Why and How Hair Loss Happens
Hair loss occurs because chemotherapy targets all rapidly dividing cells-healthy cells as well as cancer cells. Hair follicles, the structures in the skin filled with tiny blood vessels that make hair, are some of the fastest-growing cells in the ... [... more]
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Arm Lymphedema
Lymphedema (pronounced LIMF-eh-DEE-ma) is a side effect that can begin during or after breast cancer treatment. It isn't life threatening, but it can last over a long period of time. This condition involves swelling of the soft tissues of the arm ... [... more]
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Breast Anatomy
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Reconstruction
Whatever your age, marital status, sexual activity or orientation, you can't predict how you will react to the loss of a breast. Stop and think: How important is re-creating your breast to you? Can you live with "take-off-and-put-on" ... [... more]
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TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction
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Sore Throat
Home -) Treatment & Side Effects -) Treatment Side Effects -) Sore Throat A dry scratchiness in your throat and pain when swallowing can make it hard to eat or get a good night's sleep. Usually caused by a cold or the flu, a sore throat also can ... [... more]
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Breast Cancer and Your Job
The impact of a breast cancer diagnosis on work life can vary from person to person. For some people, the effect is minimal. You may have an understanding supervisor, a flexible schedule, and an encouraging team to support you through treatment. ... [... more]
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What Mammograms Show
Most screening mammograms include two views of each breast taken from different angles. Diagnostic mammograms involve taking more views than screening mammograms. Even if you have a lump in only one breast, pictures will be taken of both breasts. ... [... more]
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Lymph Node Removal
If you have invasive breast cancer, your surgeon will probably remove some of the lymph nodes under your arm during your lumpectomy or mastectomy. Examining your lymph nodes helps your doctors figure out the extent of cancer involvement. Read ... [... more]
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Two Women: Mammogram, Ultrasound and MRI
Read more about screening and testing options. pictures of breast cancer diagnosis techniques [... more]
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Where to Get a Mammogram
In the United States, you should have mammography only at a facility accredited by the American College of Radiology (ACR) - quality is critical. ACR guidelines set standards for doctors who read the films, technicians, reports, mammography ... [... more]
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Hair, Skin, and Nails
In this section, we'll discuss everything you need to know about the very visible parts of your body that are affected by cancer treatments-your hair, skin, and nails. You can find out all about hair loss and why it happens and ways to deal with ... [... more]
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