Breast Cancer Special Issue 2017 | CURE

November 10, 2017

A new organization is helping women with cancer to save their hair, one cooling cap at a time.

November 05, 2017

An ongoing opioid epidemic is making it more challenging to treat cancer pain.

November 01, 2017

Although chemotherapy for breast cancer can cause a variety of side effects, there are ways to ease many of them.

October 31, 2017

Women aren’t always advised that they can opt against breast reconstruction after mastectomy, yet for some, “living flat” brings the best quality of life.

October 24, 2017

After surgery, some young women with hormone-driven breast cancer can use estrogen blockers but opt against induced menopause.

October 22, 2017

Generally, health insurance covers the cost of genetic testing recommended by a physician. However, some patients who had BRCA testing in the past have had trouble getting reimbursed for a follow-up panel test. The outof- pocket cost for a single panel test can be up to $5,000, although lower-cost tests are available.

October 20, 2017

The genetic differences that distinguish men’s breast cancers may lead to new diagnosis and treatment options.

October 18, 2017

More and more, treating HER2-positive breast cancers involves combining an array of drugs.

October 17, 2017

As mutations in more genes are linked to the development of cancer, tests that identify the glitches are growing more expansive — but some gray areas remain.

October 11, 2017

Bisphosphonates, long used to strengthen bones, may prevent recurrence of early-stage breast cancer in postmenopausal women.