Breast cancer survivor’s mindset and trust in doctors got her through treatment
Kristy Mouton started getting annual mammograms at age 26 due to a family history of breast cancer. Her results had always been normal. But she knew something was wrong when she was asked to come to her doctor’s office after a mammogram in 2015.
“I remember my gynecologist talking to me, but the only thing I heard was, ‘You have breast cancer,’” says Kristy, who was 46 at the time of her diagnosis. She had no symptoms.
Kristy...

6 breast cancer myths you shouldn’t believe
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Mammogram vs. breast ultrasound: What’s the difference?
Regular breast cancer screenings can detect breast cancer early when it’s easier to treat. While mammograms are considered the gold standard...
MD Anderson helps survivor through three cancer diagnoses
Diane White had bronchitis off and on for most of her adult life. But one case in late 2019 was hard to shake.
So, she saw her family doctor in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and had an X-ray. The doctor thought it was pneumonia. But after several scans and a biopsy, Diane learned she had non-small cell lung cancer.
Choosing MD Anderson for lung cancer treatmentDiane was 68 at the time of her lung cancer diagnosis. It was stage...

Mastectomy recovery: What to expect after breast removal surgery
Mastectomy is the scientific term for the surgical removal of the breast. It is frequently used to treat and prevent breast cancer. It can...
6 things to know about scar massage
Scar massage is used to improve the appearance and/or long-term healing prospects of scar tissue after cancer treatment.
This...
Young adult breast cancer survivor: Why I joined a clinical trial at MD Anderson
When I was diagnosed with stage III triple-negative breast cancer in May 2023, I was pretty scared. I had just turned 32, and I didn’t know...
Diagnosed with cancer while pregnant? Here’s what to expect
Discovering you’re pregnant can be one of the most joyous experiences of your life. But what happens if you also receive a cancer diagnosis...
Is soy safe for patients with breast cancer?
Soybeans are nutritious and versatile. They are used to make products ranging from tofu to soy milk, and contain protein, fiber, potassium...
What to know after learning you have a BRCA mutation
Finding out you are at an increased risk for cancer can feel especially personal – not to mention urgent – when it's due to genetics like...