Mastectomy recovery includes loving yourself again
Breast cancer takes a toll that goes beyond treatment itself. For many women, some of the hardest parts to process are the physical changes it leaves behind, particularly hair loss and the alteration or loss of their breasts. What a mastectomy takes and what it doesn’t Breasts carry a strange weight in American culture, often […]
Alcohol and cancer, the link researchers can’t ignore
New research on cancer risk, brain health and early mortality is challenging the idea that moderate drinking is harmless. New research on cancer risk, brain health and early mortality is challenging the idea that moderate drinking is harmless. Alcohol has long held a comfortable place in social life, tied to celebrations, dinners and […]
Breast cancer survivors — 13 Black women share the strength that carried them through
Breast cancer statistics for Black women tell a deeply troubling story. Black women are diagnosed at a younger median age than white women, face a significantly higher mortality rate, and are more likely to develop the hardest to treat forms of the disease. But statistics have never been able to capture what actually happens inside […]
Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Detection years before symptoms
For decades, early detection has remained one of the strongest defenses against breast cancer. Routine screenings have saved countless lives, helping doctors identify tumors before they spread and become more difficult to treat. Now, a growing body of research suggests that artificial intelligence could push that timeline even further back. Researchers are exploring whether advanced […]
Breast cancer study reveals a timing factor worth paying attention to
Breast cancer treatment has long followed a familiar sequence. Surgery comes first, usually a lumpectomy or mastectomy, and radiation follows. For decades that order has been treated as standard. A study out of the Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida, published in 2017, raised a question that the oncology field hadn’t fully confronted: what if […]
What is breast cancer and what happens inside the body
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in women in the United States, and statistically, its reach is wide. One in 8 women will develop it at some point in their life. Men account for less than 1% of cases, but the disease is not exclusive to women. Understanding what is actually […]
Why do some of the most deadliest cancers receive comparatively less funding from the NIH?
Cancer research funding from the National Institutes of Health does not proportionally reflect which diseases are most deadly, according to a new study that examined federal investment across nine major tumor types in the United States. The findings raise pointed questions about whether current priorities align with clinical urgency or whether historical patterns and advocacy […]
Breast cancer is getting younger and so should your first mammogram
Breast cancer has long been framed as a concern for women in their fifties and beyond, but that picture is changing in ways that demand attention. Rates of breast cancer among women under 50 have risen every year since 2012, and those diagnosed before the age of 40 are especially likely to present with more […]
Cancer screenings that could seriously save your life
Early detection remains the most powerful weapon against cancer — and far too many people are skipping it. Cancer does not always announce itself. No dramatic pain, no obvious warning sign — just silence, and then a diagnosis that changes everything. That is exactly why screening exists, and exactly why skipping it can be deadly. […]
Unveiling breast cancer’s hidden warnings beyond the lump
Breast cancer is a significant health concern, affecting about one in eight women in the United States during their lifetime. While many are familiar with the common signs, such as a noticeable lump, there are several uncommon symptoms that can also indicate the presence of breast cancer. Understanding these symptoms is crucial for early detection […]