Breast Cancer

Faye Belvin: Living a healthy life, thanks to a phase I clinical trial

Faye Belvin discusses her experience participating in an ovarian cancer clinical trial at Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida.

Mayo research using DNA to catch cancer, other medical conditions earlier

Mayo Clinic researchers are studying the cost-effectiveness of genomic research to detect certain diseases earlier, including breast, ovarian and colorectal cancer.

Using targeted therapy to treat breast cancer

Dr. Robert Mutter explains the potential long-term advantages of using proton beam therapy to treat breast cancer.

Mayo Clinic researchers advocate new approach to breast cancer prevention

Advances in breast cancer prevention have resulted in new and innovative opportunities to modify breast cancer risk.

What Black women need to know about breast cancer

Honor this year's Black History Month theme, "Black Health and Wellness," by sharing this important information with others.

A third chance for a young breast cancer patient

21-year-old Jessica Florence found a lump on her breast. Until she experienced other symptoms, she did not believe the lump was serious.

Dear Mayo Clinic: Turmeric use in breast cancer treatment

Dr. Dawn Mussallem explains why it's important to talk to your health care provider before taking supplements during cancer treatment.

Finding joy after rare neurologic diagnosis

Diagnosed with paraneoplastic syndrome, Joy Carol found treatment options for the uncommon disorder that affects some people with cancer at Mayo Clinic.

Dear Mayo Clinic: Genetic abnormalities and cancer risk

Physician assistant Casey Swanson responds to a question about cancer risk and genetic testing for a BRCA2 mutation.

Preventive screening during COVID-19 pandemic leads to early diagnosis of treatable breast cancer

Andrea Beckendorf's decision to get breast cancer screening despite the COVID-19 pandemic led to an early diagnosis of treatable breast cancer.