In last February’s blog, we looked at how menopause relates to heart health and how menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), also known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), can protect against heart disease risk…
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For many patients, radiation therapy is an essential part of breast cancer treatment. Yet months or even years after finishing radiation, up to 16% of patients can develop late side effects that…
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When we talk about breast cancer, pregnancy is rarely part of the conversation. We tend to think of breast cancer as a disease of older age, not something that happens to young…
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This October, don’t just wear pink—take action. Support MiraKind’s annual run/walk fundraiser to advance groundbreaking genetic research that’s changing how we understand, prevent, and treat cancer. Team MiraKind Is On the Move!…
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Deciding what to do after a diagnosis of localized prostate cancer can be difficult. For some slow-growing cancers, active surveillance—closely monitoring the cancer without immediate treatment—may be a safe and effective option….
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Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers in men, but most cases do not need immediate treatment. Some grow so slowly they may never cause symptoms or affect long-term health….
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A new clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine may change how some breast cancer patients are treated with radiation after chemotherapy and surgery. We spoke with Dr. Terry…
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Your immune system protects you from threats like viruses, bacteria, and even cancer. However, some cancer cells have developed clever ways to avoid detection. They disguise themselves to look like normal cells,…
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We recently attended the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting—one of the world’s largest gatherings dedicated to advancing cancer care. This year’s event showcased a wave of innovation aimed…
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How can inherited genetic differences help predict who’s more likely to benefit from cancer treatment—or experience severe side effects? That question is at the heart of two new studies we recently shared…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re taking this opportunity to focus on the connection between cancer and mental health. When most people hear the word “cancer,” they think of treatments,…
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Cancer treatment often involves multiple options based on general data about how most patients will respond to therapy. However, this approach may not be effective for everyone, as treatment responses and side…
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Did you know that 80% of people affected by autoimmune diseases are women? This stark gender difference raises an important question: why are women more likely to develop autoimmune diseases than men?…
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Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the United States. While it can affect women at any age, it increases after menopause. In part, this is due to…
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Radiation therapy is a successful treatment against many types of cancer. Unfortunately, some survivors will experience radiation toxicity from the treatment, with the most problematic side effects manifesting years later and potentially…
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