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Cancer Types

Breast Cancer

  • Forward Look

    Affordable Care Act to Cover Breast Cancer Risk Reduction Drugs

    Medications are an option for high-risk women, but few use them.

    by Sue Rochman

  • Q&A

    Elevating Awareness

    Cate Edwards honors her mother, Elizabeth Edwards, who died in 2010, by campaigning for more metastatic breast cancer resources.

    by Susan FitzGerald

  • Forward Look

    When the Cancer Doctor Gets Cancer

    Q & A with breast surgeon Susan Love on her new role: cancer survivor.

    by Betty Russell

  • Survivor Profile

    Standing Strong

    Drawing on strength from her ancestors and lessons from the 1960s, cancer survivor Vernal Branch works to make a difference for the next generation.

    by Regina Nuzzo

  • When Less Is More

    Studies are finding that aggressive treatment, such as extensive surgery, radiation or chemotherapy, is not always necessary for cancer patients to get good results.

    by Alexandra Goho

  • Healthy Habits

    Just Add Water

    Study finds aquatic exercise may help survivors fight fatigue.

    by Stephen Ornes

  • Survivor Profile

    Let’s Talk: Lee Miller

    Drawing on her own struggle with the emotional pain of a cancer diagnosis and treatment, Lee Miller empowers other patients to effectively communicate with their doctors.

    by Jenny Song

  • Yesterday & Today

    A Leading Lady

    Betty Ford's candor about her breast cancer diagnosis helped bring a private issue out of the shadows.

    by Corinna Wu

  • Teaming Up for Better Treatment

    Across the country, survivors' opinions and actions are influencing cancer care.

    by Stephen Ornes

  • Forward Look

    The Dense Breast Debate

    Some states are mandating that doctors tell patients about breast density, which can affect cancer risk.

    by Mitzi Baker