breast health

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

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

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?

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

Medical illustration vector concept,female breasts and four levels of breast cancer severity

Stages of Breast Cancer

What are the stages of breast cancer? And what does the stage mean for prognosis and treatment? Here’s what you need to know.

The Importance of Understanding Your Family History of Breast Cancer

The Importance of Understanding Your Family History of Breast Cancer

Watch this video to learn why it’s important to know your family history so you can manage your breast cancer risk

true or false quiz: breast cancer

True or False? Breast Cancer

About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Take our quiz to see how much you know about this common disease.

Resources for Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer

Resources for Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer

A metastatic breast cancer diagnosis is life-changing. Watch this video to learn about supports that are available to improve your quality of life.

woman with uneven breasts

Breast Asymmetry: 9 Reasons You Have Uneven Breasts

It's very common for a woman to have uneven breasts, also called asymmetrical breasts. Find out what causes these breast asymmetries.

Aidee Granados

Culture Shock, Then a Cancer Shock, Inspired Me to Create the Community I Needed

As a young mom and recent immigrant to the United States, I thought my life was moving and changing quickly — but cancer was moving even faster

Aidee Granados

El impacto cultural y luego el del cáncer me inspiraron para crear la comunidad que necesitaba

Puesto que era una mamá joven y que había inmigrado recientemente a Estados Unidos, pensaba que mi vida se movía y cambiaba rápidamente; sin embargo,el cáncer estaba avanzando aún más velozmente

woman food shopping, getting a mammogram and walking across a street

Where You Live, Work, Learn and Play Can Affect Your Breast Health

Learn about social determinants of health and how they apply to breast cancer

woman food shopping, getting a mammogram and walking across a street

Los lugares en los que vives, trabajas, aprendes y juegas pueden afectar tu salud mamaria

Obtén información acerca de los determinantes sociales de la salud y cómo estos aplican en lo que se refiere al cáncer de mama

daughter sitting with mom who is battling cancer

Why We Need More Black and Hispanic Women in Breast Cancer Clinical Trials

Increasing diversity in cancer clinical trials can help the fight against cancer disparities

daughter sitting with mom who is battling cancer

Por qué necesitamos más mujeres de raza negra e hispánica en ensayos clínicos de cáncer de mama

Incrementar la diversidad en los ensayos clínicos de cáncer puede ser útil para la lucha contra las desigualdades de cáncer

Mobile Mammography X-Ray Machine for breast cancer detection located in small bus

Making It Easier to Access Breast Care

Satellite breast centers, mobile mammography and same-day biopsies are making it easier for women to get breast care

Mobile Mammography X-Ray Machine for breast cancer detection located in small bus

Haciendo que el acceso a la atención para el cáncer de mama sea más fácil

Centros satelitales de atención mamaria, mamografías móviles y biopsias con resultados para el mismo día están haciendo que las mujeres puedan obtener atención mamaria más fácilmente

Your First Mammogram: A Step-by-Step Guide

Your First Mammogram: A Step-by-Step Guide

Not sure what to expect during your first mammogram? Watch this video to find out.