Breast cancer is most common in older women. But it's also one of the most common cancers in women under 40. And younger women with breast cancer face unique challenges. Younger adults with cancer often feel like their life plan is being irrevocably alte...

We typically think of breast cancer as a woman’s disease. But although it happens rarely, men can get breast cancer too — and they may not be aware of their risk.“Men certainly can develop breast cancer, although at a lesser rate than women,” says Fox Chase...

You’ve likely heard about possible COVID-19 vaccine side effects like short-term arm pain or fatigue. But the shot can also cause short-term swelling of the lymph nodes, which could trigger concerns about the results of a mammogram.“Lymph nodes are small, b...

Every October, you likely see a wealth of information about breast cancer. And that is a good thing. Awareness surrounding breast cancer is incredibly important as early detection, often through screening, can catch the disease when it is most treatable. ...

More than two decades ago, researchers identified harmful mutations in two genes—BRCA1 and BRCA2—that increased the risk of breast, ovarian, and other cancers. That landmark discovery led to a screening test for the mutations and helped many individuals&nbs...

Cancer that has spread to nearby lymph nodes is often more advanced and may need different therapies. A sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) can help an oncology team accurately determine the stage of the cancer so that they can offer the best possible treatme...