Breast Cancer News & Features

Are you considering a second opinion for your breast cancer treatment? Find out what others did.

It’s human nature to have anxiety about side effects from breast cancer treatments. New approaches and solid support will help you through.

Tamoxifen’s strong side effects can overwhelm. Explore why some women consider quitting and what you might do instead.

Here’s what an oncologist gives for tips and treatments to reduce breast cancer recurrence.

What do you tell your friends and family about your breast cancer diagnosis? Learn some tips on what to say and when to say it.

Your doctor says there's a high risk your cancer will come back. Find out ways to boost your defenses, and how to lean on your past experience if recurrence does happen.

If you want to try cannabis for some extra relief from HR+/HER2- breast cancer symptoms and treatment side effects, you should know what it can and can’t do and what the risks may be for someone living with breast cancer.

If you have hormone positive breast cancer, you’re likely a candidate for endocrine therapy. Here’s what you need to know about this type of treatment.

How do diet, alcohol, obesity, and other factors affect your chances of breast cancer recurrence? Oncologist Jane Meisel, MD, discusses best practices for lowering risk.

Breast cancer treatments are life saving, but they often come with their own challenging side effects. Oncologist Jane Meisel, MD, offers advice for managing the most common issues.

Two oncologists answer the most common early-stage breast cancer questions in this breast cancer Reddit AMA.

July 23, 2025 — For women under 40, breast cancer recurrence risk may be lower than previous estimates suggested. And new research supports patient choice for surgical treatment.

New research is showing that some people who have breast cancer may not need as much treatment as once thought. Learn more from the ASCO Annual Meeting.

The cost of having cancer can ruin your finances. And it’s not just the treatments. An ASCO panel addressed financial toxicity.

Researchers at the ASCO meeting presented on top issues that affect breast cancer survivors. Learn about the importance of follow-up care.

June 11, 2025 — At least 4 out of 10 women have dense breast tissue and may need testing beyond a standard mammogram. Two new studies help clarify your next steps.

April 1, 2025 — U.S. breast cancer deaths are no longer decreasing in women younger than 40, older than 74, or of Asian, Hispanic, or Native American descent. Experts share what they think is behind these and other disparities.

March 4, 2025 — A lumpectomy plus radiation is very effective for treating stage zero cancer, but new research suggests that active monitoring may be just as good.

January 28, 2025 — The FDA has approved fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan, marketed under the brand name Enhertu, as a new treatment for certain types of advanced breast cancer that have spread or cannot be removed with surgery.

January 21, 2025 — The FDA has approved a new treatment for patients with a common form of breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body or cannot be surgically removed.

November 21, 2024 — Patients and survivors of breast cancer are finding valuable emotional support on Reddit, where they share advice, vent frustrations, and offer solidarity. Research shows that social support – whether through online communities, professional resources, or peer networks – can greatly reduce the stress, anxiety, and unanswered questions and concerns that can come with a breast cancer diagnosis.

October 14, 2024 — A new breast cancer drug has received quick federal approval after a clinical trial showed it could more than double the time before a common type of breast cancer recurrence worsens.

October 1, 2024 — Breast cancer is becoming more common, particularly at younger ages. A new report shows the breast cancer rate rose by 1% annually from 2012 to 2021, with even greater increases among women under age 50 and a startling jump even among women in their 20s.

September 20, 2024 — Having a double mastectomy won't improve survival in women with cancer in only one breast, but many women choose the more invasive surgery anyway. What can explain the decision?

September 18, 2024 — People with a common type of early stage breast cancer may now take another drug called Kisqali that has been shown to significantly reduce the risk of cancer recurrence.

New research suggests most young women can have kids after breast cancer treatment. Find out the details.

June 5, 2024 — Self-breast exams are an easy, painless, and safe way to detect changes that could be early signs of breast cancer. But even though the rates of this disease are rising among younger women, fewer are doing these self-exams. Why?

May 30, 2024 — A new study is the first to follow young breast cancer survivors for more than 10 years after treatment. The majority of women followed who tried to get pregnant did, and the majority of those women had live births. Here's what to know.

May 29, 2024 — The types of breast cancer found in women under 40 tend to be later-stage tumors, when the disease is more advanced and more difficult to treat.

Breast cancer patient advocates were among those attending the American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting. Find out about their contributions.

Making sure a diverse set of people take part in clinical trials can mean they’re more effective for all patients. Learn how from the ASCO conference.

It is important to have a say in your treatment for HR+/HER2- early breast cancer. Learn the best way to do that.

Learn about what affects your breast cancer recurrence risk, how risk can change your treatment choices, and how to lower your odds of cancer returning.

May 1, 2024 — The USPSTF has shifted to a stronger recommendation to start mammograms earlier, while noting a need for more research on breast cancer for Black and older women and those with dense breasts.

April 5, 2024 — A new technique that freezes and destroys small cancerous tumors may offer new hope to women with breast cancer who cannot have surgery.

March 14, 2024 — Her doctor did an individual risk assessment, finding Munn’s lifetime risk was 37%, considered very high, and referred her to more extensive testing, which detected cancer in both breasts.

January 23, 2024 — New research is reassuring for young women who want to become pregnant after being treated for breast cancer.

January 19, 2024 — A new study of nearly 5,000 women presents hopeful findings about pregnancy among young breast cancer survivors whose genes carry higher risks of cancer and fertility problems: 22% of the women studied became pregnant, most of them did so naturally, and for most, there was no evidence of a higher risk of breast cancer recurrence after pregnancy.

In this webinar, Julia E. McGuinness, MD, discussed the latest information in breast cancer screening guidelines.

Black women are more likely to get metastatic triple-negative breast cancer than other women. But very few Black women participate in research. Learn why that matters.

In the webinar, Elizabeth Dibble, MD, explained how breast density affects your cancer risk.

Learn how to navigate treatments for women of color with metastatic breast cancer if the first therapy doesn’t work.

Talking about metastatic breast cancer with family and friends isn't easy. Learn how to know when they're struggling and when to consider group counseling.

In this webinar, Lidia Schapira, MD, explained why it’s important to take control of your mental health after a cancer diagnosis.

September 12, 2023 — New research links living amid high levels of air pollution to an increased risk of breast cancer.

In this webinar, Stephanie Bernik, MD, explained the steps you can take after you find a mass in your breast.

August 8, 2023 — Women who continued breast cancer screenings when they reached age 70 had no lower chance of dying from the disease, and just getting a mammogram could instead set them on a path toward unnecessary risks, according to a new study from the Yale School of Medicine.

June 15, 2023 — Researchers are looking for less aggressive cancer therapies that won't affect odds of survival. One new study shows HER2-positive breast cancer patients were successfully treated without chemotherapy.

June 15, 2023 — A study says ribociclib, a drug approved for treating advanced-stage breast cancer, may help reduce the risk of recurrence in women who have been treated for certain types of early-stage breast cancer. Research is ongoing.