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
Category: Breast Cancer
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
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
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
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
Racial gaps persist in how breast cancer survivors function, feel d...
A UNC Lineberger study published in the journal Breast Cancer Research and Treatment drew upon surveys that assessed health-related quality of life issues for women aged 20 to 74 years who lived in North Carolina and had breast cancer. The analysis was part of the third phase of the Carolina Breast Cancer Study.
Breast Cancer, Research, Treatment
Older women, especially blacks, receive targeted breast cancer trea...
The advent of targeted drugs for a specific type of breast cancer – HER2 positive – has dramatically improved survival rates for women with the disease. But a study led by researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center reveals low rates of use o
Breast Cancer, Social Justice, Treatment, Women's Health