Cancer Connections

Published on: November 18, 2025

During a routine mammogram, doctors found something unusual in Patty Schone’s left breast. But the real danger was actually hiding in her right breast. Patty was diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) in her left breast and was scheduled for a mastectomy. But her surgeon ordered a bilateral MRI prior to surgery as a follow-up test because Patty has dense breast tissue. The MRI revealed something more serious: invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) in her right breast. It was stage 1B and had already spread to a lymph node.

Published on: November 4, 2025

ACS highlights the groundbreaking work of Dr. Steven Katz, MD, MPH, professor of health management and policy at the University of Michigan. Dr. Katz is an ACS grantee. His research has focused on expanding access to genetic counseling and testing for breast cancer patients and their families.

Published on: October 23, 2025

Marlen Capote Camacho’s life changed after she fell and broke her shoulder, which caused her to miss a regular mammogram. At 55, the hospice nurse had to recover from her injury and face a cancer diagnosis that tested her strength and hope.

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 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: August 28, 2025

Former professional ballerina Anna Wassman-Cox was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, a common type of breast cancer. She survived and went on to start the Onco-Ballet Foundation.

Published on: June 16, 2025

Carol Johnson-Cromer, a three-time breast cancer survivor, is a force of nature, radiating energy, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to lifting up others. She was first diagnosed in 2000 at age 38 and faced breast cancer again in 2019 and 2023.