Cancer treatment for women: Possible sexual side effects
Cancer treatment can cause physical changes in women that make having sex more difficult. Sex might be the last thing on your mind as you start thinking about cancer treatment options and cope with the anxiety that comes with a cancer diagnosis. ... [... more]
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Oophorectomy vs. mastectomy
Prophylactic oophorectomy - surgery that reduces risk of breast cancer and ovarian cancer. If you have a mutation in breast cancer gene BRCA1 or BRCA2, you're at significantly increased risk of breast and ovarian cancers. Preventive ... [... more]
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Types of breast cancer
Your doctor suspects that you have breast cancer. To confirm the diagnosis, a pathologist analyzes a tissue sample (biopsy) taken from the lump or suspicious area in your breast. This will tell if you have cancer or some other, benign condition. ... [... more]
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