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Scientists created a peptide that acts like a GPS tracker for metastatic breast cancer cells, successfully targeting and destroying them in mice without harming healthy tissue. The discovery could transform treatment for aggressive cancers that have spread beyond their original location.
Scientists at Oregon Health & Science University created a molecule that shuts down a key enzyme cancer cells need to grow, causing tumors to shrink in mice with triple-negative breast cancer. The breakthrough could lead to new treatments for one of the deadliest forms of breast cancer.
After surviving breast cancer, Prisca Githuka founded Pink Hearts Cancer Support Foundation to help others navigate their own cancer journeys. On World Cancer Day, she's sharing her story to prove that a cancer diagnosis doesn't have to be the end.
A breast cancer survivor is sharing her healing journey to give others hope. Emily Hester recently appeared on KARK 4 News to talk about her successful treatment for triple-positive breast cancer at CARTI.
A personalized mRNA vaccine helped 11 women with aggressive breast cancer stay cancer-free for up to six years. The groundbreaking treatment trained their immune systems to recognize and fight cancer cells using their own tumor's genetic code.
Women with an aggressive form of breast cancer now have two powerful new treatment options that work better than chemotherapy alone. The drugs represent the first major breakthrough in over 20 years for treating metastatic triple-negative breast cancer.
The UAE has become the first country to approve a breakthrough oral therapy for breast cancer patients who stopped responding to hormone treatment. The new drug offers fresh hope to women with advanced or metastatic breast cancer.
Scientists have discovered a molecule that stops triple-negative breast cancer, the most aggressive form that often strikes younger women. The breakthrough treatment shows promise without the toxic side effects that plagued previous cancer therapies.
Two Detroit sisters who both survived breast cancer are leading rival teams in a million-meter rowing challenge to raise $100,000 for a free fitness program helping cancer patients rebuild their strength. Over 80 teams will compete Saturday at CrossFit in the D to expand a program that's already changing lives across Metro Detroit.
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.
Scientists have discovered an antibody that successfully halted triple-negative breast cancer in laboratory models, offering hope for one of the most difficult cancers to treat. This breakthrough could lead to better treatment options for thousands of women facing this aggressive disease.
A groundbreaking combination therapy is giving women with HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer significantly more time, setting a new standard for first-line treatment. The DESTINY-Breast09 trial shows the treatment works across different patient groups, offering hope to thousands.
The FDA just approved five new breast cancer treatments that give patients more hope than ever before, especially those facing the hardest-to-treat forms. Women who previously had few options now have powerful new weapons in their fight.
Scientists at MD Anderson Cancer Center discovered that combining two different cancer-fighting drugs can overcome treatment resistance in breast cancer, offering hope for patients whose tumors no longer respond to standard therapies. The breakthrough works across multiple types of breast cancer, including the most aggressive forms.
A young mother and new nurse given less than 50% odds of surviving triple-negative breast cancer just celebrated 23 years cancer-free. Cheryl Perkins fought through six months of chemotherapy, surgery, and radiation to watch all four daughters grow up.
Filipino actress Kaye Abad celebrated her birthday with the best gift imaginable: a cancer-free diagnosis after a year-long battle with breast cancer. Her emotional journey from diagnosis to recovery offers hope to others facing similar battles.
The FDA just approved Enhertu for early-stage HER2-positive breast cancer, giving patients a powerful new treatment option before cancer spreads. This marks a major step forward in catching and treating breast cancer when it's most beatable.
British pop star Jessie J announced she's cancer-free nearly a year after her early-stage breast cancer diagnosis, sharing her emotional relief with millions of fans. The "Price Tag" singer sobbed for hours after receiving the life-changing news at her yearly checkup.
After her own mastectomy, Stace Donaldson turned her scars into art and now gives free tattoos to other breast cancer survivors. Her "Tats for Tits" program transforms mastectomy scars into beautiful artwork, helping women reclaim their confidence.
Two powerful advocates are bringing Triple Negative Breast Cancer survivors together for a vital conversation about the disease that strikes Black women 2.7 times more often than white women. Their event showcases real thrivers beating the odds and shares life-saving information with communities that need it most.
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