August 30, 2023, 6:05am Breast Cancer Free
Who better to offer advice to women receiving breast cancer diagnoses than those who have already walked the path? Read story
July 11, 2023, 6:00am Breast Cancer
Early detection and regular breast cancer screenings are key to reducing death from breast cancer. Mammograms remain the best tool available and have been shown to reduce deaths from breast cancer. That’s why Mayo Clinic recommends women start screening mammograms yearly at age 40. While that recommendation has been firm… Read story
March 9, 2023, 9:46am Breast Cancer
All U.S. women getting mammograms will soon receive information about their breast density, which can sometimes make cancer harder to spot. Read story
February 14, 2023, 6:02am Breast Cancer
After six years of painful injections, Stephanie Walker has had enough. Read story
October 25, 2022, 6:02am Breast Cancer
Heather James first discovered a lump in her breast in the spring of 2020 while swiping away conditioner that had dripped down from her hair in the shower. Read story
October 18, 2022, 5:55am Breast Cancer
Breast cancer can affect all people, regardless of race or gender. It’s the second-leading cause of cancer death for women overall. And for Hispanic women in the U.S., it’s the leading cause of cancer death, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read story
October 9, 2022, 6:05am Breast Cancer
The Vancouver-based Pink Lemonade Project is growing exponentially. Read story
October 9, 2022, 5:41am Breast Cancer
When Lucy Beltran found out she had breast cancer in 2019, she scoured the internet searching for an Oregon or Washington support group in Spanish, her native language. After not finding any Latina support groups, she settled on the Pink Lemonade Project’s English support group, figuring it was “better than… Read story
October 9, 2022, 5:39am Breast Cancer
The months after a breast cancer diagnosis can be frightening as patients weigh the pros and cons of treatment approaches. Patients may discuss radiation, chemotherapy, mastectomies and reconstruction with their oncologists. These days, there’s another thing that patients might add to that list: cannabis. Read story
October 9, 2022, 5:37am Breast Cancer
Sonja Trytko sought help at an urgent care clinic when she felt intense pain in her chest. The doctor sent her for a CT scan to rule out a blood clot. The diagnosis was a surprise: Trytko, then only 38, learned she had metastatic breast cancer. Read story
