Interview

An AI Diagnosed Her With Breast Cancer. She Ran an Experiment To Check Its Accuracy.

Lam Thuy Vo / The Markup Jun 20, 2023 An interview with Meredith Broussard, a data scientist has written extensively about the dangers of AI in the academic realm. Dig deeper ( 9 Min. Read )

‘Prozac Nation’ Author Elizabeth Wurtzel Dies of Breast Cancer

The Associated Press Jan 7, 2020 She was in her 20s when the book chronicling her addiction and depression was published, igniting a debate that lasted for much of her life. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

17 Years Later, Almost 10,000 People Are Living With Cancers Related to 9/11

Ilana Novick Sep 11, 2018 It’s not just first responders who were harmed by fumes from the lower Manhattan attack, but workers, students and area residents. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Many With Breast Cancer Don’t Need Chemo, Major Study Finds

MARILYNN MARCHIONE / The Associated Press Jun 3, 2018 The study says up to 70,000 women a year who have the most common form of early-stage breast cancer can skip the harsh drug therapy without hurting their chances of beating the disease. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Lung Cancer Tops List of Cancers That Kill Women in Well-Off Countries

Kasia Anderson / Truthdig Feb 5, 2015 Here's a sad bit of irony from the health news department: The type of cancer that's killing the majority of women in so-called developed nations can be quite preventable in some cases -- and it can come down to a matter of personal choice. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Fracking for the Cure?

David Sirota / Truthdig Oct 18, 2014 One of the world's largest fossil fuel services firms is partnering with the Susan G. Komen Foundation on a breast cancer awareness campaign, despite possible links between fracking and cancer. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

ABC Reporter Diagnosed With Breast Cancer After On-Air Test

BLANK Nov 12, 2013 Amy Robach, an ABC News reporter who does work for "Good Morning America," underwent her first mammogram as a televised stunt to raise awareness for breast cancer. That TV bit could well save her life. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Do You ‘Heart’ Boobies?

Staff / Truthdig Aug 10, 2013 Bracelets that read “I heart boobies!” have been banned, cut off and confiscated by school officials all over the country. In some cases, wearing the silicone bands has led to student suspensions, even though many children wear them to support family members suffering from breast cancer. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Actress Angelina Jolie on Her ‘Empowering’ Decision to Have Her Breasts Removed

Peter Z. Scheer / Truthdig May 15, 2013 Angelina Jolie made her fortune as one of the most beautiful women in the world, and after having a double mastectomy to prevent against breast cancer, she writes, "I feel empowered that I made a strong choice that in no way diminishes my femininity." Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

More Fallout at Susan G. Komen for the Cure

Staff / Truthdig Feb 8, 2012 It's been a week since the Richter-rocking PR disaster about defunding Planned Parenthood struck the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast cancer charity, and on Tuesday another big figure at the foundation shook loose. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

‘Left, Right & Center’: Walking It Back

Staff / Truthdig Feb 4, 2012 After a Web-based tide of protest, breast cancer research funder Komen for the Cure reverses its decision to end funding to Planned Parenthood. Also, the Romney clarification machine goes into high gear over what its candidate told CNN about not being "concerned about the very poor." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Truthdiggers of the Week: Planned Parenthood Supporters

Staff / Truthdig Feb 3, 2012 With all the worries about corporate colonization of the Internet and the specter of online censorship getting spookier all the time, it's important to acknowledge the ways in which the Web can still be used for the greater good. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )