Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment

Diagnosis & Treatment

How to prepare for breast cancer surgery

By Michele Borboa, MS on Oct 11, 2011

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The diagnosis of breast cancer is excruciatingly daunting to begin with, but the news that you need breast cancer surgery to...
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What happens after a breast cancer diagnosis?

By Jaime Herndon on Sep 28, 2010

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When someone is diagnosed with breast cancer, the stress can weigh on them and take a toll. Read on to find out ways to help...
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What is hereditary breast and ovarian cancer syndrome?

By Karen Hawthorne on Sep 27, 2010

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With cancer rates rising at an alarming pace, understanding hereditary factors can help determine cancer risks and steps for...
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Breast cancer: Lumpectomy cavity movement

By Sarah Kelsey on Oct 20, 2009

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The National Cancer Institute estimates one in eight women may develop breast cancer over the course of their lifetime. Some may...
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The breast cancer survivor’s diet

By Michele Borboa, MS on Oct 8, 2009

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Healthy diets are ubiquitously promoted as a way to prevent breast cancer and other cancers. But what kind of diet should a breast...
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Tips for dealing with cancer

By Dana Hooper on Jul 15, 2009

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Living with cancer is not easy. I didn't want cancer. I didn't expect cancer. Cancer just happened. I had no choice in the matter....
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Breast lumps: Symptoms, treatment and prevention

By Michele Borboa, MS on Jul 12, 2009

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Though most breast lumps turn out to be non-cancerous, it's imperative that you have every lump and any other changes in breast...
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Get involved in clinical trials for breast cancer

By Michele Borboa, MS on Oct 14, 2008
Clinical trials are the most effective means to further understanding and treatment of breast cancer. According to the American...
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Breast cancer: What to expect

By Marisa C Weiss, MD on Oct 2, 2008

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SheKnows caught up with Marisa C Weiss, MD, acclaimed breast oncologist and founder of Breastcancer.org, a nonprofit organization...