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A groundbreaking protein-degrading therapy developed at Yale just became the first of its kind approved by the FDA to treat an aggressive form of breast cancer. The once-daily pill offers new hope for thousands of women facing estrogen receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer.
Laura Wickwar marks 35 years cancer-free at this weekend's Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Durham. Her journey from shocked first-time diagnosis at 31 to longtime advocate shows how far breast cancer treatment has come.
Doctors are celebrating breakthrough treatments for hormone-positive breast cancer that work better with fewer harsh side effects. The new therapies are helping patients live longer while maintaining quality of life.
After breast cancer treatment, Erich Hunker found healing at an Ohio equine center and is now launching a free support program using horses to help other cancer patients and survivors. The program starts in April and uses the calming power of horses to restore emotional balance.
A hairdresser who lost her hair during breast cancer treatment is now offering free cuts to anyone donating 12+ inches to a children's wig charity. Salons across the West Midlands are turning personal pain into powerful support for young cancer patients.
A hairdresser who wore wigs during breast cancer treatment is giving free haircuts to anyone donating 12+ inches of hair to children who've lost theirs. Carla Whelan's salons across the West Midlands are partnering with the Little Princess Trust to help thousands of young people feel confident again.
Ghana announced major funding initiatives to make breast cancer treatment more affordable and accessible for all citizens. The Ministry of Health brought together leaders to create practical solutions for reducing the crushing financial burden cancer patients face.
UK scientists created a simple blood test that tells doctors whether breast cancer treatment will work before therapy even begins. The breakthrough could spare patients from months of ineffective drugs and help them find treatments that actually work.
Scientists developed a simple blood test that reveals which breast cancer treatments will work before patients waste precious time on ineffective options. The breakthrough could help 2 million people diagnosed globally each year get the right treatment faster.