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Breast cancer

From screenings and procedures to finding support after diagnosis and exploring treatment options, this is a comprehensive resource dedicated to breast cancer awareness.

A woman receiving radiation treatment.
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Navigating Radiation Therapy: Advice For Patients

The side effects of radiation therapy can be difficult to handle. A radiation oncologist shares strategies on how to get through it.
A young woman getting a breast exam by her health care provider.
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Real Talk About Early-Onset Breast Cancer

While rare, it’s not unheard of for breast cancer to affect women in their 20s. A diagnostic radiologist explains how to protect yourself.
A woman with a shaved head and wearing workout clothes, stretching on the ground outside.
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Breast Cancer Treatment: How Much Can I Exercise?

An internal medicine specialist suggests how to stay active while fighting the disease.
A doctor consulting with a young female patient.
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How Body Weight Affects Breast Cancer Risk

Could lifestyle changes help cancel out weight-related breast cancer risks? A doctor offers some practical advice.
A doctor performing a breast biopsy on a female patient.
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I Just Found Out I Have Breast Cancer. What Now?

A positive breast biopsy can put a heavy weight on your shoulders, but you’re still in charge of the next steps.
Health care provider performing a breast sonogram on a female patient.
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Have Dense Breasts? Know Your Options

A diagnostic radiologist offers advice on how to approach breast cancer screening if you have dense breasts.
A doctor holding a pen and clipboard, consulting with a female patient across the desk.
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Your Breast Cancer's Oncotype Score: What It Means

An oncologist explains what an oncotype score is and how it helps determine your course of treatment.
A physician wearing blue latex gloves showing breast implant options to a patient.
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What To Know About Breast Reconstruction

A surgical oncologist breaks down the latest advances in reconstruction for breast cancer patients.
A woman cradling her bare pregnant belly while lying on the couch.
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Pregnancy After Breast Cancer: What's Possible?

Breast cancer doesn’t have to prevent you from having a family. A medical oncologist breaks down your options.

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