The Audacity of October - Susan G. Komen®
Ash had gender-affirming surgery in October 2022, during which a tumor was found. Weeks later, he learned he had breast cancer.| Susan G. Komen®
Ash had gender-affirming surgery in October 2022, during which a tumor was found. Weeks later, he learned he had breast cancer.| Susan G. Komen®
A conference abstract presented at the 2025 Annual Meeting of The Menopause Society in Orlando looks at oestrogen therapy during … read more| Science Media Centre
A call for cancer warnings on labels for beer, wine, and spirits is a lesson in risk management, says Hopkins cancer expert Otis Brawley| The Hub
By using AI to analyze tissue patterns, researchers gain new insights into why some patients respond better to specific treatments| The Hub
Founded in 2009 by Washington-area anchorwomen, NewsBash has become a beloved annual tradition that blends philanthropy, local media and community spirit.| The Georgetowner
Although national guidelines support the use of genetic testing in select populations, a study published in 2019 laid the foundation for the implementation of universal genetic testing, allowing physicians to offer testing for patients who would be otherwise missed. Of the thousand who enrolled in the study and did not meet traditional testing criteria, 7.9%…| Department of Surgery » College of Medicine » University of Florida
In September 2025, a South-Korean study was published in the Journal Biomarkers Research (1), with results that should have sent shockwaves throughout the world. By analyzing a huge cohort of South…| Gondolath - Deep State Study Group
Know someone who’s been diagnosed with breast cancer? There’s a good chance that person has received hormone therapy. Estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) breast cancers account for about 75 percent of cases. Hormone therapy is one of the most common and effective treatments. However, it’s far from a cure. Some ER+ tumors develop resistance. Many patients enter... The post Breast cancer discovery could help prevent recurrence appeared first on Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Why do cancer cells keep dividing over and over? The answer can be found in fundamental biology breakthroughs of the late 20th century. In 1982, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) geneticist Michael Wigler helped identify the first known human oncogenes. When mutated, these genes produce an excess of proteins that cause uncontrolled cell growth. Soon... The post Why does cancer keep growing? appeared first on Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.| Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Albany, GA | October 13, 2025 – For Monique Wilson, as the Cancer Care Coordinator for the Phoebe Cancer Center Boutique it’s more than a job; it’s a calling rooted … Continue reading "Phoebe Boutique Cancer Care Coordinator and Cancer Survivor Inspires Hope for Breast Cancer Patients"| Phoebe Putney Health System
Accurate staging is vital in breast cancer care. See how sentinel lymph node biopsy improves treatment decisions and outcomes at The Surgical Clinic.| The Surgical Clinic
Learn more about the Baylor Medicine breast cancer surgery team and our multidisciplinary model. The post Choose expertise and compassion in breast cancer surgery appeared first on Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network.| Baylor College of Medicine Blog Network
Cancer researcher Chi Van Dang studies pharmacokinetics—the way the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes, and excretes a drug at different times of day. His work on treatment timing holds promise for improving patient outcomes.| The Hub
It’s Thanksgiving weekend here in Canada. As I celebrate my favourite holiday of the year, this week’s edition of The Sunday Spark will focus on what I’m thankful for this year. Plus: innovations in fracture treatment, Banned Books Week, and No Bra Day. The post The Sunday Spark – What I’m thankful for this Thanksgiving appeared first on Boomer Eco Crusader.| Boomer Eco Crusader
Breast cancer is the most diagnosed cancer among women in Alaska, accounting for nearly one-third of all female cancer cases. Breast cancer in women under the age of 40 years old is 58% higher in Alaska Native women compared to non-Hispanic white women in the same region (Protecting Our Mamaqs & Our Health: An Enviornmental…| ACAT
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, but disparities in incidence, mortality, and access to quality care persist, particularly among communities of color and low-income populations. Addressing these disparities requires increasing…| ACAT
This article originally ran July 3, 2019, and was updated October 10, 2025. You had a screening mammogram and the results showed you have dense breast tissue. What does that mean and how does it affect your risk of getting breast cancer? We talked to Barbara Dull, MD, UNC Health breast surgical oncologist, and learned these… The post 5 Things to Know About Dense Breasts first appeared on UNC Health Talk.| UNC Health Talk
HOTWORX studios nationwide are turning sweat into support with 30 Minutes to HIIT a Cure, a breast cancer fitness fundraiser in partnership with Go Pink for the Cure. What started as one couple’s idea has grown into a nationwide HIIT challenge where everyone can come together to fight breast cancer one rep at a time. The post 30 Minutes to HIIT a Cure: Putting a Fresh Spin on Breast Cancer Awareness appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
You’re young. You’ve got your whole future ahead of you. You’ve got plans, which might include a career to build, kids to raise, people to love and a future to chase. And then, out of left field comes something you weren’t planning to hear: “You’ve got breast cancer.” It’s not something you expected to face, […] The post You’re Not Too Young, Bestie: Facing Early-Stage Breast Cancer as a Young Woman appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
Prioritizing your own health and wellness is essential to supporting the people you love, and it can improve your well-being. Did you know some healthy lifestyle choices, such as maintaining a healthy weight, staying active and eating a healthy diet, can help you lower your risk of developing breast cancer? The post Nature’s Bounty Helps Promote Breast Health & Healthy Living appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
Learn more about the pages that serve as a go-to source for reliable, science-based content in the breast cancer space.| Susan G. Komen®
Suffering from cancer while beautifying campmates in Gaza as cancer patients are prevented from leaving for treatment -- with videos from Gaza.| UNICORN RIOT
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 Patti Kelly found a small lump before a long-awaited vacation, she never imagined it would lead to a breast cancer diagnosis. Her recovery brought a new purpose: to inspire others and champion the importance of early detection. The post Patti’s Story: The Importance of Early Detection appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
October 15 is Global Lobular Cancer Awareness Day. Invasive lobular cancer (ILC) is the second most common type of invasive breast cancer.| Susan G. Komen®
Connecticut ranks fourth in the nation for breast cancer screening rates in women 40 years and older at 76.2%.| CT News Junkie
You’ve obviously heard of breasts, but have you heard of dense breasts? It’s possible you haven’t. What do we mean when we say, “dense breasts?” Breasts are made up of fat and tissue. The tissue part includes lobules (small, round sacs that produce milk) and milk ducts (canals that carry the milk from the lobules […] The post You’re Not Too Young, Bestie: What to Know About Dense Breasts appeared first on Susan G. Komen®.| Susan G. Komen®
An eminent oncologist, cancer researcher, and cancer center director is promoting a study that seems to show—but, when critically examined, doesn't—that COVID vaccines are associated with increased cancer risk. The post Here we go again: Another study is being misrepresented as evidence that COVID vaccines cause cancer first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.| Science-Based Medicine
By Sheldon Riklon, M.D. Every October, Breast Cancer Awareness Month reminds us that breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers in women. While survival rates have improved, disparities remain, especially in rural and other underserved communities. One of the most effective ways to reduce risk and…| UAMS News
Get handsy for a good cause! The post Here is how you can do your own breast self exam appeared first on Cosmopolitan Middle East.| Cosmopolitan Middle East
Navigating remission one-year post-breast cancer The post The Phoenix wears pink appeared first on Cosmopolitan Middle East.| Cosmopolitan Middle East
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
Study led by Kaiser Permanente researchers compared two regional anesthesia techniques used during breast cancer surgery.| Kaiser Permanente Division of Research
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
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
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®
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
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
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
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
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®
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®
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®
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
