Breast Cancer

Inspirational stories of breast cancer survival and news on breast cancer treatment and prevention.

Woman Finds Breast Cancer at 100, Is Cancer-Free at 101. Her Simple Tips for a Long Life

Layne Horwich lives independently, found the lump herself and surprised doctors with her treatment choice. What older women should know about breast cancer risk.
Layne Horwich , Dr. Pesce
Layne Horwich , Dr. Pesce

'I Was At War With My Body.' Mom Runs Big 6 Marathons to Take Power Back From Cancer

When genetic testing found a BRCA gene mutation, Kristina Coccoluto, 38, underwent surgery to lower her cancer risk. Running gave her the strength to thrive.
Kristina Coccoluto
Kristina Coccoluto

A Timeline of ‘Bachelorette’ star Katie Thurston's Breast Cancer Diagnosis at 34

“Went to the doc thinking it was going to be nothing. I was wrong,” Thurston said on her Instagram story.
Katie Thurston attends the 2024 Reality TV Stars Of The Year at The Highlight Room on October 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
Katie Thurston attends the 2024 Reality TV Stars Of The Year at The Highlight Room on October 10, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.

Tina Knowles reveals previous breast cancer diagnosis and recalls Beyoncé's reaction

Knowles wrote about her experience of being diagnosed and receiving treatment in her new book, “Matriarch: A Memoir."
Tina Knowles, Beyonce
Tina Knowles, Beyonce

Can GLP-1 weight loss drugs help treat lymphedema? Doctor sees 'incredible' potential

GLP-1 drugs are blockbuster medications for weight loss and Type 2 diabetes. Now doctors are trying them for lymphedema, swelling that can be caused by cancer treatment.
Antonette Beccarelli
Antonette Beccarelli

Katie Thurston confirms her breast cancer is Stage 4

The former “Bachelorette” said she feels “very optimistic on my outcome.”
Stephen Lovegrove's First Noelle Ball 2022
Stephen Lovegrove's First Noelle Ball 2022

A fan with Stage 4 cancer asked Ben Stiller to meet the 'Severance' cast. Here's how he responded

Emily Powell-Heaton was eating dinner with a friend when she got a message from Ben Stiller. She tells TODAY.com that her phone then “exploded.”
Emily Powell-Heaton with her husband / Photo of Ben Stiller.
Emily Powell-Heaton with her husband / Photo of Ben Stiller.

Wanda Sykes wants women to pay 'attention to breasts' in Super Bowl ad

The Super Bowl ad encourages people to be diligent about regular mammograms to help more women receive early breast cancer diagnoses.
Wanda Sykes
Wanda Sykes