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May 27, 2023, 5:06 PM

Promising advances in the detection and treatment of breast cancer

Technology still being developed in order to use AI to potentially find new ways to analyze, detect and treat the spread of breast cancer.
May 27, 2023, 5:06 PM
Promising advances in the detection and treatment of breast cancer
May 11, 2023, 7:39 PM

New draft guidance drops breast cancer screening age from 50 to 40 for women with average risk

Most women should start screening for breast cancer at age 40, and they should get screened every other year through age 74, according to new draft guidance.
May 11, 2023, 7:39 PM
New draft guidance drops breast cancer screening age
May 10, 2023, 2:58 PM

New guidance for women to get breast cancer screenings starting at age 40

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force's draft guidance drops the recommended age from 50 amid mounting evidence showing higher rates of breast cancer among women in their 40s.
May 10, 2023, 2:58 PM
New guidance for women to get breast cancer screenings starting at age 40
May 10, 2023, 12:05 AM

Panel recommends lower age for breast cancer screenings

Women should start screening for breast cancer at age 40, down from 50, according to new draft guidance Tuesday from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
May 10, 2023, 12:05 AM
Panel recommends lower age for breast cancer screenings
May 9, 2023, 7:26 PM

Draft guidance would lower breast cancer screening age

Dr. Maxine Jochelson of Memorial Sloan Kettering breaks down draft guidance from federal health officials that would lower the recommended age for women to get breast cancer screenings.
May 9, 2023, 7:26 PM
Draft guidance would lower breast cancer screening age
May 9, 2023, 6:02 PM

New guidance drops breast cancer screening age to 40

Prior recommendations from the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force said women should start screening at 50.
May 9, 2023, 6:02 PM
New guidance drops breast cancer screening age to 40
1 month ago

Higher breast cancer risk among Black women shows need for earlier screening: Study

A study released last week has shed some new light on how breast cancer rates have been disproportionately affecting Black female patients.
1 month ago
Higher breast cancer risk among Black women shows need for earlier screening: Study
2 months ago

All types of hormonal birth control raise breast cancer risk slightly, study finds

All types of hormonal contraceptives carry a small increased risk of breast cancer.
2 months ago
New study sheds more light on hormonal birth control, cancer risk
2 months ago

Study looks at breast cancer risk associated with hormonal birth control

ABC News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton breaks down the study's findings and offers guidance for women.
2 months ago
Study looks at breast cancer risk associated with hormonal birth control
3 months ago

How artificial intelligence is being used to detect breast cancer

As AI touches seemingly everything, that includes breast cancer screening too.
3 months ago
How AI is being used to detect breast cancer
3 months ago

FDA announces new requirements for mammogram facilities

The FDA will now require mammogram facilities to inform women if they have dense breast tissue.
3 months ago
FDA announces new requirements for mammogram facilities
3 months ago

FDA says mammogram facilities must notify women if they have dense breast tissue to reduce cancer risk

In a major effort to improve breast cancer prevention, the FDA will now require mammogram facilities to inform women if they have dense breast tissue.
3 months ago
New requirements for mammograms
4 months ago

Peloton instructor reveals breast cancer diagnosis at age 35

Leanne Hainsby said she got a second opinion that "saved my life."
4 months ago
Peloton instructor battling breast cancer at 35
4 months ago

Woman diagnosed with breast cancer at 29 shares viral message on TikTok

Philecia La'Bounty said she was 29 when she felt a lump on her left breast.
4 months ago
Woman diagnosed with breast cancer at 29 shares viral message on TikTok
5 months ago

Bringing breast cancer awareness into the new year

Certified health coach, trainer and breast cancer survivor Samantha Harris joins us to discuss the mind-body benefits of yoga for survivors.
5 months ago
Bringing breast cancer awareness into the new year
5 months ago

Breast cancer survivors can pause treatments to have babies: Study

Dr. Halle Moore and mother Katie Robb Sewall talk about a study showing breast cancer survivors can pause hormone treatments to get pregnant without raising the chance of cancer coming back.
5 months ago
Breast cancer survivors can pause treatments to have babies: Study
7 months ago

