Healthy Habits Body Image and Breast Cancer Concerns about physical appearance can be a major obstacle during cancer recovery. by Cameron Walker Healing Through Art The Breast Cancer Art Project encourages breast cancer patients and survivors to produce—and share—art about their cancer experiences. by Ashley P. Taylor Making Decisions About Breast Surgery Patients who opt for breast reconstruction after mastectomy tend to overestimate how happy they will be with the results, while those who do not get reconstruction tend to underestimate their future satisfaction. by Cici Zhang Is 3-D Mammography Better? A study enrolling patients compares a newer form of digital mammography to conventional 2-D digital mammography. by Marci A. Landsmann Forward Look Treatment Before Surgery Neoadjuvant therapy may be an option. by Dara Chadwick Advocacy In Action Fearless Friends Lori Marx-Rubiner and AnneMarie Ciccarella met on social media and grew close through their cancer research advocacy. by Sue Rochman Forward Look Breast Density Matters Breast cancer risk factor may be overlooked. by Kendall K. Morgan Forward Look Longer Treatment May Benefit Some Breast Cancer Patients Ten years of hormone therapy studied. by Sue Rochman Forward Look No Link Found Between IVF and Breast Cancer Risk Study findings will reassure many families. by Cameron Walker Screening Gets Personal Conflicting and changing cancer screening guidelines have led to uncertainty and controversy. Can screening recommendations tailored for groups or individuals enhance benefits and reduce harms? by Kate Yandell next Cancer Talk August 17: The Week in Cancer News Researchers suggest reclassification of low-risk cancers, and an immunotherapy drug is approved for small cell lung cancer. by Kate Yandell August 10: The Week in Cancer News Organizations work to broaden eligibility for cancer clinical trials, and an article explores the limitations of personalized mouse models. by Kate Yandell Being Candid About Cancer As a father with an aggressive brain cancer, I’ve opted against elaborate metaphors and in favor of candid speech when talking about cancer with my children. by Adam Hayden Sowing Seeds of Health A program helps cancer survivors start gardens as a way to increase their vegetable consumption and physical activity. by Ashley P. Taylor More Posts