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BREAST CANCER CENTER
The Many Types of Breast Cancer
Types of breast cancer depend on factors like where the tumor starts. Symptoms and treatment options can differ, based on the type of cancer.
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BREAST CANCER CENTER
Breast Cancer Survivor Pays It Forward
Breast cancer survivor Silvia Montoya helps breast cancer patients navigate the healthcare system, sharing her knowledge and mental support.
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BREAST CANCER CENTER
Anxiety Can Kill if You Avoid Breast Cancer Screenings
Fear of mammograms keeps some women from cancer checks.
Are You at Risk for Breast Cancer?
Take the AssessmentBreast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women other than skin cancer. The American Cancer Society says the breast cancer death rate is declining. This is probably because of earlier detection through routine screening and better treatment. Early detection is the main way to find breast cancer when it’s small and easier to treat.
Can Men Get Breast Cancer?
Can men get breast cancer? Yes – and breast cancer in men can be deadly. That’s why men and their partners should know the signs of cancer.
Reconstructing Nipples after Breast Cancer Surgery
If you lose a nipple after breast cancer surgery, a plastic surgeon can reconstruct a nipple. You have alternatives to reconstruction, too.
Tai Chi Relieves Breast Cancer Survivors’ Insomnia
Tai chi relieves insomnia in breast cancer survivors — lowering the risk for fatigue and depression, and could reduce the risk of recurrence
New Treatment for Breast Cancer Has Manageable Side Effects
Doctors receive guidance about side effects of a new treatment for breast cancer, a group of oral drugs that show promise for other cancers.
8 Little Known Breast Cancer Facts
Among the important facts: There are now almost 3 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
Older Women Need Fewer Mammograms
A group advocating annual screening takes a softer stance.
What Do You Know about Mammography?
Test your knowledge of what steps to take to catch breast cancer in the early stages.
1. To get a quality mammogram, make sure the facility has which of these?
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Also ask if the facility follows FDA quality-assurance programs and if the radiologists who read the mammograms are board certified.
Caring for Someone with Breast Cancer
Don’t be afraid to talk about sex or self-esteem after surgery.
Personalized Medicine for Breast Cancer
How your genes can help your doctor fine-tune your diagnosis — and treatment.
Early Stage Breast Cancer Patients Often Suffer in Silence
Women often don’t know what to expect from treatment for early stage breast cancer, and too many are not discussing side effects with their doctors.