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Breast Cancer Blog Articles, News, Stories, and More!
Decoding the PAM Pathway: What Your Biomarkers Mean
What the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway means for breast cancer treatment — and the questions worth bringing to your next appointment.
Surviving Breast Cancer
4 days ago9 min read
When Personalized Medicine Becomes Less Personal
The goal is to understand the biology of the tumor well enough to recommend the treatment that is most appropriate for that person.
Laura Carfang, Ed.D.
Jul 134 min read
Cold Capping for Breast Cancer Treatment: Benefits, Risks, and Results
Cold capping technology helps patients preserve their hair and maintain privacy during their treatment and recovery process. Understanding how it works, what to expect, and the potential results can help you decide if it fits into your care plan.
Surviving Breast Cancer
Apr 14 min read
Understanding Breast Cancer in Young Adults: A Journey of Hope and Resilience
A breast cancer diagnosis at 28, 33, or 40 reshapes everything. Let's examine what researchers are discovering about breast cancer in young adults and why it matters.
Surviving Breast Cancer
Mar 174 min read
When Waiting for Test Results Breaks Your Trust in Good News
Defensive pessimism is when someone anticipates a high-stakes outcome — like cancer test results — and mentally assumes the worst on purpose. This is not because people want bad news. But because certainty, even painful certainty, can feel safer than hope.
Surviving Breast Cancer
Feb 134 min read
The Transformative Power of Art Therapy in Cancer Survivorship
Art therapy unlocks an individual’s innate healing potential, allowing them not only to cope, but to truly thrive. Research shows that supporting cancer recovery also means supporting creativity—in all its beautiful and restorative forms.
Surviving Breast Cancer
Jan 203 min read
SurvivingBreastCancer.org Receives Gilead Foundation Grant to Advance Metastatic Breast Cancer Support
SurvivingBreastCancer.org was named among the recipients of new grants from the Gilead Foundation.
Surviving Breast Cancer
Jan 93 min read
SABCS 2025: Why We Attended What We Attended — And What the Science Is Saying
SABCS is one of the most influential global meetings in breast cancer research. But for those of us living with breast cancer, the question isn’t just what’s new?—it’s what does this mean for patients right now and in the future?
Laura Carfang, Ed.D.
Dec 14, 20255 min read
7 Ways to Prioritize Your Health After Breast Cancer Treatment
You’ve reached a major milestone by completing cancer treatment. Here are seven steps to prioritize your health as a cancer survivor.
Surviving Breast Cancer
Nov 7, 20253 min read
Breast Cancer Support For DAF Day (October 9)
For SurvivingBreastCancer.org, DAF day provides invaluable support for our programs aimed at helping those diagnosed with breast cancer and their loved ones.
Surviving Breast Cancer
Oct 3, 20254 min read
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