Believe – A Personal Story
Believe. This word became important to me during my breast cancer treatment, perhaps because it was the holiday season and I am always a sucker for Santa Claus.
Recurrence
What Is the Cancer Antigen 27.29 Test?
Sometimes blood tests that check for proteins called antigens can be used to help monitor cancer treatment response or to detect a recurrence.
Supplements Don’t Prevent Cancer, Studies Show
Fred Hutch research finds some supplements offer little benefit, some may increase cancer risk and some can interfere with treatment.
Managing Scanxiety During Your Cancer Treatment
Scanxiety is a common response to having scans. Everyone has different amounts of scanxiety. Some people feel mild (slight) worry, while others feel strong panic or distress.
Exercise ‘better than drugs’ to stop cancer returning after treatment, trial finds
Now a world-first trial involving patients from the US, UK, Australia, France, Canada and Israel has found that a structured exercise regime after treatment can dramatically reduce the risk of dying, the disease returning or a new cancer developing.
A Guide to Understanding Breast Cancer Recurrence Rates
Breast cancer recurrence rates vary by age, type, treatment, and genetics. Experts advise that those in remission monitor their health and watch for changes in breast tissue or nipples that may indicate recurrence.
Individual, but Shared, Experiences with Breast Cancer
The face of breast cancer is sometimes not what one expects. There’s a common perception that breast cancer only affects older women. But each year, about 2,400 men in the United States are diagnosed with breast cancer.
What Types of Breast Cancer Have the Highest Recurrence Rates?
Although the type of breast cancer you have plays a large role in its recurrence, it’s not the only factor.
Breast Cancer Recurrence
Breast cancer recurrence happens when treatment doesn’t kill all the cancer cells in your breast. Breast cancer treatments are effective, but breast cancer cells can be tricky…
Complete and Partial Breast Cancer Remission
Breast cancer treatment may result in complete or partial remission.