.jpg?sfvrsn=c40b5053_1 "Rachel Compton, center, stands with her UTMB care team, Colleen Silva, MD, medical director of Breast Cancer Services, and Jeffrey Smith, MD, reconstructive plastic surgeon, who supported her throughout her breast cancer journey.")
Rachel Compton was diagnosed with breast cancer at 41 despite regular screenings and close monitoring after her sister’s diagnosis. She shares how early detection, self-advocacy, and a trusted care team at UTMB helped her navigate treatment, reconstruction, and life after cancer.
Chronic stress can disrupt immune system regulation and may contribute to symptom flare-ups in autoimmune diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis.
Facing a breast cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but no one has to navigate it alone. UTMB Health's 14th Annual BRA Day connects patients, survivors, families, and care teams to explore reconstruction options, share inspiring stories, and celebrate strength, support, and healing.
Could your genetics affect your breast cancer risk? Discover how family history and genetic testing can guide prevention and early detection.
The good news is that with just a few minor changes, you can help minimize the microscopic intruders' allergy-worsening effects.
