Genomic testing can help personalize your breast cancer treatment plan by helping map a path ahead. When navigating a breast cancer diagnosis, it can feel like approaching one fork in the road after another. What treatments will I need? Will I need chemotherapy? What is right for me? Genomic testing, which could also be called […] The post Mapping Your Path: How Genomic Testing Can Personalize Your Breast Cancer Treatment Plan appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
“Breast cancer? I don’t need to worry about that right now. I’m too young.” If you’re in your 20s, 30s or even 40s, this might be your thought process. You might think, “I don’t need to worry about breast cancer right now. That’s for later, when I’m older.” Unfortunately, you’d be wrong. Breast cancer can […] The post You’re Not Too Young, Bestie: Know Your Risk appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
Since 2021, Avocados From Mexico has partnered with Komen to support breast cancer awareness. They believe everyone should aim to eat ‘good’ fats – avocados have good fats and almost 20 vitamins and minerals that support a healthy lifestyle. Patricia Johnson is a longtime wellness advocate at her company and healthy living, including eating healthy […] The post Hiking Through Breast Cancer and Beyond appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
In 2020, just as everyone was trying to come to terms with the COVID-19 pandemic, Karri Banovitz learned she had breast cancer. This is her story in her own words. Finding a Lump In April, I felt a lump in my breast. I was already scheduled to have my mammogram, so I didn’t think […] The post Breast Cancer Made Me Stronger appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
Seven years after finishing treatment for stage 2 breast cancer, Valarie was devastated to learn she had metastatic breast cancer. “While my diagnosis is not curable, I continue to fight every day," she said. The post Valarie’s Story: Continuing to Fight Every Day appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
As Sara was preparing to move across the country with her husband and young daughter, she received a breast cancer diagnosis. “Each chemo session I followed with movement – a hike to reclaim energy, a run to feel alive," Sara said. The post Breast Cancer Reshapes But Does Not Define Me appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that about 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer? Together, we can end breast cancer. The post This October, Help Us Make a Difference appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
Since 2009, Bank of America has been a proud supporter of Komen,serving as the National Presenting Sponsor of the Komen 3-Day, Race for the Cure and MORE THANK PINK Walk events in the U.S. They also support Komen through their Pink Ribbon Banking Affinity products, which have raised more than $14 million to date.| Susan G. Komen®
Plum juice, different from prune juice, is extracted by removing the pit & pressing the juice from the fruit. It aids in weight loss, regulates cholesterol, & boosts vision.| Organic Facts
Branching isn’t just for trees. This biological process occurs in animal development, enabling organs to perform complex functions. Branch-like structures form in lungs, kidneys, and breasts, among other places. Importantly, only in female mammary glands does most branching occur years after birth. It happens during puberty and again during pregnancy as milk ducts branch out... The post The magnetic math of breast health appeared first on Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Albany, GA | October 1, 2025 – In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and as part of its commitment to promoting women’s health, Phoebe will provide 100 free 3-D … Continue reading "Phoebe Offering Free Mammograms in October"| Phoebe Putney Health System
Americus, GA | October 1, 2025 – In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and as part of Phoebe Sumter Medical Center’s commitment to promoting women’s health, Phoebe Sumter will … Continue reading "Phoebe Sumter Offering Free Mammograms in October"| Phoebe Putney Health System
OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. (WTNH) — October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and on Saturday, neighbors in Old Saybrook participated in the 20th annual “Walk for the Cure.” The walk was organi…| WTNH.com
The ongoing battle against breast cancer is a challenge thousands face every year. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, about 240,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and about 2,100 in men each year. Another disheartening fact is that about 42,000 women and 500 men in the US die each… The post 7 Fun Ways to Get Friends and Family Involved in Raising Awareness for Breast Cancer! appeared first on Black Girl Nerds.| Black Girl Nerds
Study led by Kaiser Permanente researchers compared two regional anesthesia techniques used during breast cancer surgery.| Kaiser Permanente Division of Research
