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Breast Cancer

Inspirational stories of breast cancer survival and news on breast cancer treatment and prevention.

Wanda Sykes wants women to pay 'attention to breasts' in Super Bowl ad

The Super Bowl ad encourages people to be diligent about regular mammograms to help more women receive early breast cancer diagnoses.
Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes

8 pictures to help you determine if a breast lump is cause for concern

There can be a wide range of early signs of breast cancer, including lumps and bumps.

5 celebrities who revealed health challenges in 2024

From cancer to stroke, these stars shared their first symptoms and the health screenings that alerted their doctors.
Jenna Fischer, James Van Der Beek, and Jamie Foxx.
Jenna Fischer, James Van Der Beek, and Jamie Foxx.

Why Kathy Bates decided not to have reconstruction surgery after double mastectomy

"At the age I was, I thought, you know, I really don’t wanna go through that," Bates shared. 
Kathy Bates
Kathy Bates

Breast cancer that comes back is especially deadly. A new trial seeks to prevent it

When breast cancer patients are done with treatment, they may wonder about the disease coming back. In many cases, doctors don't know if it will happen — until it does.
Jamie LaScala breast cancer
Jamie LaScala breast cancer

Mom diagnosed with breast cancer at 37 recalls the subtle nipple change that was the 1st sign

Emily Bond, then 37, noticed a slight difference in her nipple and visited her doctor. She later learned had Stage 2 breast cancer and the BRCA2 mutation.

Vanessa Rissetto's chest was always itchy. It was the first sign of breast cancer

The dietitian — and frequent on-air expert on TODAY — is now cancer-free.
Vanessa Rissetto
Vanessa Rissetto

EXCLUSIVE: Jenna Fischer recalls moment she learned about her breast cancer diagnosis

“The Office” star revealed in early October that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent chemotherapy.
Jenna Fischer
Jenna Fischer

EXCLUSIVE: Jenna Fischer opens up about new short hair and not shaving head during chemo

"The Office" star spoke about why she didn't have "a big shave-your-head moment" during treatment for breast cancer.
Jenna Fischer
Jenna Fischer

MTV's Ananda Lewis has Stage 4 breast cancer: ‘A little angry at myself' for refusing surgery

Originally diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in 2019, Ananda Lewis refused the double mastectomy recommended by doctors. The cancer progressed, and she's no longer a candidate for sugery.
Ananda Lewis
Ananda Lewis