Why is breast cancer so common?
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with breast cancer, you’re not alone. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the U.S. And diagnoses are on the rise, according to the American Cancer Society.
But why is breast cancer so common? And why are we seeing more cases? Here, I’ll explain why so many people are diagnosed with breast cancer....
What to expect during a clinical breast exam
While mammograms are the gold standard breast imaging for breast cancer screening, they are performed along with a clinical breast exam. In...
5-time cancer survivor: Dual diagnoses led me to MD Anderson
The first time I had cancer, I was in my late 20s. What I thought was a persistent zit on my nose turned out to be basal cell carcinoma. I...
What to expect at your first mammogram
You may feel nervous about getting your first screening mammogram. After all, it’s your first one, so you don’t know exactly what to expect. Even women who’ve had mammograms in the past may still have some anxiety before the exam.
A mammogram is an important part of breast cancer screening and is the best way to find breast cancer early, when it’s easier to treat. We spoke with Miral Patel, M.D., clinical medical director of Breast...
What are multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests, and should you get one?
Multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests offer the potential to detect a range of cancers through a simple blood test.
MCED...
Stage III cervical cancer survivor: Why I no longer skip my well-woman exams
When I was diagnosed with stage III cervical cancer this past spring, it came as a shock. I hadn’t been feeling well for several months, but...
HPV vaccine: What age is too late?
Nearly 80% of men and women get the human papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in their lives, mainly through intimate skin-to-skin contact....
Prostate cancer survivor grateful for precise treatment during proton therapy
With a family history of prostate cancer, Jody Fuller knows the importance of annual prostate cancer screenings. So, at age 45, when his results...
Food allergies vs. cancer symptoms: How can you tell the difference?
Diarrhea, itching and rashes can all be signs of a food allergy. They could also be symptoms of some cancers, including colorectal cancer,...
From patient to student: How this breast cancer survivor hopes to encourage others
Fifteen years ago, Paula Jones was diagnosed with stage IIIC triple-negative breast cancer. She was treated at MD Anderson and describes the...