breast cancer

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

 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.

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.

Female Doctor Explains the Mammogram Procedure to a Topless Latin Female Patient with Curly Hair Undergoing Mammography Scan

Don’t Put Off Breast Cancer Screening — It Could Save Your Life

If you’re one of the many women who put off breast cancer screening during the pandemic, now’s the time to make an appointment

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