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...Kisqali (ribociclib) is a kinase inhibitor used in combination with certain hormone therapies to treat people with certain forms of advanced or metastatic breast cancer that are hormone receptor-positive and...

...Ibrance is an oral targeted therapy. It is used to treat people with advanced or metastatic breast cancer that is hormone receptor-positive and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)...

...While the majority of breast cancers occur in women, breast cancer can develop in men. In 2023, an estimated 2,800 men were predicted to be diagnosed with breast cancer. Though...

...According to recent studies, a woman born today in the United States has an estimated 1 in 8 chance of developing breast cancer in her lifetime. The risk of breast...

...Breast cancer rarely occurs during pregnancy. Statistics show it occurs in about 1 out of every 3,000 pregnancies. While cancer in any form is rare during pregnancy, breast cancer is...

...While some risk factors cannot be changed (such as having a family history or known genetic mutations), there are some ways to reduce the risk of breast cancer by engaging...

...Targeted therapy is a form of precision medicine. It is a type of treatment that stops or slows cancer cell growth. Targeted therapies are considered a systemic treatment because they...

...Many different medicines are used to treat advanced breast cancer. Doctors determine the best medicine or combination of medicines based on several factors, including: Medicines are a systemic treatment. This...

...Breast cancer makes up approximately one-third of all cancers found in women of reproductive age, affecting thousands of women in this age group. Approximately 25% of all breast cancers occur...

...Genetic testing is used to identify particular mutations that someone may be born with that may increase their risk of developing certain diseases, like breast cancer. Some people may choose...

...Genomic testing looks at the particular mutations that occur in cancerous tissue. This is different than genetic testing, which can identify certain mutations that someone may be born with that...

...A biopsy is a procedure in which a sample of tissue is removed from the breast to examine it for cancerous (malignant) cells under a microscope. A biopsy may be...

...Breast ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are tools used to diagnose and evaluate breast cancer. A mammogram is the most common way to screen for breast cancer. Doctors may...

...Mammography is the use of x-rays to take pictures of the breast tissue. During a mammogram, the breast is compressed between two plates to evenly spread out the tissue for...

...Before or during diagnosis, there are several tests which may be used in evaluating potential breast cancer. Mammography is the use of x-rays to take pictures of the breast tissue...

...One of the first steps in the process of diagnosing breast cancer is an appointment with a healthcare professional that includes a medical history. The appointment may be scheduled because...

...Breast self-exam (BSE) is a technique that women can perform on themselves to become aware of what is normal for their breast tissue and notice if any changes occur. Any...

...We are extremely saddened to say that on Tuesday, November 5th, 2019, Linda Christopher passed away. She was a valued member of the AdvancedBreastCancer.net community and an incredible advocate and...

...In order to stay up to date on latest treatments, drug discovery, clinical studies and how to cope with late-stage breast cancer every day, AdvancedBreastCancer.net brings you frequent articles, points-of-view, and advice...