Breast Cancer Videos

Women of color are more likely to be diagnosed at a later stage, even stage IV. Here’s what to expect with treatment, starting with hormone-based therapy.

From early screenings to timely treatments, women of color are at a disadvantage.

Why do you need to know if you have the mutation for breast cancer? An oncologist explains why women of color are especially hesitant to get tested.

Tailor your treatment plan by considering things like the size of your tumor and timing.

From start to finish, treatment can take a year, says oncologist Keerthi Gogineni, MD. After that, “a lot of it is trying to get back to normal.”

Been down this road before? There’s a lot to wrap your mind around, whether it’s a local recurrence or has spread.

Innovative breast cancer treatments are on the horizon, with a more personalized approach to diagnosis and care.

The jury’s still out, but some women going through chemo say that cold caps help cut hair loss. What are the potential benefits and risks?

John Whyte, MD, MPH, chief medical officer at WebMD, covers metastatic breast cancer with two oncology experts. Claudine Isaacs, MD, and Kathleen Harnden, MD, talk about exciting advances in treatment.

The first step after diagnosis is to determine the stage of your breast cancer. What’s the difference between stages 0 through III?

Radical mastectomies used to be the go-to treatment for breast cancer, but now there are so many more routes that have specialists excited.

At 19, Molly Mae was told she had breast cancer from the BRCA1 gene. Here’s what she wants her future husband and kids to know about her journey.

During cancer treatment, wearing a wig can provide a sense of normalcy and comfort. Here’s how to style one so that it looks natural and flattering.

With an early-stage diagnosis, you have the advantages of time and options, says Ian T. Greenwalt, MD. Your detailed plan can span from surgery to chemo.

There are two surgery options to remove tumors from breast tissue: mastectomy and lumpectomy. The patient has some choice in the decision. Find out the differences and how they impact you going forward.

A biopsy lets you and your doctor know a lot more about the cancer in your breast. The results will inform your treatment as well as the order in which procedures will be done.

Lindsey Gerdes is living a full life with metastatic breast cancer, and she fills it with plans for the future. Living scan to scan is not an option for her.

Approaching the 5-year mark, Christen Chandler talks with her doctor, Jane Meisel, MD, about her treatment plan and what it will look like in the future.

Karen Whitehead is a therapist and advocate for women with advanced breast cancer. As much as she enjoys helping them through their journey, she’s also learned so much from them.

Regular exercise helps your body and your brain in multiple ways.

Roughly 1 in 5 breast cancers are HER2+, meaning the diseased cells in your breast grow and divide uncontrollably.

Bones are a common site for breast cancer to spread. How do doctors manage the pain?

What makes breast cancer stage IV? And how does that impact your treatment plan?

The type of breast cancer plays a role in when it becomes metastatic.

An oncologist lays out what to consider before stage IV breast cancer treatment, and how the right option can help manage symptoms and maintain your quality of life.

The most effective treatment depends on what type of breast cancer you have. An oncologist explains what factors come into play when making a decision.

How big is your tumor? Has the cancer spread? Here’s a list of questions your doctor will consider when diagnosing a stage.

Does everyone with breast cancer need a mastectomy? Can it come back afterward? The answers to common questions surrounding breast cancer treatments.

If breast cancer spreads, it usually goes to one or more of these body parts.

What are my treatment options for advanced breast cancer?

What resources can you rely on outside of friends and family? Different members of your care team can help connect you to your needs.

What treatments work best if you’ve been diagnosed with either HER2-positive or HER2-negative breast cancer?

HER2-negative cancer treatments not only have advanced, but they're also much easier to take.

The moments you turn inward can be the most crucial time to reach out to others for help.

Curb these common discomforts that can arise after cancer treatment.

How do doctors use hormone therapy to slow the growth of tumors?

Clinical trials test the safety and effectiveness of new treatments. What qualifies you for one, and what’s the process like?

What lowers your chances of getting breast cancer? Learn this and a few more facts about this disease.

How many males become diagnosed with breast cancer compared to females?

Ask your doctor if these gentle, post-surgery moves are right for you.

One survivor’s story on her cancer treatment and how she found support and hope in a scary situation.

With an early, stage 0 form of breast cancer, should you attack it head-on or keep a close eye?

Cecelia Bellcross, PhD discusses genetic testing for breast cancer.

Dr. Kathy Miller comments on the importance of genetic testing in women at high risk for breast cancer so that they can make personal, informed decisions about their care, as Angelina Jolie has done.

Julie Silver talks about when cancer pain returns.

Cancer survivor Dr. Julie Silver has tips for better sleep while recovering from cancer.

Julie Silver, MD, a cancer survivor, talks about the pain associated with cancer treatment.