Breast cancer has affected millions of women worldwide, and unfortunately, there is no known cure or way of preventing it entirely. However, there are a number of things women can do to reduce their risk. Read on for a list of steps you can take to put yourself in the best possible position
Breast Cancer
Active breast cancer survivor advocates for others
Laurie Hyndman credits access to other survivors, community support, and the team of specialists at the Breast Care Center in her recovery.
Breast Cancer Awareness Begins with Prevention and Early Detection
Cancer awareness begins with prevention and early detection education in public health and continues with the individual cancer survivor experience.
Klobuchar reveals she had breast cancer, is doing well
The Minnesota senator, 61, says it was detected during a routine mammogram, and eventually she had a lumpectomy to remove it.
Sweet breast cancer research fundraiser arrives in Maine
Bakes for Breast Cancer, which raises money for Dana Farber Cancer Institute research, expands to Maine for the first time next week.
Busting the myths of breast cancer screening
“My message to women is simple: receiving annual mammograms saves lives.”
New England Cancer Specialists will soon offer scalp-cooling technology to help reduce hair loss in cancer patients
Scalp cooling technology works by lowering the temperature of the scalp before, during and after an infusion of chemotherapy, and the data behind this technology is strong.
Health Experts: Breast cancer screening still important during the pandemic
Women are busy. Finding the time to get a mammogram may be challenging, especially during these times. That’s why MaineHealth is recognizing Breast Cancer Aware-ness Month by bringing awareness to the importance of mammograms.
Mother and sons pen children’s book about cancer
Anita Lichman and her sons, Jacob and Max Lichman-Paul, hope ‘Making Room for Cancer’ will help families like theirs navigate a parent’s diagnosis and treatment.
The Maine Millennial: Losing my locks for a good cause
A cosmetologist-cancer survivor in South Portland will turn my 16-inch ponytail into a wig for a woman going through chemo.