to be protected, especially during flu season.

Many female survivors of cancer face sexual pain after treatment, and may not feel comfortable starting a conversation with their health care providers.

A six-year breast cancer survivor and three-year melanoma survivor reflects back and offers hope.

The FDA granted ribociclib a priority review to a new drug application for certain patients with breast cancer.

A new online tool can help patients with lymphedema through short exercise videos.

Sometimes you can find comfort and a little bit of relief in an irrational (and a bit silly) behavior.

Breast cancer is filled with surprises and unexpected challenges.

A new online tool will help patients with cancer engage in clearer, more meaningful conversations with their care providers.

Breast cancer and melanoma survivor finds herself waiting for results again.

Vitamin D plays an important role in helping fight breast cancer.

The party is over. Now what?

Mache Seibel discusses the benefits of taking estrogen supplements for women who harbor the BRCA genetic mutation.

For many patients with early-stage breast cancer, these drugs provide a significant boost to disease-free survival.

Laura Yeager talks about her journey with breast cancer, from the fearful thoughts to the free food at chemotherapy.