Can Having an Abortion Cause or Contribute to Breast Cancer?
Abortion and breast cancer are both topics that can bring out strong emotions in people. The issue of abortion is often linked to personal and political viewpoints -- even without a possible disease connection. Breast cancer is the most common ... [... more]
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Detailed Guide: Breast Cancer
High-Dose Chemotherapy With Bone Marrow or Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplant Get Printer-Friendly Document: Breast Cancer Detailed Guide What Is Breast Cancer? What Are the Key Statistics for Breast Cancer? What Are the Risk Factors for ... [... more]
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Medicines to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk
When drugs are used to reduce the risk of cancer in healthy people, it is called chemoprevention. This is a fairly new and fast-growing area of cancer research. Many clinical studies have shown that the drugs tamoxifen and raloxifene may reduce ... [... more]
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For Women Facing a Breast Biopsy
Mary's doctor calls to give her the results of her mammogram. The doctor says, "It's not normal and I think we need to biopsy the area in question." Mary's first thought is, "Could this be breast cancer?" When she asks, the doctor [... more]
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What Happens After Treatment for Breast Cancer?
If you are taking tamoxifen, you should have yearly pelvic exams because this drug can increase your risk of uterine cancer. Be sure to tell your doctor right away about any abnormal vaginal bleeding you are having. Although this is usually ... [... more]
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Breast Cancer Weight Gain
Many women who've had chemotherapy for breast cancer report gaining weight during the treatment, though the reasons for an expanding waistline are not yet well understood. The phenomenon is not seen in patients who have surgery alone, or surgery ... [... more]
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What's New in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment?
Research into the causes, prevention, and treatment of breast cancer is under way in many medical centers throughout the world. Studies continue to uncover lifestyle factors and habits that alter breast cancer risk. Ongoing studies are looking at ... [... more]
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Professional Help
Many health care professionals, including some doctors, have little training in sexual issues. They may not be at ease even talking about sex. Many doctors also fail to mention the sexual side effects of cancer or of medical treatments. If they ... [... more]
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Lymphedema: What Every Woman With Breast Cancer Should Know
Our bodies have a network of lymph nodes and lymph vessels that carry lymph fluid, similar to the way blood vessels circulate blood to all parts of the body. The lymph fluid contains white blood cells which help us fight infections. During ... [... more]
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Test Your Breast Cancer Knowledge
Regular exams and the most current information are critical defenses against breast cancer, yet many women hold dangerously outdated ideas about their own personal risk. Take this quiz to test and sharpen your breast cancer knowledge. A recent ... [... more]
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What Causes Breast Cancer?
Certain changes in DNA can cause normal breast cells to become cancerous. DNA is the chemical in each of our cells that makes up our genes -- the instructions for how our cells work. Some inherited DNA changes can increase the risk for developing ... [... more]
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Breast Cancer: Early Detection
The goal of screening exams for early breast cancer detection is to find cancers before they start to cause symptoms. Screening refers to tests and exams used to find a disease, such as cancer, in people who do not have any symptoms. Early ... [... more]
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