Breast cancer screening is an essential way to care for yourself and protect your health. Early detection can offer reassurance and open doors to more treatment options if needed. With imaging techniques like mammography, for example, breast changes can be identified years before physical symptoms develop, significantly improving breast cancer outcomes and survival rates. By […] The post What are the Current Breast Cancer Screening Guidelines? appeared first on Stony Brook Medicine Health N...| Stony Brook Medicine Health News
SpotitEarly and the health care giant will launch the work with a 2,000-participant study focused on breast cancer. The post Hackensack Meridian, NJ startup target cancer with dog-powered diagnostic appeared first on NJBIZ.| NJBIZ
By: Signature Healthcare Communications Team Every October, communities across the country come together for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month — a time to honor survivors, support those in treatment, and importantly, raise awareness about early detection and prevention. At Signature Healthcare, we join this effort wholeheartedly. Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers … More Spotlight on Strength: October Is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month| Community Voices for Health
Your health and well-being are the primary goal! The post Breast Cancer Screenings: What You Need to Know appeared first on NOAH | Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health.| NOAH | Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health
Common chemicals in plastics, personal care products, and food packaging may drive the onset, growth, and spread of breast cancer—the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in women, new research suggests. The post Phthalates in everyday products may fuel breast cancer, new study warns appeared first on U.S. Right to Know.| U.S. Right to Know
From wearables to virtual counselors, artificial intelligence is set to revolutionize mental health support for patients with breast cancer.| UVA Health Newsroom
Grief has struck again. I just lost my closest friend in Iowa, Patti Durflinger, to cancer. I was by no means Patti’s only close friend, she was a good and true friend to countless others. She was also a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a sister, and a daughter. She was a lighthouse, living her […]| The World Needs More Pie
Jeffrey Dach MD Podcast Estrogen is Cancer Preventative Many thanks to Corinne Furnari and Carol Petersen for inviting me onto their podcast show to discuss my new book, Bioidentical Hormones 101 second edition (2025) available on Amazon. =================================== ================================== … Continue reading → The post Jeffrey Dach MD Podcast Estrogen is Cancer Preventative appeared first on Jeffrey Dach MD.| Jeffrey Dach MD
Lessons from 20 years overseas on how Brazil, China, and Germany shape public health and access to care.| { design@tive } information design
Every great team has a mascot. When you join ShareForCures (SFC), you get one, too. Meet the SFC unicorn, Hope and learn more.| Susan G. Komen®
While yearly mammograms are considered a normal routine for women over the age of 40, other women may still need one. Here's 5 reasons why.| Susan G. Komen®
Susan G. Komen® is marking a significant milestone in the effort to improve care and outcomes for people facing IBC.| Susan G. Komen®
Learn how exercise helps Linda cope with metastatic breast cancer. She shares how movement alleviates fatigue, eases pain and improves her well-being.| Susan G. Komen®
Komen patient navigator Elizabeth Chavez shares how she and her team of navigators in Komen’s Patient Care Center work to reduce the financial barriers to care within the breast cancer community.| Susan G. Komen®
In this next installment of Breast Cancer Breakthroughs, we share some of the biggest research findings and highlights from the 2025 ASCO meeting.| Susan G. Komen®
When Tennille was first diagnosed with breast cancer, she had no idea it could have been connected to her grandfather’s prostate cancer.| Susan G. Komen®
Un reciente estudio de coautoría de investigadoras CIAPEC reveló que la dieta durante la pubertad está asociada en la composición del tejido mamario: una ingesta alta en calorías se asocia con mayor densidad del tejido mamario. Un hallazgo relevalte, puesto que el tejido mamario denso se asocia a mayor riesgo de cáncer. Durante la […]| CIAPEC
The mitochondria may be the powerhouse of the cell, but mounting evidence suggests this organelle is also a driving force behind cancer.| News-Medical
Breast cancer maintains its position as the most prevalent malignancy in women worldwide, with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) representing the most treatment-resistant subtype due to limited therapeutic targets and frequent relapse.| News-Medical
UF Health Radiation Oncology is pleased to welcome Danielle Cerbón, MD, as an Assistant Professor. Dr. Cerbón earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Universidad Anáhuac México Norte in Mexico City. She began her U.S. medical training with a preliminary year in general surgery at Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami, followed by a residency…| Radiation Oncology » College of Medicine » University of Florida
