October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Dr. Susan Kesmodel, director of breast surgical oncology at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami health system, says early detection is a key to successful treatment.
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Dr. Susan Kesmodel, director of breast surgical oncology at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, part of the University of Miami health system, says early detection is a key to successful treatment.
In a new study, researchers found Black women are at higher risk of dying from all tumor subtypes of breast cancer, with the disparity ranging from 17% to 50%.
The FDA's updated regulation for notifying patients of dense breast tissue after mammograms is aimed at improving early detection of breast cancer.
75-year-old grandmom and great-grandmom Donna Osborne won $5 million from a scratch-off ticket sold at a Speedway gas station in Lancaster County.
CBS News medical contributor Dr. Céline Gounder explains why experts hope more aggressive screening guidelines will help address some concerning breast cancer trends.
The US Preventive Services Task Force recommendations help guide doctors' decisions and influence insurance plans
Dr. Starr Mautner, breast cancer surgical oncologist with Baptist Health, talks about the importance of breast cancer screetings.
The 43-year-old was diagnosed with breast cancer, after testing negative for 90 different cancer genes
Actor Olivia Munn said on social media she's had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy, since being diagnosed with breast cancer.
CBS News Miami's Anna McAllister spoke to a South Florida doctor and to a cancer survivor on the importance of screenings.
UM's Sylvester Cancer Center's Dr. Alejandra Perez on the importance of breast cancer screening.
A woman is now cancer-free and it's all thanks to her precious dogs.
American Cancer Society said women who have one alcoholic drink a day have a seven to ten percent increase in risk
Natalie Brand reports on what scientists want women to know about the risk
Dr. Thomas Samuel, an oncologist with the Cleveland Clinic, said breast cancer in men should not be overlooked.
Thousands of participants expected this weekend to attend the Susan G. Komen More than Pink Walk.
Saturday morning's dreary weather didn't dim the energy or the mission for any of those who attended.
Preparations are underway for the thousands of participants expected this weekend to attend the Susan G. Komen More than Pink Walk.
Tania Francois reports the money that will be raised locally will remain in South Florida to assist women who are battling breast cancer.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month according to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, there are more than 4 million breast cancer survivors living in the United States.
Carlos Arguelles' wife Scarlet will be ten years cancer-free this December.
Alexa Miranda, Development Manager for Susan G. Komen, talks about her organization and the importance of early breast cancer detection.
The event will honor breast cancer survivors and those who died from it. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Most women diagnosed early with breast cancer now go on to survive the disease long-term
Breast cancer accounts for more than 43,000 deaths every year
