Hormonal therapy, also called anti-estrogen therapy, endocrine therapy, or hormone therapy, is used to treat all stages of hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.
Fred Hutch research finds some supplements offer little benefit, some may increase cancer risk and some can interfere with treatment.
Mental health is rarely addressed in treatment, but hope and healing are possible.
Breast cancer affects all women, but black women face unique challenges and may face unequal care. Despite advancements in cancer care,
It’s a long-standing myth that breast cancer only affects older women. And it’s not hard to see why, considering the fact that the median age at the time of breast cancer diagnosis is 62 and a very small number of women are diagnosed at a young age.
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.
As more young women are diagnosed with breast cancer, they may also face unique challenges.
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.