Breast Cancer News & Features
- Former WebMD Editor Kristy Hammam Dies
December 23, 2021 — The cause of her death was triple-negative breast cancer. She was 50 years old. Hammam retired from a 22 year career at WebMD in June of 2021, after losing much of her eyesight to chemotherapy.
- Why Breast Density Matters
Breast density is a lesser known risk factor for breast cancer, and it makes detecting cancer harder.
- How Will You Celebrate After Your Last Treatment?
How are you going to celebrate your last treatment? Answer a few quick questions to get the conversation started and share your story.
- What to Expect During A Wire-Guided Lumpectomy
Find out what to expect before a wire-guided lumpectomy for breast cancer.
- What to Know About Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
Everything you need to know about sentinel lymph node mapping.
- Sally Yates Opens up About Breast Cancer
How Sally Yates Battled Breast Cancer.
- Managing Dry Skin After Chemotherapy or Radiation
Managing dry skin, a common side effect of chemo and radiation treatment.
- What to Expect a Day After Chemotherapy
Everything you need to know about your chemotherapy treatment.
- What You Need to Know About the Drug Exemestane
Everything you need to know about the drug exemestane.
- A Young Woman’s Breast Cancer Survival Story
How She Emerged Stronger After Her Battle With Breast Cancer.
- How Do You Talk To Your Kids About Your Illness?
How do you talk to your kids about breast cancer?
- How Breast Cancer Was Portrayed on A Million Little Things
Learn how A Million Little Things portrays men’s breast cancer.
- What You Need to Know About Abemaciclib
Learn everything you need to know about abemaciclib.
- 3 Tips for Swimming During Your Treatment
Learn what you should know about swimming during breast cancer treatment.
- The Upside of Wearing a Prosthetic
Breast cancer prosthetics can be used so many ways that practically anyone can utilize them.
- Cording After Breast Cancer Surgery
Learn how to treat cording after breast cancer surgery.
- Culturally Sensitive Program Launched for Asian Breast Cancer Survivors
A new study aims to see if a more culturally sensitive program will benefit Asian breast cancer survivors.
- How to Manage Loss of Appetite After Chemo
Learn tips to manage loss of appetite after chemo and how you can make sure to get the nutrients you need.
- Illness Can Bring Your Family Closer
Having breast cancer isn't something anyone wants, but your family can come out of it closer in the end.
- Choosing a Reconstructive Surgeon
Before you choose a reconstructive surgeon, find out what to look for by using this checklist of questions.
- Survival Increased for Some with Pembro in TNBC
Long-term results show increased survival rates after adding Pembro to treatment for triple-negative breast cancer.
- Exercising Before a Chemo Treatment
Learn what you need to know about exercising before your chemo treatment.
- A Reporter's Story Saved Her Life
Reporting on a story about a rare type of gene mutation that causes breast cancer may have saved Susan Berger's life.
- Custom Bra Fittings for Breast Cancer Survivors
Learn more about a boutique that restores confidence in breast cancer survivors with custom bra fittings.
- Exercises After Breast Cancer Surgery
Learn 4 exercises you can do after breast cancer surgery to help with recovery.
- How to Manage Easy Bruising After Chemo
Learn how you can manage bruising easily after chemotherapy for breast cancer by avoiding certain medicines and preventing harmful impacts.
- Managing a “Pandemic Pause” in Treatment
Find out what you can expect during a “pandemic pause” for your breast cancer treatment.
- Do’s and Don’ts for People Who Want to Help
Caring for someone dealing with a health condition like breast cancer or multiple sclerosis can be challenging. Here are some tips to guide you.
- North Carolina Breast Cancer Patient Dies After Viral TikTok
A woman has died of cancer after leaving the hospital early to make room for COVID patients, according to her husband's TikTok.
- 3 Great Strength Moves During Cancer Treatment
Learn about good exercises to do during breast cancer treatment.
- New Clinical Trials in Breast Cancer
Everything you need to know about the newest clinical trials for breast cancer treatment.
- How to Manage Diarrhea From Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy can lead to a serious upset stomach. Learn about managing chemo diarrhea.
- The Upside to Finding a New Community (Like This One)
Your life may be turned upside down after a cancer diagnosis, but there is a community available to support you.
- Supplies for Maintaining Your Wig During Cancer Treatment
Learn how to take care of your wig while you're in cancer treatment.
- Radiation Treatment for Breast Cancer Increases Heart Disease Risk
Learn how radiation treatment for breast cancer affects your long-term health.
- Mental Health Effects of Having a Mastectomy While You're Young
Learn more about what it's like to have a mastectomy while you're young.
- Has Breast Cancer Made You More Courageous?
For some people, a cancer diagnosis makes them more courageous in all aspects of life.
- Staying Optimistic During Breast Cancer Treatment
Learn how to keep an optimistic outlook during breast cancer treatment.
- Does abdominal fat affect outcomes for Black breast cancer survivors?
New research links abdominal fat with higher risk of death for Black breast cancer survivors.
- Breast Cancer Survivor Tattoos Are Cool Body Art With Meaning
Learn about the cool body art some breast cancer survivors get.
- Poll: How Do You Feel About Bell Ringing Ceremonies?
In bell ringing ceremonies, cancer patients ring a bell to symbolize successfully finishing treatment. What do you think about this tradition?
- Breast Cancer Survivor Martha Avila-Adame Finishes the Great Alabama 650 Race
Breast cancer survivor Martha Avila-Adame inspires others by finishing the Great Alabama 650 paddling race.
- How to Manage Fat Intake When You Have Cancer
Different ways to manage your fat intake when you have cancer.
- Finding Support in Unexpected Places
When I developed cancer, I didn't get support from the expected places, but I found it elsewhere.
- How to Manage Lymphedema
Lymphedema can't be cured, but you can use these methods to manage the symptoms.
- Your Chemo Appointment Care Kit
Before you go for your chemo appointment, print off this treatment checklist.
- Considerations for Enrolling in a Clinical Trial
Considering enrolling in a clinical trial? Here's what you need to know.
- How Do You Feel About Being Called a Breast Cancer Warrior?
Do you like the term breast cancer warrior or not?
- Breast Cancer Survivor Creates App to Guide Self-Exams
Learn about the breast exam app created by a survivor.
- What to Know About COVID and Breast Cancer
Learn how to prevent COVID while getting treatment for breast cancer.
