Breast cancer

Money, time are main reasons women skip mammograms

According to the latest Vital Signs study, 65% of women ages 50-74 with three or more health-related social needs, are keeping up with regular mammograms. About a third are not.

Grace Hayba, WRAL health reporter

Viral video: Wilmington woman beats cancer, gets engaged

A victory over beating cancer became a viral video thanks to a very special proposal in Wilmington.

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How Breast Cancer Risk Assessment scores help catch disease earlier

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Scores are a tool used by medical professionals to help determine a patient's risk of developing cancer.

Your Breast Cancer Risk Assessment score can help determine cancer risk. Here's how it's calculated

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Scores are a tool used by medical professionals to help determine a patient's risk of developing cancer.

Grace Hayba, WRAL health reporter

Olivia Munn shares she was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after 'normal' mammogram

(CNN) -- Olivia Munn has gone public with her breast cancer diagnosis.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN

New study points to different tumor biology based on race

Chemotherapy is a common first step for those diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, but it doesn't work as well for all races.

New Duke Study finds breast cancer tumors may differ based on race

Chemotherapy is a common first step for those diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, but it doesn't work as well for all races.

Grace Hayba, WRAL health reporter

Infusion therapies offer hope for those with metastatic cancer

2024 marks six years since Levene first learned she had metastatic breast cancer. She said each year has been a gift, and she's thankful for every moment she has with her husband and children.

Advances in treatments add years of life for those with metastatic breast cancer

One in eight American women has chance of developing breast cancer. About 30% of breast cancers eventually metastasize - the spread to elsewhere in the body.

Grace Hayba, WRAL health reporter

Mammography AI can cost patients extra. Is it worth it?

In recent years, AI software that helps radiologists detect problems or diagnose cancer using mammography has been moving into clinical use.

By Michelle Andrews, KFF Health News

New data shows cancer deaths on decline, new diagnoses hit record high

The latest annual report by the American Cancer Society (ACS) shows cancer mortality is on the decline but projected new diagnoses are expected to set a new record.

Grace Hayba, WRAL health reporter

DAVID FRENCH: A terrible phone call and what came next

Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024 -- A cancer diagnosis, a Swedish proverb and the blessing of human connection.

Fingerprint test could replace mammogram

A new non-invasive screening test could help diagnose breast cancer, potentially saving many lives.

A profile in courage: How my little sister's 50-year fight against disease would have made Jimmy V proud

Editor's note: Scores of family and friends gathered on March 9, 2020, to honor the life of Cyndi Rose McHolland Boome following a years-long battle against cancer. But Cyndi's battle against disease actually began 50 years earlier when a tumor was found in her right shoulder. Cyndi was the younger of two sisters to Rick…

Breast cancer vaccine in early clinical trials

A new vaccine being studied in early clinical trials may hold the potential to help some women with breast cancer.

Trials begin for vaccine to prevent recurrence of triple-negative breast cancer

Anixa Biosciences tested the three-part vaccine on 16 women with positive results and no significant side effects.

'Making strides against breast cancer' walk in Cary raises awareness and money Saturday

The walk was held Saturday morning to celebrate breast cancer survivors and their caregivers.

NCFC Youth's 'Pink Out' game raises money for breast cancer research

The game took place at WRAL soccer park on Saturday afternoon

Thousands come out to run for breast cancer awareness

Survivors, supporters and those currently fighting came out to support breast cancer awareness.

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3D mobile mammography could save lives

Sunday marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time to educate men and women about the importance of having annual breast exams. Terry Spicer, founder and CEO for Sisters Inspiring Sisters, talks about mobile mammography and a free breast cancer screening event on Oct. 30.

GoFundMe for Fuquay-Varina woman with stage-four breast cancer raises over $100,000

Danielle McKean is receiving treatment thousands of miles away from her kids in Arizona after her insurance refused to cover a drug she needed to treat the disease.

Julian Grace, WRAL anchor/reporter

Donations pour in for Fuquay-Varina mother with stage four breast cancer

Danielle McKean was forced to seek treatment for her cancer out of state after her insurance denied covering a drug she needed for treatment. Now, a GoFundMe campaign has raised over $100,000 for her expenses.

When should you get a mammogram?

Breast cancer screening saves lives, but when to start screening hasn't always been clear. While the age to start has been debated in recent years, most experts now agree that women should start having mammograms at age 40.

Women aren't prioritizing their health. They need to

Dr. Anita Skariah, an internist with UNC Health who treats women at various stages of life, calls women master multitaskers. Skariah said most women she sees all have one thing in common -- they put their health on the back burner.

Go to the doctor: May is Women's Health Month. Here's what women should know

May is Women's Health Month, but so many women don't prioritize their health.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL senior multiplatform producer