Having a screening or diagnostic breast imaging of any kind can be a bit nerve-wracking, even more so if there are potentially suspicious findings that warrant follow-up or additional exams. To help you and your medical team understand the results of these exams – including mammograms, ultrasounds, and MRIs – radiologists use a standard scoring […]

For many patients diagnosed with hormone receptor-positive breast cancer, anastrozole is a cornerstone of treatment — and understanding its effects matters from day one. Anastrozole belongs to a class of drugs called aromatase inhibitors, which work by blocking the enzyme responsible for converting androgens into estrogen. Reducing estrogen levels helps slow or stop the growth […]

Every year, the month of May is dedicated to Mental Health Awareness Month, a movement focused on spreading awareness and ending the stigma around mental health concerns. For those facing cancer, coping with the emotional toll of a diagnosis can sometimes be the biggest challenge. Whether it’s integrative therapies or speaking with a licensed therapist, […]

We’ve all heard about vaccines for viruses like HPV that do an outstanding job of preventing cervical cancer, but now researchers are trying to train the immune system to recognize and attack breast cancer itself. This work has been in development for years, but progress in 2025 was so encouraging that researchers are starting to […]