Breast Cancer Research Foundation

At 40 years old, she faced a life-altering decision Angela Hernandez had experienced her share of breast health “hiccups” since she was 27 due to a history of fibrocystic breasts, a condition that causes breast tissue to feel bumpy or “rope-like” in texture. So, despite being 40 years old—the age at which many women receive their first mammogram—she didn’t think too much of the lump she found while showering. “I figured it was just another one of those things,” she says.

A dietitian explains if it’s safe to eat soy after a breast cancer diagnosis, what the science has found so far, and more. Scientifically reviewed by Priya Malhotra, PhD For years, researchers have looked into how diet impacts breast cancer risks and outcomes. Soy and breast cancer, specifically, has been the topic of conversation and research studies.

For 10 years, kids, families, businesses, and communities across the country have been turning pink lemonade into hope. When Kim Rhodes received a stage two breast cancer diagnosis in 2015, her daughter, Brynne, knew she wanted to do something to make a positive impact. One year later, at just 7 years old, Brynne raised $100 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) in honor of her mom through her first pink lemonade stand.

Key Takeaways Understanding breast anatomy can help you recognize normal changes and communicate with your healthcare provider. Breast tissue naturally changes throughout life due to puberty, pregnancy, breastfeeding, aging, and menopause. Knowing where breast cancers develop and how they can spread highlights why breast anatomy is so important to research, screening, and treatment. Everyone’s breasts are unique, but they are all made of the same basic components.

Fly View Productions/iStock There’s a lot to consider about your health while undergoing treatment for breast cancer. But while fertility and hair preservation tends to get the most attention, bone health can also be impacted by breast cancer treatments. Breast cancer itself doesn’t usually reduce bone density, which is a term used to describe the amount of minerals contained in a certain volume of bone. Low bone density is linked to a higher risk of developing osteoporosis.

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The medication was approved in combination with hormone therapy, with or without a CDK4/6 inhibitor. Key Takeaways The FDA has approved gedatolisib for certain people with HR-positive/HER2-negative breast cancer. Patients taking gedatolisib must also be on a specific hormone therapy and may also receive a CDK4/6 inhibitor. Progression-free survival with the combination of all three medications was more than 9 months, compared to 2 months for hormone therapy alone.

Key Takeaways Elizabeth Hurley reflects on 30 years of supporting breast cancer research. The star emceed the annual Hot Pink Party for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. “Still one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer, and we still have a long way to go,” she said.

At 45 years old, Jessica Conwell received a life-changing diagnosis that led her husband, Matt, to take action. Jessica Conwell met her husband, Matt, at a college retreat in 1996. The pair married two years later and attended graduate school together near Portland, Oregon. They built a life centered on friendship, shared adventures, and unwavering support for one another—something that would soon be put to the test.

Find thoughtful gifts for breast cancer survivors that support lifesaving research through the Breast Cancer Research Foundation With more than 4 million breast cancer survivors living in the U.S. today, most of us know someone who has been impacted by the disease. When caught early, five-year survival rates are incredibly high; and new breakthroughs are happening all the time—at a faster pace.