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October 24, 2026 · Breast Cancer
Finishing breast cancer treatment is a milestone, and often a strange one. The regular appointments and the team that saw you every week suddenly fall away. Many people feel relief and worry at the same time: relief that treatment is over,…
October 23, 2026 · Breast Cancer
When someone you care about is diagnosed with breast cancer, the urge to help is immediate. Knowing what to actually do is harder. Many people worry about saying the wrong thing, so they say nothing, or they offer "Let me know if you need…
October 22, 2026 · Breast Cancer
A breast cancer diagnosis changes a lot at once. In the space of a few days you may be learning new medical words, booking scans, telling family and trying to keep work and home running. It's no surprise that many people say the emotional…
October 21, 2026 · Breast Cancer
Breast cancer treatment can change how you eat. Chemotherapy can bring nausea, mouth sores and a metallic taste; radiation can bring fatigue; and some people gain weight during hormone therapy. Meanwhile, friends and the internet offer a…
October 20, 2026 · Breast Cancer
Lymphedema is swelling caused by a buildup of lymph fluid. After breast cancer, it most often affects the arm or hand on the side that was treated, though it can also affect the breast, chest or back. It can start soon after treatment or…
October 19, 2026 · Breast Cancer
Some breast cancer risk factors can't be changed: being a woman, getting older, your family history, your genes. But others are about how we live, and they add up. Small, steady changes can lower your risk, and many of them help your heart…
October 18, 2026 · Breast Cancer
Most people think of breast cancer as a disease of older women, and mostly it is. The median age at diagnosis in the U.S. is 63. But according to the American Cancer Society, about 1 in 10 breast cancers is found in a woman younger than…
October 17, 2026 · Breast Cancer
Breast cancer treatment can change how you look and how your clothes fit. After a mastectomy or lumpectomy, many people use special bras and breast forms; during chemotherapy, many use wigs, scarves or hats. These products can help you…
October 16, 2026 · Breast Cancer
If you're having a mastectomy, you'll also need to decide whether to have breast reconstruction, and if so, what kind and when. It's a personal choice. Some people want to rebuild a breast shape; others choose to "go flat." Both are valid,…
October 15, 2026 · Breast Cancer
For many people with early-stage breast cancer, one of the first big decisions is which surgery to have: a lumpectomy, which removes the cancer and a rim of normal tissue around it, or a mastectomy, which removes the whole breast. Some…
October 14, 2026 · Breast Cancer
If your pathology report says your breast cancer is "triple-negative," it means the cancer cells tested negative for three things: estrogen receptors, progesterone receptors and the HER2 protein. That matters because those three are the…
October 13, 2026 · Breast Cancer
October 13 is National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, a date that traces back to a U.S. Senate resolution in 2009. In a month full of pink ribbons and survivor stories, the day is a reminder of the people living with breast cancer…
October 12, 2026 · Breast Cancer
After a breast cancer diagnosis, one of the first things your care team works out is the stage. Stage describes how large the cancer is and how far it has spread, and it helps doctors plan treatment and estimate the outlook.
