Breast cancer

The latest news and patient stories about breast cancer from Sharp HealthCare experts and our Sharp Health News writers and contributors.

What you should know about mastectomies

During a mastectomy, a doctor removes one or both breasts to take out cancer or reduce a person’s risk of cancer.

Benilda Morris Runs Marathons in Daughters Honor 9

Running through grief

Before losing her life to breast cancer at 32, Ronnell dreamed of completing the SoCal Triple Crown race series. Now, her mother, Benilda, runs in her honor.

Hands holding a package of birth control pills

Does taking birth control pills increase breast cancer risk?

The connection between breast cancer and the estrogen and progestin in birth control pills has long been debated.

What is a breast cancer risk assessment test?

While this test can provide a general idea of a woman’s breast cancer risk, it can also under- or overestimate it.

Woman getting a mammogram for breast cancer detection

Can I get breast cancer if I have dense breasts?

Dr. Lori Uyeno, a breast surgeon affiliated with Sharp Memorial Hospital, explains that having dense breasts can increase the risk of developing breast cancer.