Breast and ovarian cancer survivors and women from certain ethnic backgrounds should be evaluated for possible BRCA-related screening, according to new guidelines.
Breast cancer researchers might be a step closer to personalized treatment – and predicting recurrence risk. In this week’s MedBlog, UT Southwestern discusses today’s advanced treatment and how the study might shape patient care in the next decade. Learn more.
Before she was diagnosed with Stage One breast cancer, Leslie LeBlanc was a busy working mom. Thanks to a new type of radiation therapy, she was able to get the treatment she needed without missing a beat.
Kids have a way of becoming their parents’ world, even if a parent has cancer. These 3 moms survived cancer to feel well again and be there for their families.
As breast cancer treatment improves, so does the effort to protect survivors’ hearts. UT Southwestern explains how we protect the heart during cancer treatment.
Breast cancer survivor Brianna Hinojosa-Flores reflects on life after treatment and being “part of a club we did not ask to join." UT Southwestern explains why where you first seek cancer care is important. Add your voice –#CallOutCancer today.
Women aren’t the only ones at risk for breast cancer. UT Southwestern says male breast cancer is rare, but men should be aware of the risk. #CallOutCancer today.
Chemotherapy and radiation are effective breast cancer treatments. But rarely, these treatments can affect the function of the heart. Add your voice – #calloutcancer today.
Breast cancer survivors often want to get back to their regular activities right away. UT Southwestern explains how breast cancer rehabilitation can help. Add your voice – #calloutcancer today.
Women with high breast density are four to six times more likely to develop breast cancer than women with low breast density. But do these women need more tests in addition to their mammograms?