October 11, 2026 · Breast Cancer
After a breast biopsy or surgery, a pathologist studies the tissue under a microscope and writes a report. That report is one of the most important documents in your care: it tells your doctors what kind of breast cancer you have and which…
October 10, 2026 · Breast Cancer
Most breast cancers aren't inherited. But some families carry gene changes that raise the risk of breast, ovarian and other cancers, and BRCA1 and BRCA2 are the best known. Knowing whether you carry one can change when you start screening,…
October 9, 2026 · Breast Cancer
When people think about breast cancer warning signs, they usually think of a lump. A lump is the most common sign, but it isn't the only one. Some breast cancers cause changes in the skin or nipple, or swelling, without any lump you can…
October 8, 2026 · Breast Cancer
Most people think of breast cancer as a women's disease, but men have breast tissue too, and men can get breast cancer. It's rare: fewer than 1% of breast cancers in the U.S. are in men. The American Cancer Society estimates that about…
October 7, 2026 · Breast Cancer
Every October, pink ribbons show up everywhere, from football fields to yogurt lids. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a good reminder, but awareness on its own doesn't find a single cancer or pay a single bill. What helps is action:…
October 5, 2026 · Breast Cancer
For years, women in their 40s heard mixed messages about mammograms. Some groups said start at 40, others said wait until 50. In 2024 the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, the independent panel whose advice shapes what most health plans…
October 5, 2026 · Breast Cancer
If your last mammogram report included the sentence "Your breast tissue is dense," you're not alone. Nearly half of women 40 and older have dense breasts. Since September 10, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has required every…
October 5, 2026 · Breast Cancer
Hearing "you have breast cancer" changes everything in an instant. In the days that follow, there are appointments to book, words you've never heard, and decisions that feel urgent. This checklist is meant to help you get through the first…
September 13, 2021 · Breast Cancer
It’s not so difficult to understand why myths and half-truths gain so much popularity in our world. They provide answers to concepts that seem unanswerable and for many, accepting and encouraging belief in such…
June 27, 2014 · Breast Cancer
Some exciting news has broken as specialists may have a new test for breast cancer risk . Unlike other conventional methods, this test isn’t looking for inherited genetic mutations . It’s looking for specific…
April 5, 2014 · Breast Cancer
Researchers recently completed an extensive review of half a century worth of studies on the benefits and risks that are associated with getting yearly mammograms. Overall, this method of breast cancer screening is…
March 7, 2014 · Breast Cancer
A new cancer clinical study has shown significant evidence that yoga can be used to great effect for women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Researchers discovered that this form of exercise provided several…
October 31, 2013 · Breast Cancer
In the last few years, breast cancer awareness campaigns have seen significant success. According to the director of Avon Foundation Breast Cancer Crusade , Dr. Marc Hurlbert, prevention will be the primary focus for…
October 20, 2013 · Events & Fundraising
Throughout October, the nation has really come together to show its support through numerous charitable events in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month . So, we thought it might be a great idea to provide our…
October 15, 2013 · Breast Cancer
During the month of October, you’ll be hearing a lot about breast cancer awareness , and you’ll see plenty of related advertisements on TV. Some of these may encourage you to get screened or help support ongoing breast…
October 8, 2013 · Cancer Support
To show our appreciation for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) and all that it has helped to accomplish, we'd like to share this new infographic! Click on this thumbnail to see the full image: Looking at…
October 6, 2013 · Cancer Support
“My mother fought cancer for almost a decade and died at 56,” was the beginning of Angelina Jolie’s influential New York Times article on her recent double mastectomy . The 38-year-old actress is widely known not only…
September 29, 2013 · Cancer Community
The first Breast Cancer Awareness Month, also referred to as BCAM, was observed in the United States in 1985. Since then, the country has emphasized the widespread importance of this month by referring to it as National…
June 21, 2013 · Breast Cancer
Among women the world over, there aren’t many things more dreaded than breast cancer . This deadly disease not only takes a significant toll on the patient, but also all of the loved ones in their life. Most…
March 21, 2013 · Breast Cancer
