Breast Cancer Awareness

Breast cancer affects men, as well, and with higher mortality rates

Breast cancer awareness is abundant, as it well should be, but what we don't talk about often enough is breast cancer in men.

What is metastatic breast cancer?

What are the stages of breast cancer?

The specifics of each stage of breast cancer.

Cancer survivors tell all: ‘I woke up from surgery missing a third of my right breast’

For someone who has never had to experience or endure breast cancer, it might be understandable that there are questions involved. Does a diagnosis typically come as a surprise, or do people often suspect that something feels not quite right?

The story behind the breast cancer pink ribbon

By now, it's safe to assume most people know: You see a pink ribbon and you immediately think of breast cancer awareness.

‘The power of women’: Janine Stanwood on marking Breast Cancer Awareness with Artfull Angels

From my very own breast surgeon to authors, non-profit heads, advocates, and artists, there are so many here in South Florida who are helping save lives year-round.

Mother and daughter battling breast cancer surprised with $50K on ‘The View’

A touching surprise took place Wednesday on “The View” for a South Florida mother-daughter duo battling breast cancer at the same time.

South Florida cyclist group ‘Break the Cycle’ rides for a cause

A handful of Miami-area residents started cycling during the pandemic to get healthy. But as the group grew, members started envisioning a mission.

Breast cancer survivor creates fundraising effort

Breast cancer survivor and local bartender Sonja Sax, along with a coworker, is donating all of her tips Thursday at Zucharello’s Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

More cancers being treated without chemotherapy

For decades, a diagnosis of cancer has meant treatment with chemotherapy, which can bring with it a host of challenging side effects. But in recent years, more patients are being spared chemo in favor of less toxic options.

Celebrate the person in your life who’s battled breast cancer: We want to hear your tributes

These days, it’s pretty rare not to know someone who has struggled with cancer, especially breast cancer.

Technology improves surgical outcomes for breast cancer patients

An advancement in technology is leading to better surgical outcomes for breast cancer patients as well as less discomfort on the day of surgery.

‘I have faith,’ Gov. Ron DeSantis says following wife’s breast cancer diagnosis

Gov. Ron DeSantis praised his wife, First Lady Casey DeSantis, during an appearance in St. Pete Beach Tuesday, calling her a “very, very strong woman” as she battles breast cancer.

Lesser known gene mutation affects breast cancer risk

In the ever-expanding world of genetic testing, health experts are finding an abnormal gene mutation that increases the risk of breast, and other cancers, more than previously thought.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

From a booming ninja warrior gym to a cancer diagnosis, after a hunch something wasn’t right: One woman’s story

Mom uses breast pump during Ironman 70.3

Why are breast self-exams so important?

Breast cancer survivors tell all: ‘Don’t let anyone say you’re too young, because it can happen to anyone’

5 myths about breast cancer

Breast cancer survivors tell all: ‘If you feel something and it doesn’t show on the mammogram, keep pointing it out’

Nursery rhyme recast as reminder of breast exam importance

How does age play a role in breast cancer risk?