July 23, 2018 by Tanya Racoobian
Having Children After Cancer: What to...
As more patients survive cancer, many look forward to a future that...
Genetic Testing for Cancer Prevention, Early Detection
Research shows people who have hereditary cancer gene mutations could be at risk of getting cancer earlier in life. And because advances in genetic screening...
July 12, 2018 / 1 min read
How 3D Mammograms Help Detect Breast Cancer...
“3D mammography gives us a clearer picture of breast tissue, especially in patients with dense breasts,” said Darlene Da Costa, M.D., a radiologist at Bethesda...
July 5, 2018 / 2 min read
Roundup: Not Enough Exercise, Heart Disease Risk,...
Only 23% of U.S. Adults Get Enough Exercise, Reports CDC Nearly a quarter of U.S. adults meet the broadly accepted guidelines for regular aerobic and...
June 29, 2018 / 4 min read
Thousands of Breast Cancer Patients Can Skip...
As many as 60,000 women a year in the U.S. with certain types of early-stage breast cancer could benefit from treatments that are less invasive...
June 7, 2018 / 3 min read
Absolutely Positive: Finding a Way to Make...
Eileen López-Tomé is quick with an outstretched hand, a smile, a hug. Give her a pink feather boa, and she immediately strikes a silly pose....
February 4, 2018 / 3 min read
Dragon Boat Racing Enriches Lives of Cancer...
You may not have heard of dragon boat racing, but it represents a growing sisterhood of cancer survivors who revel in the sport’s physical challenges...
October 31, 2017 / 1 min read
Lower Breast Cancer Risk With Lifestyle Choices
Jane Mendez, M.D., Miami Cancer Institute, advises patients to focus on lifestyle factors that are proven to contribute to increased breast cancer risk.
October 26, 2017 / 3 min read
Breast Reconstructive Surgery: Questions Answered (Video)
Women confronted with the option of having breast reconstructive surgery face a difficult decision that raises many questions about the procedure itself and the potential...
October 18, 2017 / 2 min read
Screening Mammograms Key to Early Detection of...
While breast cancer screening recommendations are directed to women age 40 and older, it is also important for younger women to be aware of their...
October 11, 2017 / 3 min read
