Living with Breast Cancer
Category: Breast Cancer
There are many options for treating breast cancer, including surgery, hormonal treatments, radiation and chemotherapy. All of these treatments have potential physical and emotional side effects. Discover how two women went through treatment and what they did to cope.

Stages of Breast Cancer
Category: Breast Cancer
Breast cancer stages tell us the characteristics of the cancer and if it has spread beyond the breast tissue. Doctors can use this information to guide treatment decisions. Learn how staging is vital in determining next steps.

Your Breast Cancer Doctor
Category: Breast Cancer
Women with breast cancer face overwhelming decisions. And having the support of friends and family is key. But women who have been through it say that having a caring doctor, one who you know is looking out for your best interests, can make all the difference. Hear what patients and doctors have to say about pulling together a caring and coordinated treatment team.

Early-stage Breast Cancer
Category: Breast Cancer
Finding out you have early-stage breast cancer can be overwhelming. But you can get a handle on the disease by learning some very crucial things about your own cancer. Getting the proper tests to determine the stage and characteristics of your cancer can help dictate what treatments are appropriate. Assembling the right team of doctors who are not only skilled, but also easy to talk to is another key element for managing the disease in the best possible way.

HRT vs Hormonal Treatment
Category: Breast Cancer
Hormone replacement therapy was once used to help women combat the side effects of menopause. But recent studies indicate it may do more harm than good. On the other hand hormonal treatment of breast cancer is very different and can be very useful. In this therapy, doctors attempt to block the production of hormones that are feeding the growth of the cancer. Find out exactly what distinguishes these two therapies from one another.

Hormone Receptor Positive
Category: Breast Cancer
There are a variety of factors that determine what treatments doctors suggest for breast cancer. One crucial aspect of any breast cancer is whether it is hormone receptor positive. If it is, there are a variety of treatments that can help decrease the amount of estrogen in a woman's body helping to prevent the growth of the cancer. Discover how hormones can play a vital part in this disease.

Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Category: Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a disease that can turn a woman's world upside down. There seem to be a million questions that need to be answered. But there are ways to help organize not only how you treat the disease, but the way in which you approach getting the right information to make treatment decisions. Discover what doctors and patients say about becoming your own best advocate.

Bone Issues in Cancer
Category: Breast Cancer
Life isn't easy for people living with cancer and especially for young patients like filmmaker Jessica Wing whose illness and complications had restricted not only her movements, but also her life. After radiation and surgery, Jessica was thankful when her doctor suggested a medical treatment that has helped Jessica resume her routine.

Soraya's Story
Category: Breast Cancer
Award-winning Latina singer-songwriter Soraya has had her share of personal tragedy. She lost her grandmother, her maternal aunt, and her mother to breast cancer. But nothing could have prepared her for her own breast cancer diagnosis at the age of 31. Listen to her story of recovery and why she joined forces with the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation to get an important message out about early detection to her Latino and Hispanic sisters.

Preparing for Side Effects
Category: Breast Cancer
A diagnosis of breast cancer usually leads to some form of surgery. Afterward, various therapies help guard against spread or recurrence of disease. Side effects are common, but many are more easily managed than just a few years ago. Listen as experts describe treatment options and explain what women can expect.

Caring for Bones During Cancer
Category: Breast Cancer
People living with cancer often face the prospect of their cancer spreading to the bone, or of their cancer treatments damaging bone strength. Learn what can be done to protect bone from the complications of cancer.

Interpreting Mammograms
Category: Breast Cancer
While a mammogram is one of the most important tests a woman can take, its findings often seem complex to many women. Learn what doctors look for when they interpret x-ray films of the breast.

Bone Comp. BC.
Category: Breast Cancer
When breast cancer spreads it often ends up in bone. This can cause severe pain, weaken the bones and result in fractures. Learn how these bone complications can be treated and even prevented, making life a little easier for the person with breast cancer.

Aromatase Inhibitors
Category: Breast Cancer
Three aromatase inhibitors are being used to fight breast cancer. They are well established as hormonal agents against advanced-stage disease. Now doctors say they offer promise for some women in treating early breast cancer, too.

Understanding Hormonal Therapy
Category: Breast Cancer
Studies show great promise for drugs called aromatase inhibitors in fighting the recurrence of breast cancer. Find out who may benefit, and what advantages these drugs may hold over tamoxifen.

More Effective Anthracyclines
Category: Breast Cancer
Anthracycline-based therapy is often recommended following surgery for breast cancer to reduce the risk of recurrence. This strategy has proved superior to non-anthracycline regimens but there's always room for improvement. Experts who attended the recent San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium discussed new regimens under investigation. Join some of these experts as they talk about some of the advances in anthracycline-treatment regimens.

