When treating breast cancer that’s spread to the cerebrospinal fluid, proton therapy controlled the cancer better than traditional X-ray radiation.
A recent American Cancer Society (ACS) report, “Breast Cancer Facts & Figures, 2024-2025,” found that Black women have a 5% lower breast cancer incidence than white women, but a 38% higher mortality rate.
DIEP flap is one of several breast reconstruction options. Another option is implant reconstruction, which involves placing a breast implant above or under the chest muscle and skin after mastectomy.
Being a self-advocate means taking an active role in your care. Even though your healthcare team has lots of experience treating breast cancer, remember that you are the expert on yourself.
Once a person is determined to have a malignant tumor or the diagnosis of breast cancer, tests are done to find out if cancer cells have spread within the breast or to other parts of the body.
NYOH Makes Capital Region History with the First Commercial CAR-T Cancer Treatment Locally
Although it is rare, men can get 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.
Chemobrain is a symptom reported by many cancer patients with difficulty processing information. It is a legitimate, diagnosable condition...
The holidays can bring contrasting emotions. You might feel joyful and stressed, happy and sad, or even grateful and annoyed.