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.
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¿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
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
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
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?
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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
Stages of Breast Cancer
What are the stages of breast cancer? And what does the stage mean for prognosis and treatment? Here’s what you need to know.
The Importance of Understanding Your Family History of Breast Cancer
Watch this video to learn why it’s important to know your family history so you can manage your breast cancer risk
With Metastatic Breast Cancer, I Can’t Control Much — But That Only Makes Me Fight Harder For a Cure
Fundraising and advocating for research puts hope within my reach
True or False? Breast Cancer
About 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Take our quiz to see how much you know about this common disease.
Resources for Patients with Metastatic Breast Cancer
A metastatic breast cancer diagnosis is life-changing. Watch this video to learn about supports that are available to improve your quality of life.
Breast Asymmetry: 9 Reasons You Have Uneven Breasts
It's very common for a woman to have uneven breasts, also called asymmetrical breasts. Find out what causes these breast asymmetries.
Culture Shock, Then a Cancer Shock, Inspired Me to Create the Community I Needed
As a young mom and recent immigrant to the United States, I thought my life was moving and changing quickly — but cancer was moving even faster
El impacto cultural y luego el del cáncer me inspiraron para crear la comunidad que necesitaba
Puesto que era una mamá joven y que había inmigrado recientemente a Estados Unidos, pensaba que mi vida se movía y cambiaba rápidamente; sin embargo,el cáncer estaba avanzando aún más velozmente
Where You Live, Work, Learn and Play Can Affect Your Breast Health
Learn about social determinants of health and how they apply to breast cancer
Los lugares en los que vives, trabajas, aprendes y juegas pueden afectar tu salud mamaria
Obtén información acerca de los determinantes sociales de la salud y cómo estos aplican en lo que se refiere al cáncer de mama
Why We Need More Black and Hispanic Women in Breast Cancer Clinical Trials
Increasing diversity in cancer clinical trials can help the fight against cancer disparities