Breast cancer
23andMe Risk Test Misses Almost 90 Percent of BRCA Mutation Carriers
The BRCA gene has a reputation as a “Jewish cancer gene.”
Orthodox Scientist Develops ‘MonitHer’ To Detect Breast Cancer At Home
You can now monitor your breasts at home, thanks to Yehudit Abrams.
Israeli Scientists Uncover Therapy That Converts Cancer Cells Into Normal Ones
It might be powerful enough to stop cancer in its tracks.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Is Recovering Well After Finishing Chemo
Louis-Dreyfus is “incredibly strong,” a “Veep” cast member says.
Beyond BRCA, Study Reveals 72 Mutations That May Lead To Breast Cancer
Knowing these mutations will help doctors create personalized treatments based on a patient’s genetic code.
Julia Louis-Dreyfus Announces She’s Fighting Breast Cancer
Louis-Dreyfus announced in a Twitter post that she was diagnosed with cancer, following a successful run on the show “Veep.”
During Breast Cancer Treatment, Finding Solace At A Mikvah
Visiting a mikvah for spiritual reasons, but beyond the times required by Jewish law, is “still kosher,” and can be quite meaningful.
Why Jewish Women Are a Challenging Demographic in Fight Against Breast Cancer
Public health officials trying to fight breast cancer in Australia find the country’s Jewish population especially challenging.
These Blinged-Out Bras Are Helping Find a Cure for Breast Cancer
This Sunday, May 15, within the halls of the Academy Mansion, a stately and elegant building off Fifth Avenue, teenage girls and their mothers will celebrate community, judge bras and raise awareness for breast health.
Israeli Breast Cancer Survivor Filling a Niche with Nipples
Breast cancer survivor Michelle Kolath-Arbel of Israel founded Pink Perfect to sell lifelike silicone nipples for fellow survivors.