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in the United States, second only to skin cancer. Thanks to decades of fundamental research, it’s also one of the most curable. However, challenges remain, especially when confronting aggressive varieties like triple-negative breast cancer. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) has a rich history of... The post Inspiring breast cancer breakthroughs appeared first on Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
High blood sugar fuels breast cancer growth by activating key genes. Learn how sugar changes cancer behavior—and what it means for your health.| Blue Headline
After learning she had breast cancer, Jennifer pushed for genetic testing, which revealed she carries the CHEK2 gene mutation.| Susan G. Komen®
ShareForCures Alliance welcomes For the Breast of Us-the first-ever, inclusive online community for women of color affected by breast cancer.| Susan G. Komen®
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers have improved a potentially transformative handheld device to detect breast cancer in saliva, simplifying…| ufhealth.org
Learn how Olivia Munn's breast cancer diagnosis could help save you or someone you love with a free online tool.| AgelessRx
Takeaways from ECOG-ACRIN trials presented at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting| ECOG-ACRIN Advocacy Blog
Aussie pop princess Kylie Minogue has been awarded an honorary doctorate for her work in promoting breast cancer awareness.| www.abc.net.au
What is Dr. Makary Not Telling You? MPA is Carcinogenic and Should Not be Used.| Jeffrey Dach MD
The CoppaFeel! x NHS NELCA 'Check In' campaign transforms breast cancer awareness for young people, addressing health inequities and promoting self-checking.| News-Medical
Immunotherapy is becoming a more prominent option for people with breast cancer, especially those with certain subtypes of breast cancer.| Susan G. Komen®
On Wednesday I had my first breast MRI. With three generations on my maternal side passing away from cancer, I’ve been deemed high risk even though genetic testing was negative for all breast cancer-associated genes.... The post Believing the Lies of “Less Than” appeared first on Finding Lovely.| Finding Lovely
Ten years ago today, I received a call that changed my life forever. While my ten-month old baby played in the room, I picked up the call I'd been waiting for and received the answer I'd been expecting. I had cancer. So what does ten years of survivorship look like? Well, let me tell you.| Hooks, Books, & Wanderlust
A breast cancer diagnosis is particularly problematic — yet possible — for women caregivers, columnist Ray Burow writes.| Alzheimer's News Today
In the genomics era, the promise of precision medicine and tailored diagnostics is only as good as the datasets, which makes it imperative that those sets reflect the diversity of the human population. Populations from the African continent, the most genomically diverse region in the world, are underrepresented in current genomic data sets. Nowhere is […]| Promega Connections
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women globally, and research shows that nearly half of all cancer cases are preventable. Breast cancer affects people across all backgrounds…| ACAT
Seven ground-breaking findings from cancer clinical trials in 2024 by ECOG-ACRIN and PrECOG| ECOG-ACRIN Advocacy Blog
As I celebrated my mother’s living body, I recalled a time being embarrassed by it. By Jeannette Sanderson The post Rediscovering the beauty in our mothers and ourselves appeared first on .|
The gathering empowered community members by providing information about breast, ovarian and cervical cancers.| cancer.ufl.edu
Debricca's treatment for breast cancer was not without challenges. When she completed treatment, she was able to focus on healing.| Susan G. Komen®
Coy Heldermon, MD, PhD, discusses a phase 1/2 trial design evaluating pharmacokinetics and safety of epidiferphane given with taxane chemotherapy in breast cancer.| OncLive
The study led by Dr. Lusine Yaghjyan is among the Epidemiology and Genomics Research Program's 2024 Research Highlights.| phhp.ufl.edu
You may have heard that a small minority of people have not been invited to screening appointments because of an error in how GP offices have registered them. This issue affects screening invitations for bowel cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, and …| Department of Health and Social Care Media Centre
Researchers from BC Cancer and the University of British Columbia (UBC) have discovered that certain bacteria found in breast tumours could be linked to metastasis, or the spread of cancer […]| Welcome | Michael Smith Laboratories
When Siana learned she had breast cancer, her world stopped. She was angry and scared, but realized she needed to focus on the positive.| Susan G. Komen®
