Cancer Patients Donate Tissue to Help Find New Treatments
UNC researchers are partnering with patient advocates on an innovative program.
Breast Cancer, Cancer, Clinical Trials, Patient Stories
Category: Breast Cancer
Are More Younger Women Getting Breast Cancer?
As researchers track early-onset cancers, women can take steps to reduce their risk.
Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Women's Health
Understanding Benign Breast Conditions
Learn about noncancerous conditions and what to do if you have them.
Breast Cancer, Breast Health
What Experts Know About Reducing Breast Cancer Risk
Women can’t control whether they get breast cancer in many cases, but there are steps to take that can improve the odds of avoiding this common disease.
Breast Cancer
Found a Breast Lump? Here’s What to Do
Lumps are often benign but need to be checked out.
Breast Cancer, Breast Health
When Should You Get a Mammogram?
Breast cancer is most treatable when caught early, so don’t delay.
Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Women's Health
Don’t Delay Cancer Screenings
Early detection increases your chances of survival.
Breast Cancer, Cancer, Pelvic Cancer
Six Surprising Facts About Breast Cancer
A UNC breast surgeon addresses some lesser-known truths about breast cancer.
Breast Cancer, Breast Health
Five Things to Know About Dense Breasts
3D mammography is recommended for women whose breasts contain more dense than fatty tissue.
Breast Cancer
Racial Differences in Breast Cancer Outcomes Are About More Than Bi...
Black women and white women have different breast cancer outcomes -- and it's not all about biology. UNC researchers want the answers.
Breast Cancer, Cancer, Health, Research, Social Justice
I Found a Lump in My Breast. What Should I Do?
A breast lump can be caused by many things other than cancer, so don’t panic—just take these steps.
Breast Cancer, Breast Health, Women's Health
Study raises concerns about timely follow-up to positive mammogram ...
In the journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention, researchers report that uninsured women under age 65 who received their mammogram at community screening clinics in North Carolina were less likely to get follow-up within a year of a positive mammogram, and had higher odds of missing a 60-day window for follow-up care.
Breast Cancer, Research, Social Justice, Treatment