Breast Cancer News
The newsletter provides a selection of recent articles in the media related to breast cancer. Subscribe on the right to have the weekly roundup emailed to you.
Spanish-only speaking women in the US get fewer mammograms
A new study finds that women in the United States who speak only Spanish are less likely to undergo screening for breast cancer. Source: Spanish-only speaking women in the US get fewer mammograms
12 Toxic chemicals to avoid in your personal care products
Some of the toxic chemicals and that are used in personal care products are known to cause breast cancer. Source: Article: 12 Toxic chemicals to avoid in your personal care products | OpEdNews
Why Fear Is Keeping the Breast Cancer Community From Coming Together
The breast cancer survivor and designer Dana Donofree shares why it’s more important than ever for members of all stages to advocate for metastatic research and support. Source: Why Fear Is Keeping the Breast Cancer Community From Coming Together | Everyday Health
This Is Why I’m Not a ‘Conventional’ Breast Cancer Patient
Contributor Dr. Fabianna Marie responds to how others judge her breast cancer journey and refuses to be put in a "cancer box." Source: This Is Why I’m Not a ‘Conventional’ Breast Cancer Patient | The Mighty
AACR Conference on Cancer Disparities — Not All Cancer Care Is Equal
Cancer incidence and death rates have been declining for many types of cancer—but the progress hasn’t benefitted everyone equally, say experts Source: AACR Conference on Cancer Disparities — Not All Cancer Care Is Equal | Everyday Health
She Knew It Was Breast Cancer. So Why Didn’t Doctors Believe Her?
Breast cancer advocate Jessica Florence opens up about her experiences with medical racism. Source: She Knew It Was Breast Cancer. So Why Didn't Doctors Believe Her?
Breast cancer survivors make strides in showing the world that ‘going flat’ after mastectomy is ‘both beautiful and valid’
When Shay Sharpe decided to “go flat” — to decline breast reconstruction after her mastectomy — she did so with full knowledge of what she was opting out of. Source: Breast cancer survivors make strides in showing the world that ‘going flat’ after mastectomy is 'both...
16 People Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer Share Advice for the Newly Diagnosed
We asked our Community members who are living with MBC what they wished they’d known back when they received their diagnosis and the advice they’d share with those who have been recently diagnosed with MBC. Here are some of their responses (edited slightly for length...
Cancer: Low doses of chemotherapy ‘may control disease more effectively’
Cancer might be better controlled by administering low-doses of chemotherapy drugs rather than using toxically high doses that damage the body but still allow drug-resistant tumour cells to spread, a study has suggested. Source: Cancer: Low doses of chemotherapy 'may...
Disparities in Cancer Care: Getting It Right — Finally
The cancer mortality rate has been declining since 1991. But not everyone in the United States gets equal care for cancer. For years, experts thought this was a race issue. The acclaimed cancer expert Otis Brawley, MD, says it has more to do with class, geography, and...
20 Celebrities Who Have Had — or Are Battling — Breast Cancer
Many celebrities have experienced breast cancer, including Christina Applegate, Shannen Doherty, and Wanda Sykes. Read about how these breast cancer survivors and others are using their star power to raise awareness. Source: 20 Celebrities Who Have Had — or Are...
Breast Implants May Increase Breast Cancer Risk
Doctors found that women with cosmetic breast implants have a 25 percent higher risk of a breast cancer diagnosis later in life. Source: Breast Implants May Increase Breast Cancer Risk | The Breast Cancer Site News
Helpful Gifts for Cancer Patients Going Through Treatment
Ten helpful gift ideas that might encourage friends or family going through cancer treatments. Source: Helpful Gifts for Cancer Patients Going Through Treatment | The Mighty
Lymphedema Risk Factors
If you’ve had lymph node surgery and/or radiation therapy, you’re considered to be at some risk for lymphedema. How high your risk is depends on whether you have any other risk factors for the condition, outlined below. Some lymphedema risk factors are under your...
This Innovative Technology Reduces the Need for Second Surgeries
As a patient, of course, you’ll be hoping and praying that the doctor manages to get the right amount of tissue the first time. Sadly, as with any balancing act, it’s not going to happen exactly the right way every time, no matter how hard your doctor tries or how...
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