Let’s face it, visiting the doctor’s office is not an activity that many people rank as one of their favorite things to do. So when it comes to getting screened for cancer , most people feel quite uncomfortable as their…
March 3, 2013 · Breast Cancer
It seems that there are a lot more young women who are being diagnosed with an advanced type of breast cancer , compared to about 30 years ago. While the overall rate of cancer still remains low for this age group, a…
December 17, 2012 · Cancer Community
As the year of 2012 comes to an end, we wanted to look back at some of the biggest headlines from this memorable year. Some of these stories made us cry, some made us angry, and some showed us the true strength of the…
November 19, 2012 · Breast Cancer
All over the world, there are ongoing cancer clinical trials which are providing new insights into some of the most deadly diseases known to human kind. With every successful study, medical researchers are developing…
October 29, 2012 · Breast Cancer
Today, breast cancer treatment has two primary goals: 1. Rid the patient’s body of the cancer 2. Prevent the disease from returning First though, an oncologist will need to determine what type of treatment would be most…
October 26, 2012 · Breast Cancer
If you or someone you love is affected by breast cancer , there is hope. Almost daily, new breakthroughs in research are being made. Stem Cells To Fight Breast Cancer Stem cell research continues to lead to new…
October 22, 2012 · Breast Cancer
The Relationship Between Diet & Disease What, exactly, is the relationship between diet and disease ? Can the food that you ingest on a daily basis really make a difference? Avoid Meat, Eat Plants Eat plants. This…
October 16, 2012 · Events & Fundraising
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month , we put together this little infographic to give an overview of breast cancer . Click the thumbnail below to open the full image: Breast cancer is the second leading cause of…
October 10, 2012 · Breast Cancer
In 2009, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force officially recommended that women from the ages of 50 to 74 should get a mammogram every two years. Over the years though, women with no medical history of breast cancer…
September 24, 2012 · Cancer Community
October is right around the corner, and that means that people are starting to gear up for this year’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month ! This is an annual event that takes place every October in order to help raise…
August 6, 2012 · Breast Cancer
Unfortunately, the numbers show that more and more women are being diagnosed with cancer every year. The higher rates of cancer have become a major concern for medical science, but there are many factors which can…
July 24, 2012 · Breast Cancer
Incredibly, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently approved a new drug for breast cancer patients . On Friday, the FDA gave its approval for Novartis’s new breast cancer drug, which will expand the…
March 2, 2012 · Breast Cancer
Over thirty years ago, Nancy G. Brinker watched as her sister, Susan G. Komen, was losing her battle with breast cancer . Nancy promised her dying sister that she would do everything possible to end the disease, and in…
February 20, 2012 · Breast Cancer
In 2002 Stephanie Tesorioro walked into the Carol Baldwin Breast Cancer Center complaining of a lump in her breast. It was there that Ms. Tesorioro was told that, regarding the lump in her breast , everything was okay.…
December 8, 2011 · Breast Cancer
As we reported earlier this week, the science community is buzzing with joy over some new findings regarding breast cancer . A new drug developed by Genetech called Pertuzumab , significantly delays the worsening of…
December 2, 2011 · Breast Cancer
Scientists have long understood the importance of the mitochondria, a membrane-enclosed organelle found in most eukaryotic cells. Now, the science community is now recognizing the mitochondria as the new Achilles heel…
November 14, 2011 · Cancer Community
The daughter-in-law of world famous cosmetics founder Estee Lauder, died from ovarian cancer on Saturday. Evelyn Lauder was 75, and was well known for her creation of the Pink Ribbon Campaign , now known around the…
October 31, 2011 · Cancer Community
As we come to a close of Breast Cancer Awareness Month here in October, we like to take a look at different breast cancer organizations that held events throughout October. Breast Cancer Organizations come in all…
October 24, 2011 · Breast Cancer
You may know that it is very important for every woman to get screened for breast cancer . However, do you know what all a mammogram entails? Is it a word you are familiar with or is it just another breast cancer word…
October 5, 2011 · Cancer Community
As most of us already know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month ! This month will be filled with a whole lot of emotion, support, awareness and PINK! The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM)…
September 29, 2011 · Cancer Community
