As an organization that serves young women affected by breast cancer, we make sure to keep up with the latest news so we know what our women face when it comes to treatment and beyond. In this blog series, we will share recent news that we feel is most interesting and relevant. We will continue to update this post throughout the year. Check out our main blog for posts from our health partners and in-depth analysis of recent news!
October 2025
- October: "Mayo Clinic Cancer Doctor: 5 Foods That Heal the Body, Starve Cancer, & Prevent Disease" Watch the video from Mel Robbins, Mayo Clinic Doctor HERE.
- October 10: "Top 10 questions about breast cancer answered" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
- October 14: "Breast awareness: What to look for in your self-exam" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
- October 22: "'Revolutionary' AI-Powered Mammograms Can Predict Breast Cancer Risk" Read the article from Today HERE.
- October 23: "Why Life After Breast Cancer Is Harder Than We Think" Read the article from Katie Couric Media HERE.
- October 27: "Breastfeeding linked to lasting immune protection against breast cancer" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
- October 27: "15-Minute Daily Walk May Significantly Lower Your Heart Disease Risk" Read the full article from Healthline HERE.
- October 28: "Study finds higher breast cancer rates in areas with more air pollution" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
- October 29: "Why are so many millennials getting cancer?" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
September 2025
- September 2: "AI effective at detecting advanced breast cancer, but misses some cases" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
- September 8: "How does chemotherapy disrupt circadian rhythms?" Read the article from Medical Xpress HERE.
- September 24: " Women who miss their first mammogram face higher risk of breast cancer death, study finds" Read the article from Medical Xpress HERE.
August 2025
- August 28: "Mental Health Support When Breast Cancer Recurs: A Resource Guide" Read the full article from Healthline HERE.
July 2025
- July 15: "Survey shows cancer anxiety has impact well beyond the individual diagnosed" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
- July 21: "How to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer: 8 Lifestyle Recommendations" Read the full article from Healthline HERE.
- July 24: "Women of African ancestry may be biologically predisposed to early onset or aggressive breast cancers" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
- July 24: "When should preventive mastectomy be offered for women at higher risk of breast cancer?" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
- July 25: "New methods show how fast breast cancers grow and how surgery delays affect cancer staging" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
- July 28: "Patients face high out-of-pocket costs after incident cancer diagnosis" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
June 2025
- June 19: "What Is HER2-Negative Breast Cancer?" Read more at Everyday Health HERE.
- June 23: "How to Determine If Health Information Online Is Trustworthy" Read the full article from Healthline HERE.
- June 27: "Removing out-of-pocket fee improves access to 3D mammography" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
- June 30: "All About Soy Milk: Nutrition, Benefits, Risks, and How It Compares With Other Milks" Read the full article from Everyday Health HERE.
May 2025
- May 20: "Ethnic differences in breast cancer development and outcomes highlight need for tailored care approaches" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
- May 22: "More evidence links physical activity with improved cancer survival" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
- May 28: "AI helps ID candidates for targeted breast cancer treatment" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
- May 29: "Most Americans unaware of cancer risks associated with drinking alcohol, study finds" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
April 2025
- April 22: "Advances in Breast Cancer Research" Read more about the most recent studies on breast cancer HERE
- April 17: "The Best Foods To Eat When You Have Breast Cancer" Read more about what foods are potentially beneficial when you have a breast cancer diagnosis HERE
- April 15: "5 Ways to Boost Your Mental Health for Spring | Psychology Today" Read more about ways to boost your mental health during spring HERE
March 2025
- March 24: "A Linkage Between Thyroid and Breast Cancer: A Common Etiology?" Read more about the link between thyroid and breast cancer HERE
- March 16: "One Small Step: How to Speak Up and Self-Advocate During Early Breast Cancer Care" Read more about self-advocacy during appointments HERE
- March 16: At times we may forget the power of HOPE. "Hope: Why it matters" read the full article HERE
- March 16: "Exercise during cancer treatment: 4 things to know" Read the full article HERE
- March 2: "Communication Needs of Cancer Patients and/or Caregivers: A Critical Literature Review" This is a lengthy study, scroll down to the "Discussion" subtitle toward the bottom to get more adequate information HERE
February 2025
- February 9: "Emotional Well-Being: 5 Healthy Practices for Regulation" Read the full article from Psychology Today HERE
- February 18: "Nutrition and Breast Cancer: Making Healthy Diet Decisions" Read the full article from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center HERE
January 2025
- January 3: "Heart Disease Is Tied to an Increased Risk of Advanced Breast Cancer" Read the full article from Everyday Health HERE.
- January 7: "Regular physical activity before cancer diagnosis may lower progression and death risks" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
- January 13: "Even one drink a day elevates your cancer risk—an expert breaks down a new government report" Read the full report HERE.
- January 14: "Breast cancer-related fatigue: The benefits of adapted physical activity" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
- January 15: "Choosing mocktails over cocktails could reduce risk of 7 cancers" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.
- January 16: "American Cancer Society Annual Report: Cancer mortality continues to drop despite rising incidence in women" Read the full report HERE.
- January 22: "MRI for dense breasts: What to know" Read the full article from Medical Xpress HERE.