Hundreds ran in the annual Donna Deegan Breast Cancer Marathon to fight for hope and remembrance.

Hundreds ran in the annual Donna Deegan Breast Cancer Marathon to fight for hope and remembrance.

Breast cancer is the second most common cancer for women in the United States. It’s also why it’s now recommended that all women get a breast cancer risk assessment when they turn 25, especially those with a family history.

Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers that affects women globally.

A new initiative launched in 20 states, including Florida and Georgia, aims to gain an understanding of cancer disparities and other health conditions among black women.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is encouraging women to get breast cancer screenings starting at the age of 40.

A local hair stylist is giving back to breast cancer survivors in a truly amazing way. She’s giving away free wigs to help these women feel beautiful through their fight.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and various Flagler County law enforcement departments are showing support by making some additions to patrol vehicles.

This mother of two really puts the “active” in “active-duty."

The specifics of each stage of breast cancer.

Ashley Harding, a seasoned reporter on The Morning Show, had heard about and covered stories involving young women diagnosed with breast cancer, so she couldn't help but worry when she found a small lump the size of a BB during a breast self-exam three years ago.

Donna Deegan is a three-time breast cancer survivor.

Breast cancer awareness is abundant, as it well should be, but what we don't talk about often enough is breast cancer in men.

Many of us are aware that genetics can play a big role in the risk of getting breast cancer, but age is also a factor.

By now, it's safe to assume most people know: You see a pink ribbon and you immediately think of breast cancer awareness.

October kicks off Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and on Saturday, The Donna Foundation had its 15th running of its annual 5K race.

When it comes to matters of health, it's easy to get misinformation. Breast cancer has a ton of awareness, but yet, there are still things about it that people get wrong.

A group of breast cancer awareness advocates have recast a nursery rhyme to serve as a reminder that women should take charge of their health.

A group of breast cancer awareness advocates have recast a nursery rhyme to serve as a reminder that women should take charge of their health.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed or perhaps it was a friend or relative -- even if you’re just curious, we’ll help answer some of your questions.

Last year, it was just a dream -- serving as a safe haven of comfort and peace, for women recovering from major breast cancer surgery. Now, it’s become a reality for Pat and Phil Gonzales.

Pat Gonzales knows firsthand what it means to be diagnosed with breast cancer, get radiation and then undergo a double mastectomy.

For someone who has never had to experience or endure breast cancer, it might be understandable that there are questions involved. Does a diagnosis typically come as a surprise, or do people often suspect that something feels not quite right?

Many of us are aware that genetics can play a big role in the risk of getting breast cancer, but age is also a factor. Though breast cancer is far less common in men than women, age still plays a role, as the older he is, the more likely a man is to get breast cancer. For men, about half were diagnosed with breast cancer before age 67, and half after. Just like with women, men, too, are impacted by race and ethnicity when it comes to breast cancer diagnoses. [READ NEXT: Hospice nurse with breast cancer fired while on leave for treatment | Breast cancer affects men, too, and with higher mortality rates | What is metastatic breast cancer?]

For someone who has never had to experience or endure breast cancer, it might be understandable that there are questions involved.

For someone who has never had to experience or endure breast cancer, it might be understandable that there are questions involved. Does a diagnosis typically come as a surprise, or do people often suspect that something feels not quite right?

As important as mammograms are in detecting breast cancer, self-exams are just as vital for early detection.

A different kind of fasting is the Fasting Mimicking Diet, or FMD, as the experts at Ackerman Cancer Center said. One in eight women in America will develop breast cancer in their lifetime, the numbers from the American Cancer Society show. And just last month, Nature Communications published research from a randomized phase 2 trial that analyzed the impact of FMD in breast cancer patients under chemotherapy. Researchers found that FMD can sensitize breast cancer cells to chemotherapy both at the clinical and pathological levels. “Instead, fasting deprives proliferating cancer cells of nutrients, growth and other factors, which renders them more sensitive to cancer therapy and increases cell death."

We realize the questions above are quite personal. But we’ll ask, for anyone who might be open to sharing: How did you learn of your breast cancer?

The short answer: All breast imaging tests are less than perfect, each breast imaging exam provides different information, and all breast imaging studies are complimentary. Upsides: Mammograms are the cornerstone, first-line screening tool for early breast cancer detection because they are a quick, cost-efficient way to get a global view of how the breast tissues are organized, and assess for any changes related to early breast cancer. Downsides: Mammograms are less sensitive in the detection of early breast cancer if a woman has dense breast tissue. Upsides: Breast MRI is the single-most sensitive and specific breast imaging test available for the detection of early breast cancer. By leveraging the strengths of multiple breast imaging modalities, breast imaging physicians provide patients with the most accurate evaluation possible to rule out the presence of early, curable breast cancer.

These days, it’s pretty rare not to know someone who has struggled with cancer, especially breast cancer.

In January 2019, Karen Madaras and her business partner took a leap of faith -- or a powerful, ninja-warrior-style athletic jump, to be more accurate: They opened a themed gym in the Memorial area of Houston.

These days, it’s pretty rare not to know someone who has struggled with cancer, especially breast cancer.

Kelly Youngs, the founder of She Is Fierce! is here with us today with a special Fresh Start guest in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month. Cindy Chaconas who is a breast cancer survivor and the...

