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Cancer Types

Breast Cancer

  • Forward Look

    Genetic Testing Can Help Women With Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

    Study confirms inherited genetic mutations are common, regardless of family history.

    by Kendall K. Morgan

  • Forward Look

    Double Mastectomies on the Rise

    Study suggests fears rather than actual risk of recurrence drive decisions.

    by Cameron Walker

  • Survivor Profile

    Closing the Cancer Care Gap

    Health economist and breast cancer survivor Felicia Knaul's mission, which first started as a grassroots effort to increase breast cancer screening in Mexico, has expanded to address cancer care inequities around the world.

    by Alexandra Goho

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

    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