After COVID-19 led to the cancelation of her local Race for the Cure, Emily Nomberg found a new way to give back in honor of her mom's legacy through Komen's DIY Fundraising.| Susan G. Komen®
The FDA now requires mammography reports to include information about breast density, which can increase breast cancer risk.| Scienceline
For women in the US, health insurance has come a very long way in the last decade, thanks in large part to the dramatic improvements and consumer protections brought about by Obamacare. This is particularly true in the individual market, where previous reforms and mandates had rarely applied.| healthinsurance.org
Sometimes, a little sweetness is all it takes to get you through.| Jenny
Researchers have developed an AI model that can predict in real-time whether a surgeon has removed all cancerous tissue during breast cancer surgery by examining a mammogram of the removed tissue. The model performed as well as, or better than, human doctors.| New Atlas
A new study has found that a single radiologist screening mammograms picked up more incidents of breast cancer and was more efficient when supported by AI. The researchers say their approach would be a safe alternative to having two radiologists ‘double read’ the scans.| New Atlas
For Breast Cancer Awareness month, I’m thrilled to introduce you to someone who puts the “special” into her title of special projects director on my staff. Charlyn Elliott is my secret weapon, my dear friend, and this week, she shares a personal breast cancer story that I know will encourage your heart.| Shaunti Feldhahn
A groundbreaking clinical trial at the Cleveland Clinic is showing promising results for a breast cancer vaccine. Discover how this vaccine could revolutionize breast cancer prevention and treatment.| Better Magazine
At Susan G. Komen, our mission to end breast cancer is at the heart of everything we do. We’re excited to invite you to join us at upcoming events designed to bring you closer to the work we're doing every day to make a difference, so you can see your impact firsthand.| Susan G. Komen®
Peacocks symbolize a variety of things—beauty, luck, royalty, and more. But beneath those tall, colorful feathers lurks a hidden aggression. At a glance, the above image may bear some resemblance to peacock plumage. But it’s actually human breast cells (yellow) mingling with mouse neurons. It comes courtesy of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Assistant Professor...| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
In this episode of Breast Cancer Breakthroughs, we speak with Komen grantees Dr. Tarah Ballinger, medical oncologist at Indiana University School of Medicine, and Dr. Pedram Razavi, medical oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, about the biggest highlights from the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting and what they could mean for patients.| Susan G. Komen®
Takeaways from ECOG-ACRIN trial results presented at the 2024 American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting| ECOG-ACRIN Advocacy Blog
For Wisconsin mom of three and firefighter Bizzy Smith, 2022 was a whirlwind of emotions, beginning with receiving the call that she and her best friend and fellow firefighter Sunny Pulver had been cast as a team on season 36 of “The Amazing Race.” The year would end with her struggling for a diagnosis for the lumps in her left breast.| Susan G. Komen®
In a small, rural town in southern Minnesota, Cyndi spent her days as a wife, mother and high school English teacher. In 2018, after she tried everything to mitigate persistent rib pain, she had an appointment that set her on a path she never anticipated.| Susan G. Komen®
Construction is well underway on the unit and it is expected to launch this fall.| cancer.ufl.edu
Lowering the screening age, increasing health awareness and improving access to screening services can improve breast cancer outcomes for poor women.| The Wire Science
In a midwestern town, thousands of people who lived and worked near Sterigenics were exposed to cancer-causing rates of ethylene oxide.| Cancer Wellness
Breast cancer is killing Black women at alarmingly higher rates than their white counterparts - Ricki Fairley is doing something about it.| Cancer Wellness
Livia Boutique offers breast cancer warriors and thrivers a way to connect, relax and support each other throughout their journeys.| Cancer Wellness
Roots & Wings Foundation raises awareness about metastatic breast cancer (MBC), connecting those diagnosed with integrative therapies to help them live longer, healthier lives.| Cancer Wellness
Stand Up To Cancer’s new CDO, Stephanie Herron, inspires innovation to help break the model of fundraising for cancer research.| Cancer Wellness
Research on soy foods and breast cancer can be confusing. Here, laboratory studies and studies in different populations are put in context.| Karen Collins Nutrition
Many women take dietary supplements during breast cancer treatment, unaware that they can interfere with therapy. Key take-away points and resources.| Karen Collins, MS, RDN, CDN, FAND