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!
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.