Men Get Breast Cancer Too. You are Not in this Alone
Breast cancer in men is a rare condition that affects men of all ages, though it is most commonly diagnosed in men over the age of 60.
Breast Cancer: Follow Up Care and Monitoring
Care for people diagnosed with cancer does not end when active treatment is finished. Your health care team will continue to check that the cancer has not come back, manage any side effects, and monitor your overall health. This is called follow-up care.
Is Chemotherapy Painful? What to Know
While pain is not a common side effect of chemotherapy, a person may experience pain during or after chemotherapy delivery.
Understanding the Difference Between Invasive and Metastatic Breast Cancer
Abnormal cells aren’t cancerous, but they may increase your risk of developing cancer….If abnormal cells move beyond the layer of tissue where they originated, the cells become invasive.
10 Essential Items to Pack in Your Chemo Bag
Chemotherapy is tough – but you are tougher. These must-have products will help you feel ready to tackle your infusion like the warrior that you are.
What Is Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer?
When chemotherapy is your first treatment for cancer, it’s called ‘‘neoadjuvant therapy.’’ It’s often used for advanced breast cancer or large tumors that complicate surgery. But it has other equally important benefits.
What You Should Know About Post-Mastectomy Sensation Loss
Breast cancer surgery has come a long way but experts and patients are now looking at addressing sensation loss as the next frontier.
Researchers Develop ‘Goldilocks drug’ to Treat Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Researchers have developed a drug that so specifically targets a deadly kind of breast cancer that there are little to no toxic side effects. Next, it will be tested in phase 1 clinical trials in humans.
Advances in Breast Cancer Research
NCI-funded researchers are working to advance our understanding of how to prevent, detect, and treat breast cancer. They are also looking at how to address disparities and improve quality of life for survivors of the disease.
Coping with Cancer During the Holidays
The holidays bring celebration, tradition, and joy, but also obligation and expectation. This season can be stressful under the best circumstances, but add a cancer diagnosis or treatment into the mix, and the weight can become unbearable.