Cancer Connections
Cancer News, Stories, and Conversations
Our team of experts brings you cancer-related news, features, and survivor stories.
Published on: October 21, 2025
At 35 years old, Charlotte de Brabandt moved from Switzerland to Boston, Massachusetts. She was excited for a new adventure and an opportunity to grow in her career. But after just three months in Boston, she received news that changed her life. She was diagnosed with stage III triple-negative inflammatory breast cancer, a very rare, aggressive type that requires an aggressive treatment plan.
Published on: October 17, 2025
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which was co-created by the American Cancer Society in 1985. It began as a week-long campaign to educate women about screening and routine mammograms. Today, 40 years later, Breast Cancer Awareness Month has grown into a nationwide movement that continues to bring awareness to the disease.
Published on: October 16, 2025
Nicotine pouches contain nicotine, which is highly addictive, and may include other harmful chemicals. Learn about the health risks of nicotine pouches.
Published on: October 14, 2025
Laura Renegar is no stranger to the impact cancer can have on a family. Her mother was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 1985, and sadly, her mother passed away from the disease. Then in 2011, just days after having a routine screening mammogram, Laura was devastated to find a lump in her own breast. She was 46 years old.
Published on: October 9, 2025
Liver conditions such as MASLD and MASH can increase a person’s risk of liver cancer. Find out more about causes, symptoms, and reducing your risk.
Published on: September 26, 2025
You can help parents who have a child with cancer in many ways, but take your cues from the family. Find out what assistance can be most helpful.
Published on: September 24, 2025
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) can cause health issues that include an increased risk of endometrial cancer. Learn more about PCOS and cancer risk.
Published on: September 23, 2025
When nine-year-old Stevie Raposo discovered a lump on his tongue, his family was thrust into a world of scans, surgery, and uncertainty following a cancer diagnosis. Now, Stevie and his family have turned their experience into advocacy, supporting others through Relay For Life and raising awareness for childhood cancer.
