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Soy and Cancer Risk: Our Expert’s Advice
Published on: March 21, 2025
Learn why eating soy foods such as tofu may lower the risk of some cancers, but taking soy supplements might be risky.
From Coach to Crusader, Teacher Becomes Advocate Following Cancer Journey
Published on: January 16, 2025
High school teacher Juan Namnun becomes national advocate and leverages his coaching skills following his own cancer journey.
Top Exercises That Improve Quality of Life for People with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Published on: October 25, 2024
Exercise can improve quality of life and reduce fatigue for those with metastatic breast cancer. Learn more about how physical activity can help.
3 Diet Changes That Can Help Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk
Published on: October 18, 2024
Discover 3 diet changes that can help lower your breast cancer risk. Learn how simple tweaks in your nutrition can contribute to cancer prevention.
Breast Implant Recall: What You Need to Know
Published on: July 29, 2024
A breast implant recall was issued by the FDA in 2019 for certain implants linked to a rare type of lymphoma. Find out more about the recalled implants.
Targeted Drug Trastuzumab Deruxtecan Slows Growth of Metastatic Breast Cancer
Published on: July 26, 2024
A study of the HER2-targeted therapy drug trastuzumab deruxtecan (Enhertu) shows it can stop metastatic breast cancer growth for longer than chemotherapy.
Personalized Treatment Leads to Less Nerve Damage for Black Women with Breast Cancer
Published on: June 13, 2024
For Black women with breast cancer, the chemotherapy drug docetaxel causes less nerve damage than the chemotherapy drug paclitaxel.
Five Ways to Help Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk
Published on: June 28, 2023
Although there is no sure way to prevent breast cancer, there are several things you can do that may lower your likelihood of getting it.
