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Breast Cancer

Laury Giffin tattoos pink cherry blossoms on Laura Hottman’s right breast. Hottman, 54, was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2015. After a double mastectomy and reconstruction, Hottman opted for decorative tattooing to disguise the scars on her breasts.

Decorative tattoos a symbol of survival following battle with breast cancer

Laury Giffin tattoos pink cherry blossoms on Laura Hottman’s right breast. Hottman, 54, was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2015. After a double mastectomy and reconstruction, Hottman opted for decorative tattooing to disguise the scars on her breasts.

February 25, 2018, 6:00am Breast Cancer

Laura Hottman never planned on getting tattoos. But the 54-year-old also never planned on getting breast cancer. Read story

Erin Maher is joined onstage by her son, Liam, 3, while she shares her story of battling cancer while pregnant during the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in October at the University of Portland. Maher was 14 weeks pregnant with her daughter, Illianna, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Cancer-free, woman’s struggle with hope and fear continues

Erin Maher is joined onstage by her son, Liam, 3, while she shares her story of battling cancer while pregnant during the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk in October at the University of Portland. Maher was 14 weeks pregnant with her daughter, Illianna, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer.

February 4, 2018, 6:00am Breast Cancer

Erin Maher waited 496 days to hear if her breast cancer was gone. Read story

Dr. Toni Storm-Dickerson, left, and Dr. Allen Gabriel place the BioZorb implant into the breast of Dr. Anne Peled, a breast cancer surgeon from California, during lumpectomy and oncoplastic surgery Tuesday at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. The oncoplastic surgery uses breast tissue to fill the void left by the removed tumor. The implant serves as a marker of the cancer location for future radiation treatment.

Breast cancer surgeon diagnosed with breast cancer advocates oncoplastic surgery

Dr. Toni Storm-Dickerson, left, and Dr. Allen Gabriel place the BioZorb implant into the breast of Dr. Anne Peled, a breast cancer surgeon from California, during lumpectomy and oncoplastic surgery Tuesday at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. The oncoplastic surgery uses breast tissue to fill the void left by the removed tumor. The implant serves as a marker of the cancer location for future radiation treatment.

January 22, 2018, 6:30am Breast Cancer

Dr. Anne Peled never imaged she would be on the other side of the scalpel. Read story

Emerging from breast cancer, mastectomy

January 1, 2018, 6:05am Breast Cancer

When she was diagnosed with breast cancer, Margaret Pelikan had two goals: to get rid of the disease and to feel normal afterward. Her team at Mayo Clinic helped her accomplish both. Read story

Dr. Cory Donovan looks over mammogram images Thursday morning at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Portland. Donovan, a breast surgical oncologist, will soon split her time at Good Sam and Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center.

Breast cancer diagnosis gave doctor ‘the ultimate breast cancer fellowship’

Dr. Cory Donovan looks over mammogram images Thursday morning at Legacy Good Samaritan Medical Center in Portland. Donovan, a breast surgical oncologist, will soon split her time at Good Sam and Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center.

October 23, 2017, 6:00am Breast Cancer

Dr. Cory Donovan knew by the fourth year of medical school that she wanted to specialize in breast cancer treatment. What she didn’t know is that before finishing her specialty training, she would be a breast cancer patient. Read story

Erin Maher rests on her son Liam's chest as they play together in their apartment on Sept. 11, 2017. Since she was diagnosed with cancer last year, Erin has tried to alleviate stress and worry from her day.

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Erin Maher rests on her son Liam's chest as they play together in their apartment on Sept. 11, 2017. Since she was diagnosed with cancer last year, Erin has tried to alleviate stress and worry from her day.

October 8, 2017, 6:00am Breast Cancer

Erin Maher pulls her daughter close and nuzzles her face into the crook of the baby’s neck. She alternates between blowing raspberries on 9-month-old Illianna’s delicate skin and peppering her daughter with kisses. Read story

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Patients, survivors share their sources of strength

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October 8, 2017, 5:53am Breast Cancer

A breast cancer diagnosis can mean months of tests, uncertainty, chemotherapy, radiation and surgical procedures. Here, breast cancer patients and survivors share their sources of strength during their fight with breast cancer. Submissions have been edited for clarity. Read story

Breast care nurse Melissa Hopkins, center in black, taught groups of doctors, nurses, nursing students and other care providers in Hebron how to improve breast cancer outcomes in their community. “It’s a passion. It’s a joy. It’s something that’s a part of you. It’s not something you go into like a job.

Clark County nurse lends a hand internationally

Breast care nurse Melissa Hopkins, center in black, taught groups of doctors, nurses, nursing students and other care providers in Hebron how to improve breast cancer outcomes in their community. “It’s a passion. It’s a joy. It’s something that’s a part of you. It’s not something you go into like a job.

October 8, 2017, 5:50am Breast Cancer

In small villages surrounding Jerusalem, women with breast cancer may get diagnosed late, if at all. Then, they don’t always get the treatment they need. Read story

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Survivor update: Women look back at challenges, lessons

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October 8, 2017, 5:50am Breast Cancer

Editor's note: The Columbian has shared the stories of dozens of women and men with breast cancer since it began publishing the Confronting Breast Cancer section in October 2013. We recently caught up with two women to see how they are doing today. Read story

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Vancouver Clinic oncologist says patient is boss

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October 8, 2017, 5:50am Breast Cancer

Dr. Michaelann Liss is a familiar face in the local oncology community. She’s worked at The Vancouver Clinic for 11 years and visits patients at both Legacy Salmon Creek and PeaceHealth Southwest medical centers. Read story