Types of Cancer

This is where you’ll find all of our blog posts focused on specific types of cancer, from breast and cervical cancer to lung and colorectal cancer and beyond. Explore trusted educational resources, prevention tips, and survivor stories that shine a light on the many ways SHAREing & CAREing supports individuals and families affected by different cancers.

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For Women with Dense Breasts, MRIs are Cost Effective for Detecting Breast Cancer

A new paper in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, published by Oxford University Press, indicates that MRIs are cost effective for detecting breast cancer for women with very dense breasts detected by mammography.

Less Stress for Women Who Know Their Genetic Risk for Breast Cancer

No-one likes to receive bad news, especially when it’s related to health. But a recent study of women at risk of developing breast cancer suggests knowing your genetic risk profile does not lead to long-term distress and leads to fewer regrets than not wanting to know about it in the first place.

What is Triple-Negative Breast Cancer?

Triple-negative breast cancer is a type of aggressive and invasive form of breast cancer that makes up 10-15% of all breast cancer types. Read more about the statistics, symptoms, treatment options, and survival rate and prognosis for TNBC.

Risk-Reducing Mastectomy and Surgery for Breast Cancer Prevention

Surgery to prevent breast cancer requires a patient-doctor dialogue about risks, benefits. JAMA articles by UT Health San Antonio surgeon provide guidance for MDs, families. Risk-reducing mastectomy saves the lives […]

Mastectomies, Lumpectomies & Other Breast Cancer Surgeries

Almost all breast cancer treatment plans involve some type of surgery to remove the breast tumor. While women with very early stages may be treated with mastectomies alone, most patients […]

21 Risk Factors For Breast Cancer

No matter your genes or lifestyle, no one has a 100% chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer. But no one is completely protected either. With 1 in 5 men […]

Just One Alcoholic Drink a Day Increases Breast Cancer Risk, Exercise Lowers Risk

New report finds strong evidence of links between lifestyle and breast cancer risk. WASHINGTON, DC — Drinking just one glass of wine or other alcoholic drink a day increases breast […]

BRCA1 & BRCA2 Gene Mutations and Breast Cancer

In 2013, celebrity Angelina Jolie stunned the world with her New York Times op-ed piece revealing the voluntary removal of both of her breasts (a double mastectomy), and outlining why […]