Breast cancer survivor runs marathon

From radiation treatment to the running trail, breast cancer survivor Christina Ortega shares her story of strength as she gears up for the New York City marathon.
7 months ago
Breast cancer survivor runs marathon
7 months ago

Breast cancer vaccine shows promising signs in preliminary study

Researchers at the University of Washington found that a breast cancer vaccine successfully showed its ability to trigger an immune system response and appeared to be safe.
7 months ago
Breast cancer vaccine shows promising signs in preliminary study
7 months ago

Moms dress as zombies, dance to ‘Thriller’ to raise breast cancer research funds

The “MOMbies” have been grooving since 2016 and 100% of the proceeds they fundraise go to The Cancer Couch Foundation for metastatic breast cancer research.
7 months ago
Moms dress as zombies, dance to ‘Thriller’ to raise breast cancer research funds
7 months ago

Sister cancer survivors create mastectomy-friendly swimwear

Colette Callister, Jennifer Anderson and Nicole Bruderer founded their swimwear brand “Lime Ricki” in 2007 because they “wanted to do something meaningful.”
7 months ago
Sister cancer survivors create mastectomy-friendly swimwear
7 months ago

3-time breast cancer survivor runs across America

Three-time breast cancer survivor, Judy Pickett, ran 160 races across America to advocate for breast cancer awareness.
7 months ago
3-time breast cancer survivor runs across America
7 months ago

Increasing awareness of breast cancer in men

Men account for about 1% of all breast cancer cases in the United States but they are more likely to be diagnosed in more advanced stages.
7 months ago
Increasing awareness of breast cancer in men
7 months ago

Thriving Pink: Buildings across the country and world light up for MBC

Creator of Light Up MBC Live, Tami Eagle Bowling, talks about the monumental event for Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day and how #LightUpMBC got started.
7 months ago
Thriving Pink: Buildings across the country and world light up for MBC
7 months ago

First lady to host roundtable on breast and cervical cancer

The White House says first lady Jill Biden will host a roundtable Monday on breast and cervical cancer
7 months ago
First lady to host roundtable on breast and cervical cancer
7 months ago

How breast cancer survivors navigate life after treatment

Over the past three decades, death rates from the disease have decreased by about 40%, but for some survivors, the transition to life after treatment can be difficult.
7 months ago
How breast cancer survivors navigate life after treatment
7 months ago

Personal trainer transforms recovery experience for post-mastectomy survivors

For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Beth Nicely talks about her 12-week program aimed at helping mastectomy survivors begin rehabilitation within days of their surgery.
7 months ago
Personal trainer transforms recovery experience for post-mastectomy survivors
7 months ago

Importance of breast cancer detection in Black women

Black women are 41% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women and diagnosis often comes at a later stage.
7 months ago
Importance of breast cancer detection in Black women
7 months ago

Breast cancer survivor's inspiring story

Darleen Alvarez’s experience as a cancer patient didn’t just change her life, it caused her to change her career. At 45, she started training to become a nurse.
7 months ago
Breast cancer survivor's inspiring story
7 months ago

Thriving Pink: Foods that could possibly make an impact on breast cancer and beyond

Nutritionist Maya Feller explains how Anticarcinogenic food could lower the risk of developing cancer.
7 months ago
Thriving Pink: Foods that could possibly make an impact on breast cancer and beyond
8 months ago

Special surprise for UGA breast cancer survivors

“GMA3” surprises breast cancer survivor and mother of University of Georgia cornerback Kelee Ringo, Tralee Hale, and Jay and Teresa Abbott, co-founders of Bulldogs Battling Breast Cancer.
8 months ago
Special surprise for UGA breast cancer survivors
8 months ago

Women with metastatic breast cancer share stories to help others

Oct. 13 is Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, which raises awareness of a type of cancer that affects nearly 164,000 women in the U.S.
8 months ago
Women with metastatic breast cancer share stories to help others
8 months ago

2 women honor sister’s love of travel after losing her to breast cancer

The Tambe sisters started an organization, “Fight through Flights,” which offers free wellness trips and activities for Black women fighting cancer.
8 months ago
2 women honor sister’s love of travel after losing her to breast cancer
8 months ago

