Breast Cancer

This article takes a look at genetics and what a diagnosis could mean for your family.

Bonnie Annis reflects on her breast cancer diagnosis, dealing with worries of cancer recurrence, using natural remedies, and how fear and stress affect our well-being.

Adriana Santiago had to learn how to be a support system for her mom during the COVID-19 pandemic, after her mom was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in November 2020, and why quality of life is key.

Find financial assistance programs available for breast cancer drugs.

At her annual mammogram, Katrina Shaw made a decision that turned into a stroke of good fortune and prevented a delay of her diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma.

Maimah Karmo was diagnosed with stage II triple-negative breast cancer at age 32. After her diagnosis, she was emboldened to fight against the injustices and inequalities black women face in navigating medical care.

In October 2021, the FDA approved the combination of Verzenio (abemaciclib), a CDK 4/6 inhibitor, plus endocrine therapy for adjuvant treatment (after surgery) of adults with HR-positive, HER2-negative, node-positive, early breast cancer that is at high risk of recurrence.

Long-term survivors face unique challenges, such as endocrine resistance, but thanks to advances in research and clinical trials, new options can help face these problems, says Di Stuppy.

Choosing to shave her head gave Michelle Nickol a sense of empowerment over her life as she took matters into her hands and fought back against the hair loss during chemotherapy.