breast cancer

Women's College Hospital wants to screen more people for the breast cancer gene

Women's College Hospital wants to screen more people for the breast cancer gene

A new study will screen people for the BRCA genetic mutation, regardless of risk, and track how many more mutations are detected.

Vanessa Milne

The Word: On Malala Yousafzai, ketamine, and the SAG awards

The Word: On Malala Yousafzai, ketamine, and the SAG awards

The 17-year-old education activist accepts her Nobel Peace Prize, a former party drug cleans up its act, and nominations for Hollywood's fourth (?) biggest night.

Katie Underwood

What it's like to have a preventative double mastectomy at 29

What it's like to have a preventative double mastectomy at 29

I’ve lost almost everyone in my family to cancer. After my mom died and I tested positive for the BRCA gene, I decided to reclaim my life.

Laura Amanda Kelly

Frank, funny and totally useful gifts for a friend with breast cancer

Frank, funny and totally useful gifts for a friend with breast cancer

Rethink Breast Cancer's Give-A-Care line includes a cashmere toque, lube, headache balm and a dose of real talk.

Sadiya Ansari

Natural ways to prevent breast cancer recurrence

Natural ways to prevent breast cancer recurrence

If you're worried about your breast cancer returning, these four natural tips can help you prevent recurrence and make you healthier

Natasha Turner, ND