Pink, Pink, Pink! Throughout October, You may find Pink Ribbons all over (yogurt boxes, t-shirts, hats, bagels..) to represent Breast Cancer Awareness Month . Let’s help you learn a little bit of information behind this…
September 12, 2011 · Breast Cancer
Did you know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month ? Yup, it's that time of year again! We’d like to share some steps you can take toward preventing breast cancer as well as some research about diagnosis, staging,…
September 2, 2011 · Cancer Community
With National Breast Cancer Awareness Month coming up in October, we wanted to ignite a meaningful initiative to raise money for Breast Cancer in a local community…and that’s exactly what we’ve done! We proudly…
July 24, 2011 · Breast Cancer
As long as there is the possibility for newer and better drugs to fight cancer , there remains hope. A few of the recent breakthroughs in cancer drugs are listed below: Breast cancer that has metastasized in…
July 22, 2011 · inspiration
Phil Mickelson , the famous left-handed golf champion, has a number of impressive titles: winner of four major golf championships and the winner of 39 PGA events. But he also has another more impressive title: a cancer…
May 9, 2011 · inspiration
As someone who made her living for many years as the sexy (although ditzy) daughter of Al Bundy on Married With Children, Christina Applegate knew as well as any actress the pressures to look good in Hollywood. Yet when…
April 25, 2011 · Cancer Community
When my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer last year I was amazed that the doctor called her at her office, during work hours, to tell her the news. I guess I thought these things were told to you in person, maybe…
February 15, 2011 · Cancer Community
So often, my life has seemed to move in fast forward. One minute I’m graduating college. The next I’m getting married and buying a house and starting a career. Now I’m quaking as I bring my first…
February 15, 2011 · Breast Cancer
In September, Congress declared the last week of the month as National Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Week. The resolution was sponsored by Representative—and breast cancer survivor—Debbie Wasserman…
November 9, 2010 · Cancer Community
In the last two decades, breast cancer screening with mammography exams has reduced the number of deaths from the disease by one-third. Still, there has recently been confusion over when women should begin screening…
November 3, 2010 · Events & Fundraising
“Brightest Star” is currently this year’s official campaign song for the Susan G. Komen Foundation For the Cure . When you download this song from Itunes , you will be helping fund the cure for breast…
October 19, 2010 · inspiration
Though we are nearing the end of October and Breast Cancer Awareness Month , there are still many women that will be given the hard news of breast cancer this year. Although breast cancer has many risk factors…
October 9, 2010 · Breast Cancer
There’s no doubt that social media has been on the upswing these days. Social media enables millions worldwide to connect with each other and share their lives with one another. Following closely along with the…
October 3, 2010 · Cancer Community
It’s finally October! Here at Know Cancer, it’s a time of year that gives us great pleasure to be able to help bring awareness to the most common type of cancer in women – breast cancer . Public…
July 6, 2010 · Cancer Community
WHAT: A very pink night to remember featuring; live music from local artists, food, drinks, massages, makeovers, raffles, a silent auction, and tons of giveaways! Also available will be a wealth of material on…
April 12, 2010 · Events & Fundraising
This weekend, the left-handed Phil Mickelson became just the eighth man to win three career Masters titles. And as they say...behind every great man, is a great woman! In this case, the woman is Amy Mickelson. Not too…
October 15, 2009 · Cancer Community
As most of us already know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Pink Ribbons are everywhere! So...we decided to try and provide a little context to what this whole breast cancer hullabaloo is about.…
July 24, 2009 · inspiration
It can be hard to put into words the impact breast cancer has had on so many. With that said, Tyce Diorio , a choreographer from So You Think You Can Dance put together a powerful dance piece displaying the impact…
July 7, 2009 · inspiration
The past couple of months have been rough for pro golfer Phil Mickelson and his family. As of earlier this week bad news has struck again, not only has Mickelson’s wife Amy been diagnosed with breast cancer ,…
May 21, 2009 · inspiration
Amy Mickelson, the wife of three-time golf champion Phil Mickelson, a supporter and friend to many, and mom of three has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer . Sports fans all over the world are saddened by this…
March 18, 2009 · Cancer Support
We recently participated in the 6th Annual Pink Ribbons for Life event in our hometown of Orlando, Florida. It was held by The Chrome Angels of Central Florida , an independent motorcycle riding association made up of…