Happy Hour Is on the Rocks: Alcohol and Breast Cancer Advisory
The U.S. surgeon general has issued a strong warning about the link between alcohol and breast cancer and six other cancers
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Should You Do a Breast Self-Exam?
The formal breast self-exam is no longer recommended — but breast awareness is. Here’s what you need to know about breast cancer screening.
¿Deberías examinar tus mamas?
Ya no se recomiendan los autoexámenes de mamas, pero sí la autoconciencia mamaria. Aquí encontrarás lo que debes saber sobre las examinaciones del cáncer de mama.
What You Need to Know About a Breast Biopsy
Learn important facts about what to expect before, during and after a breast biopsy
Lo que debes saber sobre las biopsias de mama
Obtén información importante sobre lo que puedes esperar durante y después de una biopsia de mama
More Research Shows Vaginal Estrogen Is Safe for People with a History of Breast Cancer
New research supports the findings that vaginal estrogen does not increase the risk for breast cancer or recurrence
Living with Metastatic Breast Cancer Means the Pandemic Isn’t 'Over' for Me
The world may have moved on from Covid, but I’m still fighting to keep myself safe from the virus
Does Cold Capping Work?
Wearing a cold cap for chemotherapy may reduce hair loss. Here’s what you need to know.
Breastfeeding and Breast Cancer
What you need to know about breastfeeding during and after treatment for breast cancer
La lactancia y el cáncer de mama
Lo que debes saber sobre la lactancia durante y después de tratamientos de cáncer de mama
My “Small” Cancer Turned Out to Be Stage 4 Breast Cancer
After my shocking diagnosis, I turned to advocacy work to help shine a light on the lack of research regarding women of color and stage 4 breast cancer
Breast Cancer Resource Guide
Navigating a breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. Use our resource guide to find support.
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
What You Should Know About Dense Breasts
Knowing your breast density is important. Now there’s a new ruling to help you stay informed.
Lo que deberías saber sobre las mamas densas
Es importante saber la densidad de tus mamas. Ahora hay una nueva decisión que es útil para que estés informada.
My Cancer Was Missed Because of Dense Breast Tissue
Thirteen years ago, I testified in front of the FDA that women had a right to know if they have dense breasts. Earlier this month, the federal rule finally went into effect.
Olivia Munn’s Breast Cancer Diagnosis Is a Wake-Up Call for All Women
The Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool saved Olivia Munn’s life — and it could save yours
El diagnóstico de cáncer de mama de Olivia Munn es una señal de alerta para todas las mujeres
La herramienta de evaluación de riesgo de cáncer de mama salvó la vida de Olivia Munn y podría salvar la tuya
My Sister, My Mom and I Were All Diagnosed with Breast Cancer Within 18 Months of Each Other
It turned out a secret was lurking in my genes: Most of my family has a BRCA2 gene mutation
A mi hermana, a mi mamá y a mí nos diagnosticaron cáncer de mama en un plazo de 18 meses
Al parecer, un secreto se ocultaba en mis genes: La mayoría de mis familiares tienen una mutación genética BRCA2
BRCA Testing 101
BRCA gene mutations can increase your risk of breast and other cancers. Should you get tested for them?
Pruebas BRCA 101
Las mutaciones genéticas BRCA pueden incrementar tu riesgo de cáncer de mama y de otros tipos. ¿Deberías hacerte pruebas para saberlo?
When It Came to My Breast Cancer, I Did It My Way
Doctors told me there was just one way to treat my breast cancer. But with my complex medical condition, I knew I’d have to forge my own path.
Manejé mi cáncer de mama a mi manera
Los doctores me dijeron que solo había una forma de tratar mi cáncer de mama. Pero con mi trastorno médico complejo, sabía que debía tomar mis propias decisiones.
After I Was Diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer, I Had Another Shock
My breast cancer surgeon missed a red flag, and I’ll always wonder if that changed everything