Do You Know What Prone Positioning Radiation Treatment Is?
Prone positioning radiation treatment is available at Keck Medicine of USC for patients with early stage breast cancer.
Exercise Could Be Key to Continued Health For Breast Cancer Survivors
When Carla Sanchez started working out as part of a study on exercise’s impact on women who survived breast cancer, she was surprised at how vigorous it
What to Ask Your Doctor When You Have Breast Cancer
Early detection with self exams and regular, high quality mammograms can catch breast cancer when it’s very treatable. Newer technologies, such as 3D mammography (also
Fact or Fiction: Emergency Contraception Increases Cancer Risk in Women
Emergency contraception is available over-the-counter and is used by thousands of women each year. But does taking it increase a woman’s risk of cancer? Millions
How to Support a Family Member Going Through Cancer
Battling a deadly disease can take a toll on family members. Learn how you can support loved ones in this time of turmoil. Dealing with
An Innovative Whole-Breast Ultrasound Technology Could Be Lifesaving
When it comes to breast cancer, early detection with the help of regular exams and screening mammography can greatly affect survival. But for women with
How Exercise Can Help Breast Cancer Patients Recover
Exercise may be the last thing on a survivor’s mind, but physical activity can actually play an important role in healing. Doctors aren’t sure why,
Myth or Fact: Only Women Get Breast Cancer
If you guessed myth, you're correct. Like women, men have breast tissue and, therefore, are also at risk for breast cancer. Breast cancer doesn’t play
How Often Do I Need a Mammogram?
Mammograms are a frontline defense in detecting breast cancer, but do you need a screening every year? A mammogram is an X-ray used to identify