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Breast CancerFacts & Figures 2019: US Cancer Death Rate has Dropped 27% in 25 Years
The death rate from cancer in the US has declined steadily over the past 25 years, according to annual statistics reporting from the American Cancer Society.
Year in Review: Cancer Research Insights from 2018
Read highlights about American Cancer Society research from 2018.
3-Time Cancer Survivor Finds Comfort at Hope Lodge
Cervical and breast cancer survivor Christine E. Sprecher needed treatment for a long-term side effect but had no place to stay until she found the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge program.
New Drug Reduces Recurrence Risk for Some Women With Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Research presented at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium may result in a new standard of care for some people with HER2 positive, early stage breast cancer.
Study Supports Immunotherapy for Treating Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
A study by an international group of researchers has found for the first time that a combination of immunotherapy and chemotherapy can extend lives of women with triple-negative breast cancer.
Study: New Genes Linked With Triple Negative Breast Cancer
We've known that mutations in the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are linked with an increased risk for breast cancer. Now we know about 5 other genes associated with a high risk for triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) thanks to a study by former American Cancer Society grant recipient, Fergus J. Couch, PhD. Knowing these genes can help doctors improve the screening process for women who have a personal or family history of breast or ovarian cancer. Identifying them also allows new treatments for TNBC to be tested.
Get Moving to Help Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer
Engaging in regular exercise is good for you for many reasons, and one of them is to lower your risk of getting breast cancer.
Five Ways to Reduce Your Breast Cancer Risk
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.