Scientists can silence inflammatory gene responsible for a form of breast cancer
Scientists have found that they are able to “switch off,” or silence, a gene that is responsible for an aggressive form of breast cancer.…
Breast Cancer
My cancer journey
I’m a nurse. I’m not supposed to be a patient. I’m not supposed to get cancer. I have too much to do to add…
Study examines rate of cancer overdiagnosis in Australia
A recent study published in the Medical Journal of Australia examined the “proportion of cancer diagnoses in Australia that might reasonably be attributed to…
New vaccine eliminated breast cancer in first human patient
A vaccine being developed in the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida is aimed at preventing new cases of ovarian and breast cancer and even…
Take Care of Yourself
How many of you hear the phrase “self-care” and roll your eyes? I know. Because that’s my reaction, too. As if nurses’ endless task…
New findings from the American Cancer Society on reduced cancer mortality rates
Based on new findings from a 2020 American Cancer Society report, mortality rates from cancer have declined by 29% between 1991 to 2017 in…
NP with breast cancer: “Listen to your patients”
By Julie Cullen, Managing Editor, American Nurse Today Bridgett Spillers, FNP-C. Photo credit: Jaime Rogl Photography In 2015, Bridgett Spillers, FNP-C, was diagnosed with…
Male breast cancer: Putting a spotlight on a rare condition
Efforts to fight breast cancer have been ongoing for years, and for good reason: It’s the leading second cause of cancer death in women.…
FDA approves first PI3K inhibitor for breast cancer
On May 24, the FDA approved Piqray (alpelisib) tablets, to be used in combination with fulvestrant, to treat postmenopausal women, and men, with hormone…
Breast cancer survivors: Assessment and management of long-term treatment effects
The number of new breast cancer cases is relatively stable (breast cancer represents 15% of all new cancer cases diagnosed in the United States…
Breast cancer treatment game changer?
A friend of mine has a daughter who’s expecting her second child and was just diagnosed with breast cancer. She’s currently undergoing low-dose chemotherapy…
Number of women living with metastatic breast cancer growing
The number of women living with metastatic breast cancer increased by 4% from 1990 to 2000 and by 17% from 2000 to 2010, according…
Scientists can silence inflammatory gene responsible for a form of breast cancer
Scientists have found that they are able to “switch off,” or silence, a gene that is responsible for an aggressive form of…
My cancer journey
I’m a nurse. I’m not supposed to be a patient. I’m not supposed to get cancer. I have too much to do…
Study examines rate of cancer overdiagnosis in Australia
A recent study published in the Medical Journal of Australia examined the “proportion of cancer diagnoses in Australia that might reasonably be…
New vaccine eliminated breast cancer in first human patient
A vaccine being developed in the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida is aimed at preventing new cases of ovarian and breast cancer…
Take Care of Yourself
How many of you hear the phrase “self-care” and roll your eyes? I know. Because that’s my reaction, too. As if nurses’…
New findings from the American Cancer Society on reduced cancer mortality rates
Based on new findings from a 2020 American Cancer Society report, mortality rates from cancer have declined by 29% between 1991 to…
NP with breast cancer: “Listen to your patients”
By Julie Cullen, Managing Editor, American Nurse Today Bridgett Spillers, FNP-C. Photo credit: Jaime Rogl Photography In 2015, Bridgett Spillers, FNP-C, was…
Male breast cancer: Putting a spotlight on a rare condition
Efforts to fight breast cancer have been ongoing for years, and for good reason: It’s the leading second cause of cancer death…
FDA approves first PI3K inhibitor for breast cancer
On May 24, the FDA approved Piqray (alpelisib) tablets, to be used in combination with fulvestrant, to treat postmenopausal women, and men,…
Breast cancer survivors: Assessment and management of long-term treatment effects
The number of new breast cancer cases is relatively stable (breast cancer represents 15% of all new cancer cases diagnosed in the…
Breast cancer treatment game changer?
A friend of mine has a daughter who’s expecting her second child and was just diagnosed with breast cancer. She’s currently undergoing…
Number of women living with metastatic breast cancer growing
The number of women living with metastatic breast cancer increased by 4% from 1990 to 2000 and by 17% from 2000 to…
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