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 lives of […]
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 […]
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 […]
Decoding the Effect of Body Mass Index (BMI) on Breast Cancer
Clinical data reveals new link between body weight and breast cancer survival Medical researchers at Flinders University have established a new link between high body mass index (BMI) and breast […]
Breast Ultrasounds: Why, How & When They’re Done
With breast cancer recently taking the lead as the #1 most diagnosed cancer among women worldwide, lesser known tests like breast ultrasounds are getting more attention. But what is a […]
Female Breast Cancer Surpasses Lung as the Most Commonly Diagnosed Cancer Worldwide
Cancer ranks as a leading cause of death in every country in the world, and, for the first time, female breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer, overtaking lung […]
Mammogram Facts & Frequently Asked Questions
If you are over the age of 40, have a high risk of breast cancer, or have pain or a lump in your breast, getting a mammogram is often the […]