Your guide to breast cancer prevention

Let’s go beyond the basics to understand the breast cancer risk factors, preventive steps you can take to lower your risk and how Ohio State experts are evolving the field of research and treatment for breast cancer.

Cancer

Health Talks: How 3D mammograms improve breast cancer diagnosis

Our breast imaging expert explains why mammograms are important, and what every woman should know about being screened, including the latest in 3D mammography available at Ohio State.

Cancer

The three most common signs of breast cancer

By Bridget Oppong, MD

Recognize the three most common signs of breast cancer. An Ohio State breast cancer specialist explains.

Cancer

Assuming breast changes are ‘normal’ could lead to missed breast cancer diagnosis

By Amanda Harper

Ohio State cancer experts are working to shine a light on a rare form of breast cancer that’s often dismissed as ‘’normal” breast changes and can masquerade as infection.

Cancer

Oncologist’s own breast cancer diagnosis strengthens unwavering devotion to patients

By Alayna DeMartini

Ohio State breast cancer specialist Bhuvaneswari Ramaswamy, MD, is even more driven to advance breast cancer research and improve the care of her patients since her own diagnosis with advanced-stage breast cancer.

Cancer

Breast cancer can take many forms — here are 5 lesser-known symptoms to look for

October 4, 2023

Breast cancer can take many forms. One in 8 women will have breast cancer at some point. Here are five lesser-known symptoms you should look for and when you should get screened.

Cancer

Cancer prevention expert working to ensure no one dies from preventable cancers

By Kelli Trinoskey

An Ohio State cancer researcher has devoted her career to understanding barriers to cancer screening and prevention to ensure no one dies of preventable cancers.

Cancer

Are you clear about dense breast tissue? Take our quiz to find out

By Amy Kerger, DO

Many women are diagnosed with dense breast tissue. An Ohio State breast cancer expert breaks down the truth and misconceptions about its link to cancer risk.

Cancer

How to reduce your risk of developing breast cancer

By Sagar Sardesai, MBBS

Many factors influence your risk of developing breast cancer, but there are steps you can take to reduce your risk.

Exercise and Nutrition

What you eat plays a role in reducing breast cancer risk factors

By Candice Schreiber, RD, LD

We hear it a lot: Eat mostly foods from plants. But we may not have heard how that can help reduce risk factors for breast cancer. An Ohio State dietitian explains.

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The OSUCCC – James is one of the world’s leading authorities on breast cancer, and we’re consistently paving the way in research for better prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all types of the disease.

Learn more about breast cancer care at the OSUCCC – James

Cancer

When should you get a mammogram? New recommendations say age 40 for average-risk women

May 30, 2023

Average risk women should start getting mammograms at age 40.

Cancer

What is ‘primary cancer,’ and can you have more than one?

By Margaret Gatti-Mays, MD, MPH

What does it mean to receive a double cancer diagnosis, and how common is it? An Ohio State cancer expert explains.

Research Advances

Survey finds most women unaware of the signs of inflammatory breast cancer

By Amanda Harper

Most women aren’t aware of the signs of a rare and deadly form of breast cancer, according to a national survey. Learn the warning signs of inflammatory breast cancer and why immediate diagnosis is so critical.

Cancer

Men should be tested for the BRCA breast cancer gene, too

By Lindsey Byrne, MS

Men are just as likely as women to inherit and pass down either of two genes associated with several cancers. Hear from an Ohio State genetic counselor on why genetic testing might be a good choice.

Cancer

Microsurgery techniques advance breast cancer reconstruction and lymphedema outcomes

By Bob Hecker

Microsurgery techniques are being used to treat or prevent one of the primary complications of cancer surgery, the painful condition lymphedema.

Family Health

Nine questions every woman should ask her mom

July 6, 2022

One way to reach your best health as a woman is to prepare for what might be in your future, and one of the best ways to do that is to talk to a woman who shares many of your genes: your mom.

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Your guide to breast cancer prevention

Let’s go beyond the basics to understand the breast cancer risk factors, preventive steps you can take to lower your risk and how Ohio State experts are evolving the field of research and treatment for breast cancer.

Health Talks: How 3D mammograms improve breast cancer diagnosis

The three most common signs of breast cancer

Assuming breast changes are ‘normal’ could lead to missed breast cancer diagnosis

Oncologist’s own breast cancer diagnosis strengthens unwavering devotion to patients

Breast cancer can take many forms — here are 5 lesser-known symptoms to look for

Cancer prevention expert working to ensure no one dies from preventable cancers

Are you clear about dense breast tissue? Take our quiz to find out

How to reduce your risk of developing breast cancer

What you eat plays a role in reducing breast cancer risk factors

For breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, the choice is clear.

When should you get a mammogram? New recommendations say age 40 for average-risk women

What is ‘primary cancer,’ and can you have more than one?

Survey finds most women unaware of the signs of inflammatory breast cancer

Men should be tested for the BRCA breast cancer gene, too

Microsurgery techniques advance breast cancer reconstruction and lymphedema outcomes

Nine questions every woman should ask her mom

Early detection saves lives

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