Breast Cancer

How My Sex Life Changed After My Breast Cancer Diagnosis

03/08/2024

How My Sex Life Changed After My Breast Cancer Diagnosis

On Dec. 2, 2015, Erin Burnett was two days out from her wedding and existing in the buzzy state of bliss that's reserved for people who are very much in love.

I Was Diagnosed With Metastatic Breast Cancer While 20 Weeks Pregnant

03/07/2024

I Was Diagnosed With Metastatic Breast Cancer While 20 Weeks Pregnant

I was in a hotel room in Reno when I found my first lump.

What's Causing Pain Under Your Left Breast?

03/07/2024

What's Causing Pain Under Your Left Breast?

When it comes to your boobs, you may or may not give them much thought.

Breast Cancer's Emotional Effects Linger Post-Treatment. Therapy Can Help.

03/06/2024

Breast Cancer's Emotional Effects Linger Post-Treatment. Therapy Can Help.

Meghan Lamb received her breast cancer diagnosis during the week of her 29th birthday.

The 5 Best Exercises to Do After a Mastectomy, According to Oncology PTs

02/20/2024

The 5 Best Exercises to Do After a Mastectomy, According to Oncology PTs

Recovering from a mastectomy is no easy feat.

Why I'm Not in Any Rush to Get Breast Cancer Tattoos

02/08/2024

Why I'm Not in Any Rush to Get Breast Cancer Tattoos

At 22 years old, Faith Barber struggled with body image like any other young adult.

I Froze My Eggs After Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer — and It Was Awful

01/10/2024

I Froze My Eggs After Being Diagnosed With Breast Cancer — and It Was Awful

In July 2022, at age 32, I found a lump in my right breast.

For Breast Cancer Patients, the Scanxiety Is Real

11/02/2023

For Breast Cancer Patients, the Scanxiety Is Real

When Ali Heitz arrived at the hospital for her check-up scan, exactly one year post-breast cancer diagnosis, she thought she was prepared.

My Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inspired Me to Get Outside Even on Bad Days

10/31/2023

My Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis Inspired Me to Get Outside Even on Bad Days

In August 2016, when I was 35 years old, I was diagnosed with primary breast cancer.

This Latina Is Empowering Others by Telling Her Breast Cancer Reconstruction Story

10/31/2023

This Latina Is Empowering Others by Telling Her Breast Cancer Reconstruction Story

When Bianca Muñiz noticed an unusual lump in her breast, she had a feeling it was cancer.

After 5 Failed Breast Reconstructions, Getting a Tattoo Over My Scars Helped Me Heal

10/27/2023

After 5 Failed Breast Reconstructions, Getting a Tattoo Over My Scars Helped Me Heal

Erin Burnett, 36, got her mastectomy-scar tattoo more than three years after being diagnosed with stage II, triple-positive, invasive ductal carcinoma at 28.

4 Loved Ones Share How Best to Support Someone With Metastatic Breast Cancer

10/20/2023

4 Loved Ones Share How Best to Support Someone With Metastatic Breast Cancer

Growing up, cancer was as much a part of Jessica Baladad's life as "Space Jam" or monkey bars were for other kids.