Breast Cancer News & Features

June 6, 2023 — A new clinical trial shows adding a targeted breast cancer drug to hormonal therapy reduced the risk of cancer returning by 25% for women with early-stage disease.

June 2, 2023 — Marisa Weiss, MD, the chief medical officer of Breastcancer.org, shares research studies with eye-opening findings.

In this WebMD webinar, attendees asked Kevin Kalinsky, MD, Director of Breast Medical Oncology at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, about triple-negative breast cancer.

In this webinar, Kevin Kalinsky, MD, explained how triple-negative breast cancer is different from other forms of breast cancer.

In our webinar, attendees asked Ann H. Partridge, MD, MPH, questions about breast cancer risk in young people, treatment options, recurrence, and more.

May 9, 2023 — The task force also called for more research on the effects of racism in breast cancer care, screening tools for dense breast tissue, and treatment options following a DCIS diagnosis.

May 8, 2023 — Two new studies suggest that a simple antibacterial treatment may be the solution for acute radiation dermatitis.

May 1, 2023 — A study published in JAMA Oncology finds that a slower loss of density during aging increases the chances of getting breast cancer. Further, a slower density decline in one breast sometimes precedes a cancer diagnosis in that breast.

In this webinar, Ann H. Partridge, MD, MPH, explains the different challenges for young people with breast cancer.

April 27, 2023 — Breast cancer patients who were given personalized exercise and wellness programs showed marked improvements in quality of life, and also reduced health care costs.

April 20, 2023 — A new study suggests that women should get their first breast cancer screenings at different ages based on race.

April 17, 2023 — A study of breast cancer survivors with genitourinary syndrome of menopause, or GSM, found that vaginal laser "rejuvenation" therapy didn’t help with sexual function.

Get back into exercise and adopt a diet rich in cancer-protective foods, which will boost your health and may even help prevent breast cancer from coming back.

Clinical trials help researchers find new, better treatments. But not all women are represented in breast cancer trials. Find out the value of diversity.

The end of breast cancer treatment marks a big life change. Find out what you may experience and how to get the most out of life as a survivor.

The emotional stress that can follow breast cancer is very real. Learn more about what you can do about it.

April 5, 2023 — A new study shows that money, or lack of it, can stand in the way of follow-up testing after an abnormal mammogram result.

April 4, 2023 — For women with "focal breast complaints" -- issues with pain, lumps or discharge -- ultrasound is an effective diagnostic tool, according to new research.

The emotional stress that can follow breast cancer is very real. Learn more about what you can do about it.

March 14, 2023 — A new study shows newer scanning technology may spot more breast cancers and lower the rate of dreaded false positives.

March 11, 2023 — Women with dense breast tissue will be given additional information at their cancer screenings under new rules adopted by the FDA. Providers of mammograms will have to tell women that their tests are harder to interpret and suggest they speak with their doctors about more testing.

February 16, 2023 — Older breast cancer patients can consider skipping weeks of grueling radiation therapy after lumpectomy surgery, a new study suggests.

Ideas for getting the support and TLC that you need.

Tips on how to handle your work life after an advanced breast cancer diagnosis.

Surrounding yourself with the right people is crucial to making it through this tough time.

January 24, 2023 — Dense breast tissue is linked to a higher risk of breast cancer – up to four times higher -- but in a recent study most women didn’t see it as a significant risk compared with other factors.

Learn how medical mistrust and other health conditions may impact the standard of care for women of color with metastatic breast cancer.

How to make sure you get the care and support you need.

Learn how discrimination enforced in housing, education, employment, health care, and more may play a role in health disparities.

Get the facts on how family history affects your risk of triple-negative breast cancer.

Learn how clinical studies can help change the course of metastatic triple-negative breast cancer in women of color.

Learn more about these differences, possible reasons why, and what can be done.

December 11, 2022 — Breast cancer patients with multiple tumors may now opt for less invasive surgery -- a lumpectomy with radiation therapy instead of a mastectomy -- new research shows.

Five ways to advocate for yourself when you have HER2-postiive breast cancer

Spme Hispanic women or Latinas aren’t always able to get the breast cancer screening they need. Learn about programs to help change that.

October 28, 2022 — Kelly Crump never expected to be a model in this year’s Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue, and she definitely never thought she would be the first-ever cancer patient to show a mastectomy scar in its pages.

October 9, 2022 — The breast cancer death rate in the U.S. dropped by 43% during the past three decades, translating to 460,000 fewer breast cancer deaths. At the same time, Black women continue to be more likely to die from breast cancer even though they have a lower incidence of the disease.

Experts discuss whether chemicals in our environment have a connection to the risk of breast cancer.

Get back into exercise and adopt a diet rich in cancer-protective foods, which will boost your health and may even help prevent breast cancer from coming back.

September 28, 2022 — Journalist Katie Couric announced Wednesday that she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent surgery during the summer.

Breast cancer can happen in people of any gender. Learn about what factors affect breast cancer risk in transgender people.

When you have advanced breast cancer, your loved ones may have some things on their mind. Here are some of the most common questions and concerns.

August 8, 2022 — The “Xanadu” star was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992, but the cancer returned in 2013.

July 8, 2022 — Yolonda Ross went all-in when she learned that the single mom she plays in Showtime’s acclaimed series The Chi has breast cancer.

When you find out that you have breast cancer, your pathology report is an important part of your medical record. Get to know what it means.

Hormone therapy for breast cancer – such as tamoxifen and aromatase inhibitors – can help prevent the cancer from coming back. If you have side effects, these things may help.

If you’re going through chemo for breast cancer, these tips will help you avoid infection if you have neutropenia (low white blood cell counts).

Mammography is still the tried-and-true, go-to tool doctors and the FDA recommend for screening for breast cancer. Thermography isn’t recommended.

Metastatic breast cancer is a complex diagnosis. Women of color have unique challenges. Learn how and when to speak up to get the care you need.