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Reflection in a mirror of a woman palpating her breast while doing self breast-examination at home.

Should You Do a Breast Self-Exam?

The formal breast self-exam is no longer recommended — but breast awareness is. Here’s what you need to know about breast cancer screening.

Reflection in a mirror of a woman palpating her breast while doing self breast-examination at home.

¿Deberías examinar tus mamas?

Ya no se recomiendan los autoexámenes de mamas, pero sí la autoconciencia mamaria. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber sobre las examinaciones del cáncer de mama.

What You Need to Know About a Breast Biopsy flipbook

What You Need to Know About a Breast Biopsy

Learn important facts about what to expect before, during and after a breast biopsy

Lo que debes saber sobre las biopsias de mama  flipbook

Lo que debes saber sobre las biopsias de mama

Obtén información importante sobre lo que puedes esperar durante y después de una biopsia de mama

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More Research Shows Vaginal Estrogen Is Safe for People with a History of Breast Cancer

New research supports the findings that vaginal estrogen does not increase the risk for breast cancer or recurrence

Katie Finley

Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer Means the Pandemic Isn’t 'Over' for Me

The world may have moved on from Covid, but I’m still fighting to keep myself safe from the virus

Patient During Scalp Cooling

Does Cold Capping Work?

Wearing a cold cap for chemotherapy may reduce hair loss. Here’s what you need to know.

Breastfeeding and Breast Cancer

Breastfeeding and Breast Cancer

What you need to know about breastfeeding during and after treatment for breast cancer

La lactancia y el cáncer de mama

La lactancia y el cáncer de mama

Lo que debes saber sobre la lactancia durante y después de tratamientos de cáncer de mama

 Stephanie Walker

My “Small” Cancer Turned Out to Be Stage 4 Breast Cancer

After my shocking diagnosis, I turned to advocacy work to help shine a light on the lack of research regarding women of color and stage 4 breast cancer

woman wearing a hijab uses smartphone and laptop at her desk. Attaching a pink ribbon represents recovery from a breast cancer patient

Breast Cancer Resource Guide

Navigating a breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Use our resource guide to find support.

Mammogram films of both breasts of a female patient

What You Should Know About Dense Breasts

Knowing your breast density is important. Now there’s a new ruling to help you stay informed.

Mammogram films of both breasts of a female patient

Lo que deberías saber sobre las mamas densas

Es importante saber la densidad de tus mamas. Ahora hay una nueva decisión que es útil para que estés informada.

JoAnn Pushkin

My Cancer Was Missed Because of Dense Breast Tissue

Thirteen years ago, I testified in front of the FDA that women had a right to know if they have dense breasts. Earlier this month, the federal rule finally went into effect.

Olivia Munn

Olivia Munn’s Breast Cancer Diagnosis Is a Wake-Up Call for All Women

The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool saved Olivia Munn’s life — and it could save yours

Olivia Munn

El diagnóstico de cáncer de mama de Olivia Munn es una señal de alerta para todas las mujeres

La herramienta de evaluación de riesgo de cáncer de mama salvó la vida de Olivia Munn y podría salvar la tuya

Kelly Miyahara, mom and sister

My Sister, My Mom and I Were All Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Within 18 Months of Each Other

It turned out a secret was lurking in my genes: Most of my family has a BRCA2 gene mutation

Kelly Miyahara, mom and sister

A mi hermana, a mi mamá y a mí nos diagnosticaron cáncer de mama en un plazo de 18 meses

Al parecer, un secreto se ocultaba en mis genes: La mayoría de mis familiares tienen una mutación genética BRCA2

genetic counselor meeting with patient to discuss BRCA gene

BRCA Testing 101

BRCA gene mutations can increase your risk of breast and other cancers. Should you get tested for them?

genetic counselor meeting with patient to discuss BRCA gene

Pruebas BRCA 101

Las mutaciones genéticas BRCA pueden incrementar tu riesgo de cáncer de mama y de otros tipos. ¿Deberías hacerte pruebas para saberlo?

Cynthia Toussaint

When It Came to My Breast Cancer, I Did It My Way

Doctors told me there was just one way to treat my breast cancer. But with my complex medical condition, I knew I’d have to forge my own path.

Cynthia Toussaint

Manejé mi cáncer de mama a mi manera

Los doctores me dijeron que solo había una forma de tratar mi cáncer de mama. Pero con mi trastorno médico complejo, sabía que debía tomar mis propias decisiones.

After I Was Diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, I Had Another Shock

After I Was Diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, I Had Another Shock

My breast cancer surgeon missed a red flag, and I’ll always wonder if that changed everything

WomenTalk: Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know

WomenTalk: Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know

On this episode of WomenTalk, we'll be discussing all things breast cancer.