Check out more stories from Busted, our series that offers an unfiltered exploration and celebration of our boobs and ourselves during breast cancer awareness month. Let’s be clear from the start: According to countless studies, there is no single food that will either prevent or cause breast cancer. “Using this language creates a lot of … Read more
New breast cancer hope as AI breakthrough could spare THOUSANDS of women from chemotherapy Scientists believe new method could save the NHS millions of pounds each year It offers quicker way of determining if disease is likely to return after surgery Currently, thin slices of tumour are sometimes sent to California for analysis But sending … Read more
Two sisters who were diagnosed with breast cancer within six weeks of each other have revealed how they worked together to overcome the disease. Aisling, 50, and Margaret Cunningham, 46, from Brisbane, received the earth-shattering news in August, 2020. Margaret was standing in front of the mirror when she noticed one of her breasts looked … Read more
Summary: Higher levels of the inflammatory C-reactive protein were discovered in older breast cancer survivors who experienced cognitive issues. The study is one of the first long-term assessments linking chronic inflammation to cognitive decline in breast cancer survivors. Source: UCLA Scientists are still trying to understand why many breast cancer survivors experience troubling cognitive problems … Read more
Jennifer Deus was almost nine months pregnant when she learned she had breast cancer. Doctors gave her a C-section at 36 weeks so she could start her treatment soon after the delivery. This is Deus’ story, as told to Jane Ridley. Loading Something is loading. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Jennifer … Read more
Katie Couric was diagnosed with breast cancer over the summer, and subsequently underwent surgery and radiation treatments that finished this week. As the former “CBS Evening News” and “Today” anchor explained in an essay published Wednesday by Katie Couric Media, where she shared her diagnosis for the first time, Couric learned of the cancer after … Read more
The first time I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I only told a handful of people. I was faced with the decision between a lumpectomy and radiation or a mastectomy. I wanted to make this choice with as little “noise” as possible. Instead, I wanted to rely on the guidance of my doctors, my intuition, … Read more
CNN — Veteran journalist Katie Couric reported some personal news on Wednesday. In a post on her website, Couric shared she was diagnosed with breast cancer a few months ago. “Why Not Me,” she titled the post. “June 21, 2022, was the first day of summer, my 8th wedding anniversary, and the day I found … Read more
After one 36-year-old woman was charged nearly $18,000 for a breast cancer check-up, concerns have been raised over how much it should really cost. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in the United States — with 285,000 cases and 42,000 deaths a year — but if it is caught in the early … Read more
Lindsey Gritton said she was misdiagnosed with a clogged milk duct when she was 34 weeks pregnant. After requesting an ultrasound, Gritton said she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. She said she wants other young women to know the importance of advocating for themselves. Loading Something is loading. Lindsey Gritton said she was 34 … Read more