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Breast Cancer

Health

Did Drinking Give Me Breast Cancer?

The science on the link is clear, but the alcohol industry has worked hard to downplay it.

Stephanie Mencimer Mother Jones Apr 2018 30min Permalink

Science

The Day I Started Lying to Ruth

A cancer doctor on losing his wife to cancer.

Peter B. Bach New York May 2014 25min Permalink

Science

Our Feel-Good War on Breast Cancer

Why awareness isn’t saving lives.

Peggy Orenstein New York Times Magazine Apr 2013 20min Permalink

Science

What Happened to Abbey's Mom

The story of Nicole Davis, a 25-year-old woman diagnosed with breast cancer six months into her pregnancy.

Megan Feldman 5280 Aug 2011 25min Permalink

The Big Business of Breast Cancer

Every year, more than $6 billion is raised by breast cancer charities. A look at how much of that money ends up in the hands of scammers.

Lea Goldman Marie Claire Sep 2011 Permalink