By now, it's safe to assume most people know: You see a pink ribbon and you immediately think of breast cancer awareness. With that, the stage was set for the breast cancer awareness ribbon, the website said. [READ NEXT: Breast cancer affects men, too, and with higher mortality rates | Young girls around world suffering from breast ironing abuse | What is metastatic breast cancer? ] "In 1991, pink ribbons were distributed to all breast cancer survivors and participants of the Komen New York City Race for the Cure. And thus, the birth of the pink ribbon."

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer, and a leading cause of death among women? Studies have suggested that breastfeeding reduces breast cancer risk. “I had brought my hand pump and I just decided to go for it. “It takes a little bit of work with the hand pump, and my legs were very tired.

Two years ago, a large Canadian study in breast cancer concluded that extending adjuvant hormonal treatment of breast cancer from 5 years to 10 years improved disease control for some patients – primarily post-menopausal women with high risk features. It has long been considered standard to use five years of treatment with anti-estrogen therapy. I would recommend a careful discussion of the risks and benefits of the duration of treatment with your physician. While hormone treatment is generally well tolerated, it was clear that there was difficulty in patients complying with the treatment for extended duration as well. In summary, it looks like 7 years is the maximum time for adjuvant hormonal therapy for post-menopausal women – good news for women with breast cancer.

Breast density - and perhaps more importantly, the ramifications of having dense breast tissue - can be confusing topics for both patients and providers. But understanding the concept of breast density is very important, because your breast density may influence your individual breast cancer screening plan. Breast density is important because women with dense breasts (higher proportion of glandular tissue compared to fat) have a higher risk of breast cancer compared to women with low breast density (mostly fat). Breast density is therefore considered an independent risk factor for breast cancer. For all women, though, the fundamental first steps toward developing a personalized breast cancer screening plan start with talking to your doctor about your individual breast cancer risk, and undergoing regular screening mammography.

There was a time when a woman diagnosed with breast cancer depended on her circle of friends, family and work colleagues for emotional support. When a woman is newly diagnosed with breast cancer, she often seeks out online forums and discussion boards at cancer sites, like the Breast Cancer Site or Young Survival Coalition. The Breast Cancer Site page on Facebook has almost 250,000 fans. Dian, a radio journalist, uses her Facebook and Twitter pages to keep friends and family updated about the progress of her breast cancer treatment. Marie says she is careful to filter information about breast cancer to make sure it is substantiated.

The main reason for the difference in survival rates is that breast cancer is not just one disease. Women and men with ER-positive breast cancer tend to have an initial lower risk of the cancer coming back after breast surgery compared with women whose tumors do not have estrogen receptors (known as ER-negative breast cancer). Information regarding a tumor's ER status is one of the most important factors that guide breast cancer treatment decisions. Another very important type of breast cancer is the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, or HER-2 amplified breast cancer subset. It is important for doctors to be able to identify and understand these and other specific subtypes of breast cancer.

Although male breast cancer accounts for only 1 percent of all breast cancer cases in the U.S., the incidence rate among males increased annually between 1975 and 2004. Because male breast cancer is so rare, delayed diagnosis often results in the disease proving more deadly for men. "I lost my father to male breast cancer because there wasn't sufficient awareness about how this disease impacts men," Nick said. "There is a tremendous need to increase male breast cancer awareness efforts across the country." That search was hard at times as information about male breast cancer was, and still can be, hard to come by.

Liz Sinclair, Contributing writerMany women these days with breast cancer return to work while still undergoing treatment. Women with breast cancer who return to work should inform their health care providers so that treatments can be scheduled outside of working hours. Dian, a radio journalist, returned to work six weeks after undergoing surgery for breast cancer while still receiving chemotherapy and radiation. Barbara Hoffman, a founding chair of the National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, said, "Employment discrimination against cancer survivors has decreased. Also, attitudes about cancer exemplified by the use of terms such as cancer survivor and cancer survivorship have also helped to decrease workplace discrimination."

Of course, relationships are affected during a disease as devastating as breast cancer, but we have some control over whether this effect is negative or positive. Breast cancer is one of the most commonly found types of cancer. A woman's concept of breast cancer may color all her interactions, making it difficult to relate normally. Breast cancer can also affect one's sense of identity. Continuing to be happy to see the person, and showing it, is important for the breast cancer patient to see in the faces of those around her.

By Mayo Clinic News NetworkMore women with cancer in one breast are opting to have both breasts removed to reduce their risk of future cancer. Women with breast cancer have many decisions to make about their treatment, including the degree of surgery to have. Options include lumpectomy, followed by radiation; having one or both breasts removed; and if the choice is mastectomy, whether to have breast reconstruction. In the new study, Mayo researchers surveyed 621 women who had cancer in one breast and had family histories of breast cancer and chose double mastectomies. Seventy-three percent said they would make the same decision about whether to have breast reconstruction surgery or not.

When cooked and eaten with other foods, alliums including onions, garlic, leeks, shallots and chives can lower your insulin peaks, reduce inflammation and protect you against cancer. In particular, Dr. Richard Beliveau of the Charles-Bruneau Cancerology Center in Canada, found that garlic, leeks and green onions were among the top foods that inhibit breast cancer growth. HerbsHerbs may add flavor to your food, but they can also help fight cancer. WalnutsWalnuts may provide the body with omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and other nutrients that reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to a study. Testing showed that walnut consumption significantly decreased breast tumor incidence, the number of glands with a tumor and tumor size, according to a news release.