Cancer and the Holidays
For people who are living with cancer and experiencing an often emotional roller coaster, the holidays can bring the blues.
Breast Cancer, COVID, and the Holiday Season: Advice for Safely Connecting With Loved Ones
The COVID-19 pandemic may remain a concern for many people this holiday season.
Mindfulness Can Alter Brain’s Perception of Pain in Cancer Survivors
Mindfulness can significantly improve brain health and pain perception in breast cancer survivors, according to a small Canadian study.
Lumpectomy – 7 Things to Know
A lumpectomy is the most common type of surgery used in breast cancer treatment. At MD Anderson, our breast cancer surgeons perform around 900 lumpectomies each year.
Smarter Screening, Risk Assessments Are Key to Eliminating Racial Disparities in Breast Cancer Outcomes
“Smarter screening” and a better understanding of the breast cancers women of color are more likely to develop are all crucial to helping these patients survive this disease at the same rates as their White counterparts.
Artificial intelligence aids in discovery of new prognostic biomarkers for breast cancer
Scientists at Case Western Reserve University have used artificial intelligence (AI) to identify new biomarkers for breast cancer that can predict whether the cancer will return after treatment—and which can be identified from routinely acquired tissue biopsy samples of early-stage breast cancer.
Breast Cancer: Getting a Second Opinion
When you have cancer, getting the right treatment the first time is very important. A second opinion can help to ensure that you’ll be getting the latest therapy with the best chance of effectively treating the type of cancer you have.
Study identifies nearly 300 chemicals, many in consumer products, that could increase breast cancer risk
Every day, people are exposed to a variety of synthetic chemicals through the products they use or the food they eat. For many of these chemicals, the health effects are unknown.
Statins may boost survival rate of breast cancer patients
A drug that typically is used to treat high cholesterol may be quite useful in the fight against breast cancer.
How to Tell Coworkers About Your Cancer Diagnosis
When it comes to your medical history and health concerns, what you choose to divulge is up to you. At the time of your cancer diagnosis, you may have decided to keep that information to yourself rather than sharing it with your coworkers.