‘My diagnosis hit me in the face’: readers on living with breast cancer The rosy glow of 'Pinktober' is everywhere this month, so we asked Guardian readers how cancer has changed their lives
Cooking for cancer: live chat with Rebecca Katz We're chatting to the author of a cookbook designed specifically for cancer patients dealing with the side effects of treatment
Xeni Jardin: standing up to breast cancer in public and in private Journalist Xeni Jardin has become known for her online candor on the topic of breast cancer. She talks about why sharing online can be both a life-saver and a crutch• Guardian readers share their stories of living with breast cancer
Living with breast cancer: share your stories It's breast cancer awareness month in the US. If you've had breast cancer before or are living with it today, we want to hear from you
Should I be more emotional? Some studies have found that a positive mental attitude and not bottling up feelings can lead to a longer life, but the evidence is not conclusive
Six stubborn myths about cancer David Robert Grimes: The internet is awash with misinformation about cancer, with potentially tragic consequences for patients
Breastfeeding for six months can delay breast cancer onset by a decade Spanish study of 504 women shows earlier onset of breast cancer in women who breastfed for less than six months
Unexpected Lessons in Love by Bernardine Bishop – review A frank and wondrous book about two women who meet during cancer treatment that will make you less afraid of the disease, writes Jane Housham
The End of Night by Paul Bogard – review Would less artificial light be better for us all? It's a modest and worthwhile aim, finds Salley Vickers
Should I take drugs to prevent breast cancer? Nice guidance is recommending oestrogen blocker tamoxifen for women with an increased risk of the disease. Could you be eligible for treatment?