Breast cancer

Women struggle to get potentially cancer-causing breast implants removed, four years after recall

Since manufacturer Allergan recalled textured implants in 2019 due to a link to cancer, thousands of women with the implants have been grappling with what to do.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL Reporter

Using AI to Detect Breast Cancer That Doctors Miss

KECSKEMÉT, Hungary -- Inside a dark room at Bács-Kiskun County Hospital outside Budapest, Dr. Éva Ambrózay, a radiologist with more than two decades of experience, peered at a computer monitor showing a patient's mammogram.

Adam Satariano and Cade Metz, New York Times

New gene classifier identifies risk of breast pre-cancer progression, Duke and Stanford researchers report

A new predictive model could reduce overtreatment of women with breast pre-cancers called ductal carcinoma in situ, researchers including one from Duke University say.

Knowledge of family history prepared Harnett woman for breast cancer battle

With help from family, friends and even thier pup, a Harnett County couple fought cancer side-by-side.

'Catch it early:' Detection gives couple chance to fight cancer together

From a young age, 73-year-old Karen Smith of Broadway in Harnett County was aware of her risk of the disease.

Rick Armstrong, WRAL photojournalist

Komen Research Summit shows progress against breast cancer

Duke and UNC breast cancer researchers now work together to improve therapies as well as work toward a cure.

Komen Research Summit reveals great progress, challenges in the fight against breast cancer

Duke and UNC breast cancer researchers now work together to improve therapies as well as work toward a cure.

Despite death of leading fundraiser, local Komen gala continues mission in her honor

A Wake Forest woman who was leading up the fundraising effort for Saturday's gala died in January. Metastatic breast cancer took her life at just 42.

Debra Morgan, WRAL anchor/reporter

Girl's Night Out: Cary concert raises money for Kay Yow Cancer Fund

Enjoy a girl's night out Saturday at Booth Amphitheatre while raising money for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.

Thousands gather in RTP for Race for a Cure

Thousands of runners, dressed in pink, gathered in Raleigh on Saturday morning to race for a cause. The 26th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure began at 7:45 a.m. at the Boxyard RTP after going virtual for two years.

Thousands race at 26th annual Race for the Cure, first in-person race in 2 years

Thousands of runners, dressed in pink, were lining up in Raleigh on Saturday morning to race for a cause. The 26th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure at the Research Triangle Park begins at 7:45 a.m.

'I'm not ready to leave yet:' Mother with cancer prepares for her first Race for the Cure

This weekend, thousands of people will put on pink and lace up their shoes to fight breast cancer.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

Young mother, newlywed, shares journey with cancer

This weekend, thousands of people will put on pink and lace up their shoes to fight breast cancer.

Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is back in-person

Finally back in-person this year, join the 2022 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure at Frontier RTP.

Study: One in seven breast cancers in US may be overdiagnosed

About one in seven breast cancers detected by mammography screening are over-diagnosed, according to a Duke Cancer Institute study designed to clarify the risk of breast cancer over-diagnosis using contemporary screening technology in the U.S.

Duke study shows over-diagnosis of breast cancer in older women

A new study out of the Duke Cancer Institute found about 1 in 7 breast cancer tumors found through screening are over-diagnosed in women ages 50-74.

Duke study: 1 in 7 breast cancer tumors in women over 50 are over-diagnosed

A new study out of the Duke Cancer Institute in the Annals of Internal Medicine, February 28th issue, shows about one out of seven breast cancer tumors found through screening are over-diagnosed in older women.

'Game changer': Donor gives $25 million to UNC for new cancer center, a record gift

A family member of a UNC cancer patient just made a record-setting donation to establish the UNC Lineberger Center for Triple Negative Breast Cancer.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL Sr. multiplatform producer

Woman's full life illustrative of Duke institute's commitment to 'War on Cancer'

The Duke Cancer Institute was one of the original eight cancer centers in the country to carry out the effort. One patient is very familiar with Duke's work and how they remain very much at the forefront.

Bryan Mims, WRAL reporter

North Raleigh restaurateurs turn personal loss to breast cancer fundraiser

Wakefield Tavern is raising money for breast cancer research, a cause close to the owners.

Local resources for women with cancer

Fortunately, the Triangle has some terrific resources to offer support to moms who find themselves facing a cancer diagnosis.

Jen Hoverstad, WRAL contributor

Local nonprofit helps moms going through cancer treatments

Helene Foundation was founded in 2009 by Dr. Tracy Davidian after she saw what her mother-in-law went through during her throat cancer journey.

Breast cancer, COVID-19 survivor warns of delaying screenings

For the cause of Breast Cancer Awareness month, a Raleigh woman was eager to share her own message of survival.

Raleigh woman warns against delayed breast cancer screening after overcoming 3 life-threatening health scares

For the cause of Breast Cancer Awareness month, a Raleigh woman was eager to share her own message of survival.

Debra Morgan, WRAL anchor/reporter

Five health-focused practices I adopted after having cancer in my 30s

When I was going through cancer treatment, I desperately wanted to figure out how cancer happened to me, and how it could be prevented for the women around me. Although I don't have the answers for how it happened, I do have five-health focused practices I've adopted after cancer.

Jen Hoverstad, WRAL contributor