If your health care provider spots something new or unusual on your breast imaging test, there’s a good chance they’ll recommend a breast biopsy. It’s completely normal to feel nervous or anxious about this procedure. But knowing more about biopsies, how...

Finding a lump in your breast can be frightening. For most women, discovering an unusual growth or mass immediately brings worries of breast cancer. But here’s the first thing you should know about breast lumps: They aren’t unusual. “Palpable lumps, or l...

With so many options of where to go for breast care, it can be difficult to decide which medical center is right for you. NAPBC accreditation is one factor patients can use to help inform their decision. The National Accreditation Program for Breast Cent...

When it comes to cancer care, looking at a patient’s case from different perspectives is an essential part of deciding the best treatment approach. That’s why tumor boards are so crucial. These meetings provide a huge benefit to patients, though it’s a proc...

What if you could get high-quality radiation therapy for your cancer delivered in weeks shorter than the usual treatment regimen? You’d likely consider the quicker option—especially when you learn it is not only faster but also safe and effective, with f...

One possible complication of certain types of cancer treatment is lymphedema, a persistent buildup of fluid that often causes swelling, usually in an arm or a leg. It often occurs in women and men with breast cancer who have had lymph nodes removed as part ...