Breast Cancer
The latest breast cancer news, advice, and information, including treatment, genetics, symptoms, advanced stages, and real-life inspiring stories about people living with breast cancer.
Bridging the Gap: Metastatic Breast Cancer
"Dr. Hahn's bedside manner is what helps me stay as positive as I am."
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Metastatic Breast Cancer: The Advice I Needed Most
Here is what patients who have been living with MBC—for three, six, even 23 years—want other patients and their loved ones to know.
7 Sneaky Breast Cancer Symptoms That Are Easy to Miss
Something funky going on with your breast? Our guide to surprising breast-cancer symptoms shows you what to look for and what to do next.
Health Problems in Breast Cancer Survivors
You should feel great about making it through your breast cancer treatments, but as a survivor you'll also have to stay on guard for these other conditions.
10 Things Oncologists Wish You Knew About Breast Cancer
Check out these 10 practical steps and oncologist insights to put most of your fears about dying from breast cancer to rest.
Tips for Metastatic Breast Cancer Support
Looking for treatment information, emotional support, or other help with metastatic breast cancer? Here's how to find it.
Warning Signs of Metastatic Breast Cancer
Advanced breast cancer tends to spread to the bones, the liver, the lungs, or the brain. Can you recognize the different symptoms of metastasis for each organ?
You Have Metastatic Breast Cancer: Now What?
For starters, know that you are not alone. We have expert advice that will help you navigate the months ahead.
The Breast Cancer Risk Women May Not Know About
While it’s well established that alcohol can up your chances of getting breast cancer, many people are still in the dark. Get the facts here.
10 Breast Cancer Myths You Need to Stop Believing
Knowledge is power—unless you’re falling for these common misconceptions.
8 Things Guys Don't Know About Male Breast Cancer
It's a potent killer—one you shouldn't dismiss just because you're a dude.
Meet the Experts
PJ Hamel
Patient ExpertPJ Hamel is senior digital content editor and food writer at King Arthur Flour, and a James Beard award-winning author. A 16-year breast cancer survivor, her passion is helping women through this devastating disease.
Bethany Kandel
Health WriterBethany Kandel is a New York-based journalist, health writer, and author. She is also a breast cancer survivor.
Phyllis Johnson
Patient ExpertPhyllis Johnson is an inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) survivor diagnosed in 1998, and has written about cancer for HealthCentral since 2007.