Results for "Breast Cancer"

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What to Know About Cancer Treatment Side Effects
Starting cancer treatment can feel overwhelming. You may wonder how your body will react and what you can do to feel more comfortable. Each person’s experience...
August 29
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Is It a Rash or Inflammatory Breast Cancer? Signs You Shouldn't Ignore
From time to time, you might get a rash on your breast. Most of the time, it’s nothing serious. It could be a reaction to heat or detergent or a skin condition...
June 23
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What’s the Difference Between Screening and Diagnostic Mammograms?
You schedule a routine mammogram, expecting it to be quick and uneventful. But then your provider’s office calls to say you need a diagnostic mammogram.  Wait...
June 13
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What’s New in Women’s Cancer Screenings
When it comes to cancer, finding it early makes a big difference. New tools in women’s cancer screening are helping health care professionals do just that.  These...
May 14
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Breast Self-Awareness: What You Need to Know
One of the best ways to catch signs that you could be developing breast cancer is to practice breast self-awareness. “Self-awareness is being in tune with...
February 25
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What Happens With Medically Induced Menopause
Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when she no longer has menstrual periods. Typically, once a woman hasn’t had a period in 12 months, she’s considered...
December 22
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Questions About Mammograms With Breast Implants? Here’s What to Know
If you have breast implants, you might have a lot of questions about getting a mammogram. Will it hurt? Can your implants get damaged? Will the results...
October 25
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Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer: How It Affects Treatment and Prevention
Genetic testing has changed how we understand and treat diseases, including cancer. By looking at changes (mutations) in our DNA, we can determine if someone...
September 27
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What to Expect When You Stop Taking Tamoxifen
If you’ve had breast cancer, there’s a good chance you take tamoxifen. The medication blocks the effects of estrogen in breast cancer and breast tissue....
September 01
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Cancer-Related Fatigue: 7 Strategies for Building Your Energy Levels
If you feel tired and get some rest, most of the time you get your energy back. Cancer-related fatigue is different, though. The exhaustion you may have...
August 22