Genetic Testing and Genomic Testing: What’s the Difference?
Genetic testing and genomic testing refer to the gathering of two different types of important information about the biology of a person’s cancer.
Review of “Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History” by Florence Williams
In “Breasts: A Natural and Unnatural History,” Florence Williams shows how our breasts are primed to respond to signals from our environment, and thus vulnerable to the development of cancer in the world we live in now.
Finding Great Support After a Cancer Diagnosis
Dealing with a cancer diagnosis can become much more manageable when we’re not afraid to reach out for support.
Top Cancer Research Stories: Early Summer 2014
Top cancer research stories for early summer 2014 include new uses for existing cancer drugs and a major study on breast cancer risk and environmental toxins.
Why Do New Cancer Drugs Cost So Much?
The newer cancer medications are often extremely highly priced, and covering the costs of care is an increasing problem for cancer patients.
Cancer and Life Lessons
As a result of the experiences I’ve had in life so far, which unfortunately have included two episodes with cancer, there were a number of very important life lessons that I probably learned sooner than I otherwise would have.
Advocating for Innovative Approaches to Ending Breast Cancer
Advocates met with representatives in Congress to ask for their support on important initiatives in the fight against breast cancer.
Top Cancer Research Stories: Spring 2014
Top cancer research stories for Spring 2014 include new guidelines on survivorship care and clinical trial findings for an experimental drug to treat hormone receptor-positive breast cancer.
Recent Breast Cancer Screening Studies: What Are the Take-Home Messages?
A major study on breast cancer screening was published recently in the journal of the American Medical Association.
The I-SPY 2 Breast Cancer Trial: How Clinical Trials May Be Changing
In “adaptive” clinical trial design, the goal is to identify as rapidly as possible new drug therapies that show a likelihood of being successful in specific patient populations.
Top Cancer Research Stories: Winter 2014
Top cancer research stories for Winter 2014 include studies on mammography, risk reduction for carriers of BRCA gene mutations and radiation therapy for early stage breast cancer.
After 20 Years 