[KARE 11, January 18, 2019]
When Melissa Black began fighting breast cancer, she knew she wasn't alone. Her husband & her two sons fought through the tough days with her. Read more.
January 18, 2019
[KMSP Fox 9, January 01, 0001]
According to new research out this week, women who have babies have an increased risk for breast cancer, compared to women who don't give birth. The study from the University of North Carolina reports that the risk rises and then falls over time, peaking about five years after birth.
December 11, 2018
[WCCO-TV, November 23, 2018]
Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer & the 2nd most deadly kind of cancer found in women. Nearly 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer.
November 23, 2018
[WCCO Radio, June 04, 2018]
A new study says that women with certain kinds of breast cancer may not need to undergo chemo therapy. Allina Health Virginia Piper Cancer institute oncologist Dr. Michaela Tsai talked with WCCO Radio about what this new information means.
June 04, 2018
[KARE 11, May 02, 2018]
Thinking about doing one of those at-home DNA tests? Curious about your ancestry or whether you’re predisposed to certain diseases and conditions?
May 02, 2018
[WCCO-TV, April 30, 2018]
There’s an at-home test to show a woman’s risk for cancer. MAGENTA is a free, nationwide clinical trial for women at risk for breast or ovarian cancer.
April 30, 2018
[KARE 11, April 27, 2018]
According to the FDA, there’s been an increase in the number of unique non-breast cancer cases linked to certain types of implants. Learn more.
April 27, 2018
[WCCO Radio, February 05, 2018]
Scientists are reporting progress on a blood test to detect many types of cancer at an early stage, including some of the most deadly ones that lack screening tools now. These tests are not available, yet, but oncologist, Dr. Stuart Bloom at Allina's Virginia Piper Center , told WCCO Radio these new development do hold great promise.
February 05, 2018
[KSTP TV, January 06, 2018]
Nearly 16 million women in the U.S. use some form of hormonal birth control. A recent study shows the use of such birth controls could increase the risk of breast cancer.
January 06, 2018
[KARE 11, October 26, 2017]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about the disease and those who are affected by it. Among them, Emmy-winning actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who recently announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer.
October 26, 2017