Drinking alcohol can affect people’s health in many different ways – including the risk of breast cancer. Lori Medeiros, MD, explains the link between alcohol and breast cancer.

Kristin wasn’t surprised to discover she had breast cancer, given her family history. What was unexpected was the emotional and mental journey that came after her treatment.

For women with breast cancer, the decision about undergoing reconstructive surgery brings many questions. One of our plastic surgery experts provides answers.

Rochester Regional Health and American Cancer Society are proud to support women with breast cancer, breast cancer survivors, and their family and friends.

Density can play a significant role in a woman’s breast health – especially when it comes to imaging and screenings. Our experts share what women need to know.

Learning your personal level of risk for developing breast cancer can be critical to identifying cancer before it becomes aggressive. We explain how risk assessments work and where you can find one.

Colon and rectal cancers are now a leading cause of cancer-related deaths for younger adults. Learn about the research being done to understand the change and how to lower your risk of having colorectal cancer.

Gayle had no significant health concerns before a mole on her leg started to look suspicious. Eighteen months later, she is back to overseeing her family restaurant and praises her medical teams for moving so quickly.

There are several ways to determine if someone is eligible for lung cancer screening. Read more to learn how people can learn if they are eligible to be screened.

Some breast cancer patients have a range of decisions to make about breast surgery. Our breast and plastic reconstructive surgery teams discuss options that combine different goals and outcomes for patients.

Treating breast cancer patients with radiation therapy can raise the risk of some patients having heart attacks. Learn how one method of treatment helps radiation oncologists reduce that risk.

Radiology and imaging teams are starting to include AI learning when analyzing mammograms. Shruthi Ram, MD, explains how it all works and what it could mean for breast cancer treatment in the near future.

A recent study suggests women are being diagnosed with breast cancer at younger ages compared to years past. Kelly Krupa, MD, digs into the study and explains what it means for women.

There are moments as a woman and a mother when you know something isn’t right. For Jolene, it led to a breast cancer diagnosis. Her cancer team was with her every step of the way.

Rochester Regional Health’s Cardiac-Oncology Program is being designated as a Center of Excellence by the International Cardio Oncology Society. Learn how this program is helping patients with heart health so they can prioritize everything else.

Each year, thousands of people are diagnosed with cancer linked to an HPV infection. The HPV vaccine is the single most important way to help prevent that. Here’s how.

New guidance from the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force encourages women to start breast cancer screening at age 40 – a full decade earlier than previously suggested.

Maintaining a healthy relationship with nutrition over the course of cancer treatment is important – and also takes a lot of effort. Taegan Gandolfi, RD, lays out how dietitians help patients and their families.

Even the strongest people with the healthiest lifestyle can be at risk for colorectal cancer. Heather Sommer is living proof.

A colonoscopy is the most trusted screening method for colorectal cancer. We have a few suggestions to help the preparation go as smoothly and comfortably as possible.