Panhandle Breast Health

03/02/2026

Liquid biopsies are emerging as a noninvasive option, offering the potential to detect cancer early through a simple blood draw, according to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. For now, continue getting an annual mammogram.

03/02/2026

Newer tests are enhancing, but not replacing, traditional mammography. 3D mammography delivers clearer, layered images, making it easier to detect cancer in dense breast tissue. Breast MRI and ultrasound can provide additional detail when used alongside mammograms. -- Breast Cancer Research Foundation

02/28/2026

While there is no single “wonder drug” for breast cancer, several newer treatments show promising results. ENHERTU® has been especially impactful for HER2-positive disease, while Verzenio® has demonstrated substantial benefits for hormone receptor–positive/HER2-negative breast cancer when used alongside endocrine therapy. These breakthroughs are changing the way breast cancer is treated and offering new hope to patients. -- Breast Cancer Research Foundation

02/28/2026

Recent progress in breast cancer treatments include targeted therapies, immunotherapy, and precision medicine. Targeted drugs act on specific molecular alterations, immunotherapy strengthens the immune system’s ability to fight cancer, and personalized treatments are guided by each patient’s tumor genetics and molecular profile. -- Breast Cancer Research Foundation

02/26/2026

Important Updates -

 Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q's Special Edition Pink “Cup for a Cause”  campaign continues through Feb. 28. Rudy’s donates $1 for every Pink Cup sold at its Amarillo, El Paso, Midland, and Lubbock locations at Panhandle Breast Health.

02/26/2026

AI tools analyze mammograms, MRIs, and ultrasounds to identify patterns associated with breast cancer. They help radiologists spot subtle abnormalities, reduce diagnostic errors, and in research and clinical decision-support settings, help estimate recurrence risk. By integrating imaging, patient data, and tumor characteristics, these tools support more personalized treatment planning. -- Breast Cancer Research Foundation

02/26/2026

Technology is transforming breast cancer diagnosis and care. AI-powered imaging and 3D mammography are making detection more accurate, reducing false positives, and enabling cancers to be found earlier when treatment is most effective. -- Breast Cancer Research Foundation

02/24/2026

Awareness saves lives but support makes it possible. Every day, we work to ensure that everyone has access to the screenings they need. But we can’t do this vital work without you.

When you donate to PBH, your gift :
• Provides mammograms for those who are uninsured.
• Funds resources that educate about breast health.
• Helps with overhead expenses that make this work possible.
Whether it’s $5 or $500, every dollar is a seed planted for a healthier future. Will you join our mission today? Donate .org.

02/23/2026

Not sure what cancer screenings you need? Take this quiz in under a minute and get a personalized screening plan sent right to your inbox. Early detection could save your life, so take charge of your health today and visit the link in the comments.

02/23/2026

Early detection is an act of self-love. We spend so much time taking care of everyone else, our kids, our partners, our careers, our friends. But you cannot pour from an empty cup. Taking time for a screening is a commitment to your future self.

You are worth the time. You are worth the effort. You are worth the "all clear."

02/23/2026

Breast cancer doesn’t discriminate. 2026 data shows that the average lifetime risk for men is approximately 1 in 755. Because it’s less common, it is often caught much later in men making awareness even more critical.

Men should watch for: A hard, painless lump under the ni**le or ar**la. Changes to the skin (redness, scaling, or dimpling). Ni**le discharge or a ni**le pulling inward.

Early detection is the key for everyone. Share this to help break the stigma and keep the men in your life informed! 💙

02/22/2026

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