October 24, 2015 A simple blood test: Genetic mutations and breast cancer When you’re diagnosed with breast cancer at a young age, you have a lot of questions. The biggest question is why. Why did this happen to me now, when I am only 30 years old? A simple blood test answered the question for me
October 24, 2015 Doctors concerned over uptick in women seeking mastectomies There has been a significant increase in the number of women requesting double mastectomies after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
October 24, 2015 Florida firefighters create inspirational video for paramedic battling breast cancer A Florida firefighter who has spent the last 30 years saving the lives of others is starting the fight to save her own as she undergoes treatment for breast cancer – but not without the support of her Pasco County Fire Rescue family.
October 24, 2015 Colorado group helps breast cancer survivors get tattoos For women who have survived breast cancer, breast or nipple reconstruction can be a first step toward looking like their old selves.
October 24, 2015 Breast cancer striking women in their 20s and 30s When I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 30 years old, I was completely in shock. I assumed the palpable lump I felt in my breast was a benign cyst and I had nothing to worry about. It literally took my breath away when a radiologist told me I had cancer
October 24, 2015 Utah mom of special-needs triplets facing breast cancer battle A Utah community is coming together to help raise funds for a local mother of 3-year-old special need triplets as she braces for an uphill battle against aggressive breast cancer.
October 24, 2015 High-fat diets linked to some types of breast cancer Women who eat a lot of fat, particularly saturated fat, may be at higher risk of certain types of breast cancer, new research suggests.
October 24, 2015 Many with early breast cancer have too many imaging tests Nearly nine in 10 women with early breast cancer have imaging exams to see if the cancer has spread, despite official recommendations against such tests, a new study suggests.
October 24, 2015 Family history may not impact breast cancer survival odds In younger women with breast cancer, having a family history of the disease may not worsen their survival odds, a new study suggests.
October 24, 2015 The real importance of getting a pap smear and pelvic exam In 2012, I was shocked to learn that new guidelines issued by the The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists stated that women should wait three to five years between pap smears, which are the primary method of screening for cervical cancer.