Dr. Kristi Funk talks new advancements in fight against breast cancer

The surgeon and author of the book, "Breasts: The Owner's Manual," discusses the latest news and weighs in on steps to help prevent breast cancer.
8 months ago
Dr. Kristi Funk talks new advancements in fight against breast cancer
8 months ago

Inflammatory breast cancer survivor shares journey to recovery

Katrece Nolen was a 37-year-old mom of three who had recently launched her own consulting company when she was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer.
8 months ago
Inflammatory breast cancer survivor shares journey to recovery
8 months ago

A look at the latest technology for breast cancer treatment

"GMA" dives into the cutting-edge advances of breast cancer treatment and new tests that can determine the best way to tackle the disease.
8 months ago
A look at the latest technology for breast cancer treatment
8 months ago

21st Century Cures Act

ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton discusses the 21st Century Cures Act, and whether patients should have access to test results before speaking with their doctors.
8 months ago
21st Century Cures Act
8 months ago

New study finds decline in overall breast cancer deaths

The American Cancer Society found a 43% decline in overall deaths from breast cancer in the past 30 years, but the mortality rate for Black women is 40% higher in comparison to white women.
8 months ago
New study finds decline in overall breast cancer deaths
8 months ago

How to reduce breast cancer risks

Dr. Elizabeth Comen joins GMA3 to talk about ways to reduce breast cancer risks, including food and exercise tips and reducing alcohol consumption.
8 months ago
How to reduce breast cancer risks
8 months ago

Experts share tips for breast self-exam

Kellie Goss and Dr. Anne Peled of the organization The Breasties share the best tips for at-home exams.
8 months ago
Experts share tips for breast self-exam
8 months ago

The latest advancement in the fight against breast cancer

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the "GMA" series "Thriving in Pink" will share stories, advancements and organizations fighting against breast cancer.
8 months ago
The latest advancement in the fight against breast cancer
8 months ago

2 women of ‘Mammovan’ give mobile mammograms, get a surprise

Early detection of breast cancer is so important and two women who volunteer with the Mount Sinai Mobile Mammography Van are making the procedure more accessible.
8 months ago
2 women of ‘Mammovan’ give mobile mammograms, get a surprise
8 months ago

Young women share breast cancer journeys on social media

Women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer are taking to social media to raise awareness of the disease in younger women.
8 months ago
Young women share breast cancer journeys on social media
8 months ago

Celebrating Breast cancer awareness month

President Biden has set big goals in advancement in cancer treatment with his “cancer moonshot” initiative.
8 months ago
Celebrating Breast cancer awareness month
8 months ago

News ways to diagnose breast cancer

Dr. Elizabeth Comen, oncologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discusses advancements in treatment of metastatic breast cancer and more with “GMA.”
8 months ago
News ways to diagnose breast cancer
8 months ago

Katie Couric reveals breast cancer diagnosis

Couric said she has undergone surgery and radiation since being diagnosed with breast cancer.
8 months ago
Katie Couric reveals breast cancer diagnosis
9 months ago

Woman initially denied a mammogram diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer

Philecia La'Bounty is now on a mission to help other women advocate for their own health.
9 months ago
Woman initially denied a mammogram diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer
10 months ago

FDA approves new breast cancer treatment

The new treatment targets cancer that can't be removed or that has metastasized to other parts of the body.
10 months ago
FDA approves new breast cancer treatment
1 year ago

Mom of 2 battles breast cancer while pregnant

Stephanie Schmidt, 30, says her breast cancer was discovered at a prenatal visit.
1 year ago
Mom gets breast cancer diagnosis at 8-week prenatal visit
1 year ago

Cancer drug could help women with metastatic breast cancer live longer, study says

A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine says treating HER2-negative breast cancer patients with the existing cancer drug, Enhertu, can elongate their lives by five or six months.
1 year ago
Cancer drug could help women with metastatic breast cancer live longer, study says
1 year ago

‘Little Women’ star Terra Jole talks breast cancer diagnosis

The reality television personality underwent a double mastectomy to avoid a recurrence of the cancer and is sharing what is next on her health journey.
1 year ago
‘Little Women’ star Terra Jole talks breast cancer diagnosis