Breast Cancer Videos

Scars and all, three women who had breast cancer learn how to grieve their old self and give their new one grace. They share body image issues, chemo brain, and survivor's remorse.

As a radiologist, Nikki Taylor, MD, was able to spot the early breast cancer on her own MRI. Follow along as she has a double mastectomy.

Knowing what to expect and how to manage side effects can make you feel more confident and in control.

Treatment is always a combo of two key medications that starve and attack breast cancer cells. Here's what you need to know.

With this mutation, your tumor is resistant to first-line therapies. Doctors now use targeted drugs in pill form.

A breast cancer specialist explains the role of genetic testing and how it impacts a patient's treatment decisions.

Everyone's journey is different, so speak up and tell your oncologist how you're feeling both physically and mentally. Be sure to mention any side effects as well.

Your care team will help manage your side effects and symptoms. It's not the same as hospice, so ask about it early on to reduce pain.

Don't stress yourself out with endless online searches. Trust your oncologist to give you the latest research on the metastatic stage.

Surgery, radiation, and chemo are traditionally used to treat this common type with a high risk of recurrence. But have you heard of CDK4/6 inhibitors?

Who can help coordinate follow-up care? How long and how often do you need to see your care team? What about screenings?

It’s not hard to find the help you need. Hospitals and support groups have tips on nutrition, exercise, relaxation, and more for those with breast cancer.

Trials test new drugs, new sequences, new combos, and even non-medical options that relieve symptoms. There’s a lot to consider, starting with eligibility.

Try these tried-and-true strategies to ease tiresome side effects like chemo brain, fatigue, hot flashes, and loss of libido.

Still have questions? We uncover a few puzzles around switching treatments, genetic testing, fertility specialists, and mental health.

As your wounds heal, learn about surgical drains, possible lymphedema, regaining mobility, reconstruction, and if any additional therapies are needed.

Explore the benefits and risks of reconstruction after a lumpectomy or mastectomy. Plus, more on implants, recovery time, and insurance coverage.

Black women have an alarming rate of triple-negative breast cancer, from 15% to 30%, says Demetria Smith-Graziani, MD. Here’s how to address the disparity.

Black women are three times more likely to get triple-negative breast cancer. And they’re often diagnosed at a later stage. Are there barriers to care?

A 17-year survivor of triple-negative breast cancer, Maimah Karmo is a warrior. What’s her battle plan to erase disparities and promote survivorship?

Clinical trials aren’t specifically for advanced cases of breast cancer. Promising new therapies are available for early stages, too.

You’ve finished treatment. Now what? Here’s what life after breast cancer may look like.

Breast cancer survivors know firsthand which habits help during treatment, whether it’s avoiding junk food or joining a support group.

Speak up and ask your doctor for solutions to side effects like nausea, swelling, insomnia, or hot flashes. You don’t have to grin and bear treatment.

Not everyone opts for reconstruction, but breast implants are common after surgery. The decision is yours.

Surgery is usually needed to remove cancerous breast tissue. What determines a lumpectomy vs. a mastectomy?

There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but early-stage breast cancer is very treatable. Your doctor will consider things like type, stage, and lifestyle.

What factors come into play when treating minorities for this more aggressive type of breast cancer?

Why are Black women more likely to be diagnosed at a younger age and at a higher stage than white women? Do disparities play a role?

What are the added benefits of eating healthy with breast cancer? And what foods should be in your cart?

Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your body, and a diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer doesn’t have to keep you from being active.

Whether you have a mastectomy or a lumpectomy, there are several things to consider with your surgeon and oncologist before breast reconstruction.

Innovative breast cancer treatments are on the horizon, with a more personalized approach to diagnosis and care.

The jury’s still out, but some women going through chemo say that cold caps help cut hair loss. What are the potential benefits and risks?

John Whyte, MD, MPH, chief medical officer at WebMD, covers metastatic breast cancer with two oncology experts. Claudine Isaacs, MD, and Kathleen Harnden, MD, talk about exciting advances in treatment.

The first step after diagnosis is to determine the stage of your breast cancer. What’s the difference between stages 0 through III?

With an early-stage diagnosis, you have the advantages of time and options, says Ian T. Greenwalt, MD. Your detailed plan can span from surgery to chemo.

At 19, Molly Mae was told she had breast cancer from the BRCA1 gene. Here’s what she wants her future husband and kids to know about her journey.

During cancer treatment, wearing a wig can provide a sense of normalcy and comfort. Here’s how to style one so that it looks natural and flattering.

Radical mastectomies used to be the go-to treatment for breast cancer, but now there are so many more routes that have specialists excited.

An oncologist breaks down exciting treatments on the horizon for breast cancer.

There are two surgery options to remove tumors from breast tissue: mastectomy and lumpectomy. The patient has some choice in the decision. Find out the differences and how they impact you going forward.

A biopsy lets you and your doctor know a lot more about the cancer in your breast. The results will inform your treatment as well as the order in which procedures will be done.

Lindsey Gerdes is living a full life with metastatic breast cancer, and she fills it with plans for the future. Living scan to scan is not an option for her.

Approaching the 5-year mark, Christen Chandler talks with her doctor, Jane Meisel, MD, about her treatment plan and what it will look like in the future.

Karen Whitehead is a therapist and advocate for women with advanced breast cancer. As much as she enjoys helping them through their journey, she’s also learned so much from them.