A new study suggests that many women with early-stage breast cancer may not need radiation after a mastectomy, thanks to advances in modern cancer treatment. Photo by Adobe Stock/HealthDay News A new ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Katie Kaye My mum was so young when I lost her to breast cancer. She was only 35. I was eight and my sister Charlotte was nine.

In the U.S., one in eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime, and about half of them will have mastectomies. Many ...

Committed club runner Jenny Baker was in the form of her life in 2015, smashing PBs at every distance. But while feeling fitter than ever, the then 50-year-old noticed that the top of her right breast ...

Learning to love your body after a mastectomy represents a deeply personal and emotional journey. For many, the surgery symbolizes survival and strength, but it also brings physical and emotional ...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and CURE is here to address some of the most common questions patients have after a breast cancer diagnosis. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time ...

Skin-sparing mastectomy leaves skin for potential reconstruction, but the author chose not to pursue it, embracing natural asymmetry instead. Clear communication with surgeons and thorough pre-surgery ...

Women who undergo a mastectomy for breast cancer may be at higher risk of developing emotional and physical problems after treatment compared with women who undergo procedures that preserve breast ...

Two breast cancer survivors from very different walks of life are sharing their deeply personal journeys of surviving mastectomies and the long, emotional road toward healing. Their stories highlight ...