Breast cancer survivor, Teresa Boulet was diagnosed with stage 3 HER2+ breast cancer in 2017, later undergoing chemo, radiation, and surgery. She now shares her story to inspire others and ease those going through a similar process.

Breast cancer treatment can leave women to face the devastating emotional toll of the diagnosis, as well as overwhelming decisions about their bodies, their appearance, and what recovery will look like. Many women choose breast reconstruction to restore confidence, and to feel healed and whole again.

Regular OB-GYN visits are vital for women’s health, offering preventive care and support through all life stages, from adolescence to menopause. UTMB Health emphasizes early visits to build trust and educate young patients, while adult care focuses on screenings, reproductive health, and symptom management during hormonal transitions.

Honoring Darleene “Dolly” Warren's legacy of service, Dolly’s Promise, plans to offer all breast health services to support underserved residents of Galveston County to help prevent, detect, or treat breast cancer.

A breast cancer diagnosis is life-changing news. Understanding the emotional impact is the first step in supporting patients and families as they cope with everything and move forward toward treatment and recovery.

A breast cancer diagnosis is generally the worst news a woman can receive, but although the journey is challenging, there are also many reasons for genuine hope. Each year, more women are not only surviving breast cancer, but thriving afterward, thanks to treatments that are more effective and more compassionate than ever.

Breast health is highly individual, with varying expert opinions and personal risk factors, making early education and proactive care essential. Understand your risk through family history and medical consultation, know your breasts by recognizing changes, and follow personalized screening plans with your doctor.

The University of Texas Medical Branch is hosting the 3rd Annual Howard and Lillian Becker Perinatal Care Conference today and Thursday at its Galveston Campus, serving as the required annual all-staff training mandated by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission through UTMB Regional Women’s Services and Pediatrics (RWSP) grants.

Second-year medical students at the University of Texas Medical Branch assembled 400 Chemo Comfort Kits to support patients undergoing the physically taxing and emotionally challenging treatment of chemotherapy.

Young women with a family history of breast cancer can benefit from genetic counseling to assess hereditary risk, guide screening decisions, and consider lifestyle changes. UTMB counselors stress self-advocacy and early awareness for better outcomes.