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.
Side Effects
Axillary Web Syndrome (Cording)
Axillary web syndrome (AWS), also known as cording, sometimes develops as a side effect of sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) or axillary lymph node dissection (ALND).
Open Wide: Let’s Talk Oral Health & Breast Cancer
Caring for your mouth is about far more than having a pretty smile.
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew About Post-COVID Anxiety
Mental health has been negatively impacted during the pandemic. And as states begin to transition back to a pre-pandemic life, it may cause increased anxiety about reopening for many.
A woman’s diet might help her avoid breast cancer
A new study of more 350,000 women found that women with diets incorporating more foods that increase inflammation in the body had a 12% increase in their risk of breast cancer compared to women consuming more anti-inflammatory diets.
What trans men and nonbinary people need to know about breast cancer
All people (regardless of their sex assigned at birth) have breast tissue and could potentially get breast cancer, but the risk is much higher in people who were AFAB (assigned female at birth).
Breast Cancer: Questions to Ask the Health Care Team
Talking often with the health care team is important to make informed decisions about your health care. These suggested questions are a starting point to help you learn more about your cancer care and treatment. You are also encouraged to ask additional questions that are important to you.
Body Image and Sexual Health After Breast Cancer
Blog article for breast cancer survivors about body image and sexual health.
Body Image and Sexual Health
Blog article for breast cancer survivors on body image and sexual health.
What Does It Mean If Breast Cancer Spreads to Your Lymph Nodes?
Blog article about breast cancer, lymph nodes and cancer staging.