Breast and ovarian cancers are the second and fifth leading causes of cancer death, respectively, among women in the United States. Women diagnosed with breast cancer are at a higher
Breasts contain a network of thin tubes called lymph vessels. These are connected to the lymph nodes (glands) under the arm. If breast cancer spreads, it typically goes first to
About 13% or 1 in 8 U.S. women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of a lifetime. Approximately 85% of breast cancers occur in women who have no
You may have had the experience of going to your doctor for a regular check-up, with some questions in mind, and when you got there your mind went completely blank
Special Chimes for Moms and Remembering The month of May has two special holidays for remembering the special people in our lives, and Wind River has beautiful chimes for both
If you think breast cancer is something you can’t control, think again. While genetics play a role, lifestyle plays a much greater role. Make the decision to take control of
For women, being overweight or obese after menopause increases the risk of breast cancer. Before menopause, your ovaries make most of your estrogen, and fat tissue makes only a small part
There are many types of breast cancer, and many ways to describe them. One way to differentiate is non-invasive vs. invasive breast cancer, which refers to whether the cancer has
“Targeted therapies” for breast cancer are the newest form of breast cancer treatment and can be utilized alongside other treatments or as stand alone, depending on the situation. These targeted
Choosing the perfect Christmas gift for a loved one can sometimes be difficult – especially if they’ve been suffering. But for friends and loved ones who are battling breast cancer,