Anthracyclines and Stage
Category: Breast Cancer
Anthracycline-based therapy is a popular approach for the treatment of breast cancer in both early and advanced stages. Studies have shown that it can effectively prevent recurrence while preserving the patients quality of life. Tune is as doctors from the 24th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium share their thoughts about anthracyclines and the role they play in the different disease stages.

Benefits of Anthracyclines
Category: Breast Cancer
Anthracyclines are becoming an increasingly important part of adjuvant therapy for breast cancer, with new data demonstrating its significant survival benefits.

Issues in Hormonal Therapy
Category: Breast Cancer
Hormonal therapy is a well-established option in the treatment of breast cancer, but researchers are still learning how to use it more effectively in both early and late stages of the disease. Important new developments were a big topic at this year's 24th annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, and we sat down with two leading experts for an inside look.

Options in Hormonal Therapy
Category: Breast Cancer
Hormonal therapy has progressed steadily since it was introduced as treatment for breast cancer, and this year was no exception. At the 24th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, researchers presented information on the newest hormonal agents, and discussed new uses for existing drugs. Tune in to learn about the latest advances from top experts at the conference.

Hormonal Therapy
Category: Breast Cancer
As with virtually any medication, the benefits of hormonal therapy for breast cancer always come with the risk of side effects. At this year's 24th Annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, presentations addressed the relative benefits and side effects of various hormonal therapies, and implications for treatment. Join us as we talk to two experts from the conference about this important issue.

Adjuvant Therapy Success
Category: Breast Cancer
Adjuvant therapy is usually required in the treatment of breast cancer. It can prevent the cancer from spreading to other parts of the body and thus significantly increase a patient's chances for cure and long-term survival. Join Dr. Hope Rugo as she discusses the latest developments in adjuvant therapy, and how it is improving success rates in breast cancer treatment.

Adjuvant Therapy Side Effects
Category: Breast Cancer
For most breast cancer patients, adjuvant therapy is a crucial part of treatment. Like many successful drug therapies, however, adjuvant therapy can cause a number of side effects. Join Dr. Hope Rugo as she discusses these side effects and how doctors keep them from outweighing the benefits of therapy.

Adjuvant Therapy Types
Category: Breast Cancer
Adjuvant therapy, which is used to treat the spread of cancer beyond the breast, is recommended for most breast cancer patients. There are several types of adjuvant therapy, and the best one for you depends on a number of factors, from your age to the size of your tumor. Join Dr. William Gradishar as he discusses how this therapy is tailored for individual patients.

Breast Cancer Detection
Category: Breast Cancer
Advances in breast cancer treatment always spark a lot of interest. But equally important are new techniques for detection and diagnosis -- in most cases, early detection means a better chance of recovery.

Digital Mammography
Category: Breast Cancer
Digital mammography has been touted as the "single biggest advance in mammography in 30 years." On our webcast, we'll visit a top digital mammography center and get a first-hand view of this new imaging technique in action. You'll see a patient undergoing digital mammography, then watch as the images are manipulated to achieve a more powerful diagnosis. We'll also interview the breast radiologist who interprets the scans for further insight into this new and important technology.

Breast Cancer Risk
Category: Breast Cancer
Breast cancer can strike any woman. But certain lifestyle choices and personal traits - including your genetic makeup - can affect your risk. What are the major factors, and how can you determine your risk? Join us as we talk to Seema Kahn, MD, of the Northwestern Medical School, for a detailed look at this important issue.

Breast MRI
Category: Breast Cancer
Although Magnetic Resonance Imaging has been used as a powerful tool in other fields for several years, its use for diagnosing breast cancer is a new development. Today, there is an increasing role for breast MRI in certain patients.

Breast Cancer Genetics
Category: Breast Cancer
There has been much talk in the popular media about the breast cancer genes BRCA1 and BRCA2--and researchers are currently in the process of mapping even more genes related to the development of breast cancer. Only 10 to 15 percent of breast cancers are hereditary, but genetic research will continue to further our understanding of this disease--and perhaps lead the way to a cure. Join our panel of experts for a look at the future of breast cancer genetics research.

Breast Ultrasound
Category: Breast Cancer
When a suspicious mass in the breast is found by mammography or felt by a patient, a follow-up imaging study is usually recommended. One such study, breast ultrasound, has been a proven diagnostic tool for several years. On our webcast, we'll visit a top breast ultrasound suite and go through the process step by step with a real patient. A breast radiologist will be on hand to explain how the procedure works, and discuss how breast ultrasound is used to diagnose the area of concern.

PET Scans
Category: Breast Cancer
Already used to evaluate such conditions as lung cancer and brain tumors, PET scanning is emerging as a useful tool to help determine how far breast tumors have spread. On our webcast, we'll visit a leading breast PET center at the Duke University Medical Center to watch this fascinating technology in action. We'll take you through the process from beginning to end, and talk to a leading breast radiologist about how PET scanning works and how it is used to diagnose breast cancer.