Jamie DePolo, Senior editor, researches and covers the latest breast cancer developments for the Research News programs and hosts and produces The Breastcancer.org Podcast. She has more than 35 years of experience crafting science stories for non-scientists.
Jen Uscher, writer, develops, researches, and writes educational content, feature articles, and special reports for Breastcancer.org. Jen has been a science and health reporter for more than two decades.
We’re here to answer your questions about navigating life with breast cancer, getting the best care possible, finding helpful resources, and understanding the latest research, but just know that we cannot give personalized medical advice — always ask your doctor when you have questions specific to your care.
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What percentage of people diagnosed with breast cancer survive?
How will the current Administration’s budget plans impact breast cancer research?
How do you manage expectations around breakthroughs when the press like to talk about things in terms of “it’s a cure for cancer!” ?
Also, with a myriad of international breast cancer charities – do you co-ordinate on research aims and areas to either concentrate resources or to cover more ground? If yes, what does that collaboration look like?
That’s awesome what you guys do. Breast cancer research is so important. My aunt is a survivor, so this is a cause close to my heart. Much respect for making this info accessible to everyone. What are some of the biggest misconceptions about breast cancer you encounter?
So I have 1 side of my family that is PRONE to cancer, all types of cancer. My cousin is currently on the way out due to breast cancer, my uncle passed from throat cancer, my great grandpa passed when he skin cancer.
So my question is, what are some “preventive” steps I can take to be as safe as possible to make sure I don’t have it, or catch it early?
I’ve done bloodwork and that’s about it.
Is there other ways? I’ve heard scans but just not sure how to go about requesting them, etc.
What is the biggest misconception about breast cancer and breast cancer research?
As someone with stage four breast cancer I want to say thank you for spreading awareness. I appreciate the work you do.