Every year, Team MiraKind comes together for one special event that helps fuel our mission beyond the generosity of our regular donors. This year, that event was the ASICS Falmouth Road Race,…
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This August, Team MiraKind will line up at the start of the ASICS Falmouth Road Race. The seven-mile course winds along the Cape Cod coast, past the Nobska Lighthouse, alongside packed sidewalks,…
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Cancer treatment has never been more effective, meaning more people are surviving cancer and living longer. However, effectiveness is only one part of the story. Two patients can receive the same treatment…
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When patients are diagnosed with cancer, treatment decisions often have to be made quickly. But many of the newest diagnostic tests that could help guide those decisions are still years away from…
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This month is Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) Awareness Month. There have been many developments in HNSCC, including a better understanding of its causes, as well as advances in efforts…
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Most people think of BRCA genes as a women’s health issue, linked to breast and ovarian cancer. But they affect men too, as men are just as likely to have BRCA mutations….
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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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