Stages of Breast Cancer
Cancer stage is based on the size of the tumor, whether the cancer is invasive or non-invasive, whether lymph nodes are involved, and whether the cancer has spread beyond the breast. The purpose of the staging system is to help organize the ... [... more]
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Your Pathology Report
Getting tests done and waiting for their results can create a lot of anxiety. Here are some suggestions to help you manage your anxiety: Try to schedule important tests early in the beginning of the week, so you don't have to wait over a long ... [... more]
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Treatment & Side Effects
In recent years, there's been an explosion of life-saving treatment advances against breast cancer, bringing new hope and excitement. Instead of only one or two options, today there's an overwhelming menu of treatment choices that fight the ... [... more]
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Complementary & Holistic Medicine
The goal of complementary medicine is to balance the whole person - physically, mentally, and emotionally - while conventional medicine does its work. For many people diagnosed with breast cancer, complementary medicine has helped to: Researchers ... [... more]
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Nutrition and Breast Cancer
Diet is thought to be partly responsible for about 30% to 40% of all cancers. But diet alone is unlikely to be the "cause" or "cure" of cancer. Although more research needs to be done on diet and breast cancer, findings suggest that [... more]
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Fertility, Pregnancy, Adoption
When I finally did have Skye (in the same hospital where I had my mastectomy) I felt the journey had been worth it. I felt I had tricked my cancer and my destiny by creating life. Every day with my daughter is a miracle to me, a testament of ... [... 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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Pictures of Breast Cancer
See pictures of MRIs, Mammograms, Ultrasounds, and PET Scans. See pictures of Mastectomy, Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy, and more. See pictures of TRAM Flap, Tissue Expanders, Latissimus Dorsi Flap Reconstruction, and more. Home -) Pictures of ... [... more]
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Breast Anatomy
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DCIS - Ductal Carcinoma In Situ
If you have just been diagnosed with DCIS (or you know somebody who has), you probably have many questions: Will you have to lose your breast-and will your hair fall out? We generally think of cancer as a type of disease that grows out of ... [... more]
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Recurrent and Metastatic Breast Cancer
We know you really don't want to be here, reading about breast cancer recurrence or metastasis. If you've had breast cancer, the possibility of recurrence and spread (metastasis) of breast cancer stays with you. You may be here because you fear ... [... 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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