For Kimberly Stewart-Horan, it was her young daughter who came into her mind the moment she found out she had Stage 2 breast cancer in 2002.

Sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha is making sure women across Central Florida are staying healthy, which is why they are providing free mammograms this weekend.

This mother of two really puts the “active” in “active-duty."

The specifics of each stage of breast cancer.

Dr. Lisa Minton, a surgeon who specializes in breast cancer care with AdventHealth, explained many patients chose to avoid their annual breast cancer screening within the last year because they were concerned of potential exposure to COVID-19.

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

Many of us are aware that genetics can play a big role in the risk of getting breast cancer, but age is also a factor.

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

It’s commonly known that vitamin D helps maintain strong bones, helps the body absorb calcium and can improve heart health. But a recent study indicates vitamin D — specifically, vitamin D3 — can even help reduce the risk of breast cancer.

When actress Angelina Jolie found out she had a mutation in her BRCA1 gene that sharply increased her risk of developing breast cancer, she took the aggressive approach of having a preventive double mastectomy. Later, she also had her ovaries removed.

When it comes to matters of health, it's easy to get misinformation. Breast cancer has a ton of awareness, but yet, there are still things about it that people get wrong.

A group of breast cancer awareness advocates have recast a nursery rhyme to serve as a reminder that women should take charge of their health.

A group of breast cancer awareness advocates have recast a nursery rhyme to serve as a reminder that women should take charge of their health.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed or perhaps it was a friend or relative -- even if you’re just curious, we’ll help answer some of your questions.

Last year, it was just a dream -- serving as a safe haven of comfort and peace, for women recovering from major breast cancer surgery. Now, it’s become a reality for Pat and Phil Gonzales.

Pat Gonzales knows firsthand what it means to be diagnosed with breast cancer, get radiation and then undergo a double mastectomy.

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?

When it comes to matters of health, it's easy to get misinformation. Breast cancer has a ton of awareness, but yet, there are still things about it that people get wrong.

For someone who has never had to experience or endure breast cancer, it might be understandable that there are questions involved.

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?

As important as mammograms are in detecting breast cancer, self-exams are just as vital for early detection.

We realize the questions above are quite personal. But we’ll ask, for anyone who might be open to sharing: How did you learn of your breast cancer?

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

In January 2019, Karen Madaras and her business partner took a leap of faith -- or a powerful, ninja-warrior-style athletic jump, to be more accurate: They opened a themed gym in the Memorial area of Houston.

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

But this website stressed that it's a woman's personal decision when she wants to begin mammogram screening and how often to repeat it. "Not all organizations agree on breast cancer screening guidelines, but most emphasize meeting with your doctor to review (some factors and) determine what's right for your particular situation." Consider that the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force mammogram guidelines recommend women begin screening at age 50. Just keep in mind, mammogram screening isn't perfect. Your medical history and your individual breast cancer risk will come into play.

A group of breast cancer awareness advocates have recast a nursery rhyme to serve as a reminder that women should take charge of their health.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer, and a leading cause of death among women? Studies have suggested that breastfeeding reduces breast cancer risk. “I had brought my hand pump and I just decided to go for it. “It takes a little bit of work with the hand pump, and my legs were very tired.

Although male breast cancer accounts for only 1 percent of all breast cancer cases in the U.S., the incidence rate among males increased annually between 1975 and 2004. Because male breast cancer is so rare, delayed diagnosis often results in the disease proving more deadly for men. "I lost my father to male breast cancer because there wasn't sufficient awareness about how this disease impacts men," Nick said. "There is a tremendous need to increase male breast cancer awareness efforts across the country." That search was hard at times as information about male breast cancer was, and still can be, hard to come by.

Of course, relationships are affected during a disease as devastating as breast cancer, but we have some control over whether this effect is negative or positive. Breast cancer is one of the most commonly found types of cancer. A woman's concept of breast cancer may color all her interactions, making it difficult to relate normally. Breast cancer can also affect one's sense of identity. Continuing to be happy to see the person, and showing it, is important for the breast cancer patient to see in the faces of those around her.

Breast cancer rates rise as people -- especially women -- get older. But about 10,000 women under age 40 get diagnosed with breast cancer each year according to YoungSurvival.org. Cathy White found out that she had breast cancer early this year before her 23rd birthday. Still, the doctor she had been seeing told her that women her age could not have breast cancer and sent her home. His advocacy efforts highlight young women, but he hopes to raise broader awareness.

Of course, relationships are affected during a disease as devastating as breast cancer, but we have some control over whether this effect is negative or positive. Breast cancer is one of the most commonly found types of cancer. A woman's concept of breast cancer may color all her interactions, making it difficult to relate normally. Breast cancer can also affect one's sense of identity. Continuing to be happy to see the person, and showing it, is important for the breast cancer patient to see in the faces of those around her.

Yoga has been in the spotlight showing positive benefits for cancer survivors. One of the major concerns that cancer survivors may experience long after treatment is over is lack of energy and fatigue. When studied with a group of breast cancer survivors, those who used yoga had a decrease in blood pressure and heart rate, improved energy levels and mood. Next time you see your health care provider, ask if yoga is a safe option for you. If you have never tried yoga, begin by exploring classes offered in your health care center or community center.

As it wipes out cancer cells, though, chemotherapy can also destroy fast-growing healthy cells. Lower blood cell productionYour bone marrow's ability to make blood cells might decrease. Skin and hair symptomsChemotherapy targets rapidly growing cells, including healthy cells in your hair and inside your mouth. Work with your health care teamConsider preparing a list of questions about side effects to ask your health care team so that you can get ready for chemotherapy. After you start treatment, it's important to tell your health care team about all the side effects you experience.

By Mayo Clinic News NetworkMore women with cancer in one breast are opting to have both breasts removed to reduce their risk of future cancer. Women with breast cancer have many decisions to make about their treatment, including the degree of surgery to have. Options include lumpectomy, followed by radiation; having one or both breasts removed; and if the choice is mastectomy, whether to have breast reconstruction. In the new study, Mayo researchers surveyed 621 women who had cancer in one breast and had family histories of breast cancer and chose double mastectomies. Seventy-three percent said they would make the same decision about whether to have breast reconstruction surgery or not.

When a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer one of the decisions she might have to make is whether to have the tumor removed through a lumpectomy or a mastectomy. If a person opts for a lumpectomy, they will need to undergo radiation, according to BreastCancer.org. If that happens, a doctor would usually then recommend a mastectomy, according to BreastCancer.org. MastectomyA mastectomy is a more invasive procedure than a lumpectomy, as it involves removing the entire breast. A mastectomy can be more costly than a lumpectomy, and it could require follow-up surgeries to reconstruct the breast if the patient chooses to go so, according to BreastCancer.org.

However, many are unaware that breast cancer is a blanket term for a number of different types of cancer that occur in the breast, all of which may manifest themselves in different ways. WebMD.com states that ISDC has the best prognosis of all breast cancer diagnoses, with a 95 percent chance of removing all cancer cells with breast-conserving surgeries and a very low recurrence rate, depending on family history and the size and amount of cancer cells present. Medullary carcinoma is a less common form of breast cancer than ISDC, IDC or ILC, and accounts for about 15 percent of all breast cancer diagnoses. Inflammatory breast cancer is a less common form of breast cancer that is highly invasive and very aggressive, according to MayoClinic.com. MayoClinic.com states that inflammatory breast cancer accounts for 5 to 6 percent of all breast cancer cases in the U.S. Because of the difficulty in detecting this form of cancer, survival rates are markedly lower than with other forms of breast cancer.