Yale University: Fighting for hope- breast cancer research at Yale

About one in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer at some point in their lifetime, and it remains among the leading causes of death for U.S. women. However, researchers at Yale and around the globe are working harder than ever to save lives by advancing the science and practice of breast cancer treatment and prevention.

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, YaleNews is highlighting stories of clinical breakthroughs by Yale doctors and scientists — and of a few of the courageous women who have taken on breast cancer personally.