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
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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
BRCA Testing 101
BRCA gene mutations can increase your risk of breast and other cancers. Should you get tested for them?
Pruebas BRCA 101
Las mutaciones genéticas BRCA pueden incrementar tu riesgo de cáncer de mama y de otros tipos. ¿Deberías hacerte pruebas para saberlo?
Should You Get a Blood Test for Alzheimer’s?
Here’s what you need to know about testing for Alzheimer’s
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.
A Guide to Medical Imaging for Women
Understanding the different types of medical imaging can help you know what to expect
How Do Genes Affect Your Health?
What learning more about your genetics and family history can teach you
You Can’t Choose Your Genes
But if you learn what your genetic code is saying, you can choose your response
I Thought My Swollen Lymph Nodes Were Side Effects From the Covid-19 Vaccine
But they were signaling something far more dangerous
Biopsies Confirm a Breast Cancer Diagnosis After an Abnormal Mammogram – but Structural Racism May Lead to Lengthy Delays
Black patients are more likely than other racial and ethnic groups to have a biopsy delay of 90 days or more after an abnormal mammogram
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You Can Test Yourself for an STI at Home — but Should You?
At-home STI testing is on the rise, but it’s not a replacement for an in-person exam
Race, Gender and the Ways These Identities Intersect Matter in Cancer Outcomes
Cancer care research usually overlooks the multiple identities of individual patients
What Your Odor Says About Your Health
Sometimes an odor is more than just an odor — it can also be a warning sign of potential health conditions
Why Do Women of Color Have Worse Breast Cancer Outcomes?
Breast cancer treatment and survival are worse for women of color. Healthcare disparities are to blame.
You Have Advanced Breast Cancer. What’s Next?
Advice about important next steps and what to expect after an advanced breast cancer diagnosis
My Symptoms Were Dismissed as Hemorrhoids, but I Had Colon Cancer
My cancer diagnosis led me to appreciate the little things — and learn to dance
I Made a Promise to My Son
In the 10 years since my son died from a treatable condition, I’ve helped pass legislation to save other children — but there’s still work to do
A Thanksgiving Nightmare Ends in Gratitude
I thought my son was fully vaccinated against meningitis. He wasn’t — and you might not be either.
When I was 32, I Was Getting Ready to Marry and Have Kids. Then I Was Diagnosed With Colorectal Cancer.
I never imagined I could get colorectal cancer at such a young age
We Need to Talk About Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is deadly, but it’s also highly preventable. The first step is talking about it.
Why Getting an Endometriosis Diagnosis Is Painfully Slow
Endometriosis affects 1 out of 10 women — but it’s still taboo, misunderstood and critically underfunded
Navigating a Colorectal Cancer Diagnosis
A colorectal cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Here’s what to do next.