Before my daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer, the “M” word was not a part of my vocabulary.

Misconceptions about early recurrence risk can strongly shape patient decision-making, sometimes yielding constructive life reprioritization alongside persistent anticipatory anxiety. An ipsilateral ...

In this series, Globe columnist and “Say More” podcast host Shirley Leung details her own battle against breast cancer as she leads listeners on a journey to explore other personal stories about the ...

I’ve been a practicing physician for 20 years. In this series, I share some of the best practices and helpful phrases I’ve learned for talking about bad news and end-of-life issues with patients. This ...