Breast Cancer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Research by Antonio Forte, M.D., Ph.D., a Mayo Clinic plastic surgeon, seeks to better pinpoint who is most likely to benefit from surgery aimed at regenerating a faulty lymphatic system.

When Lisa Pitre went in for a routine mammogram in summer 2019, nothing on her imaging was concerning. By October Lisa was diagnosed with stage 4 invasive lobular carcinoma, an aggressive type of breast cancer.

October holds a bit more significance these days for Michelle Couchenour. It's a time of year to raise awareness for breast cancer, especially since Michelle is not far removed from her initial diagnosis, treatment and recovery.