Breast Cancer
Mammograms 101
If you’ve never had one, you may be nervous — but the test is best way to spot breast cancer early.
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Breast Cancer
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What to Know About Your Treatment Choices for Breast Cancer | Article
The good news is that breast cancer can be treated successfully. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, or any combination of these. Here's a closer look ...
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After Breast Cancer, Challenges Remain | Article
Fear of recurrence joins with initial fatigue, hair loss, and perhaps discomfort from breast reconstruction.
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Stay Healthy After Breast Cancer | Article
Now that your treatment is over, you may be tempted to stop going to the doctor for a while. But, it’s more important than ever to have regular checkups.
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Hope on the Horizon for Breast Cancer | Article
In recent years, researchers have discovered new and better ways to detect and treat breast cancer—and to keep it from coming back.
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Mammograms: What Every Woman Needs to Know | Article
This low-dose X-ray produces an image of the inner structures of the breast. It can detect tiny calcium deposits or microcalcifications that are too small to feel.
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In Sickness and In Health: When a Spouse Has Cancer | Article
Cancer changes everything, and, many times, these changes can bring fear. When you or your partner has cancer, it's natural to be afraid of many things surrounding the cancer, such as medical bills...
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The Soy and Breast Cancer Controversy: Cause for Concern? | Article
There is a debate raging that has respected nutrition experts on both sides of the battle lines. The topic is the role of soy in breast cancer.
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What You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer | Article
Your health habits may play a role in helping to reduce your risk for this serious disease, and they're particularly important as you get older.
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