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Pros and Cons of Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a broad category that encompasses several different types of the disease. One specific type is hormone receptor-positive (HR+)...
How the Type of Breast Cancer Affects the Treatment You Receive
A breast cancer diagnosis is actually more complex than it may seem. There are many different subtypes of breast cancer. The specific subtypes...
Hypofractionated Radiation for Breast Cancer
Radiation therapy is commonly used to treat breast cancer, usually in conjunction with other forms of treatment, known as a concurrent treatment....
Does Race Affect Your Breast Cancer Risk?
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women and impacts all ages, races, and ethnic backgrounds. However, data shows that while white...
“Going Flat” After Mastectomy: Is It Right for You?
Choosing to have a mastectomy is a big decision. Once you have taken this step, you and your breast cancer surgeon will discuss the options for...
What You Should Know About the Types of Breast Cancer Screening
Most women don’t experience signs or symptoms of a tumor developing in their breasts. Fortunately, breast cancer screening is widely available,...
Cancer and Breast Implants: Is There a Connection?
Do breast implants cause cancer? Can you get a mammogram if you have breast implants? What happens if you receive a breast cancer diagnosis and you...
What is Molecular Subtyping of Breast Cancer and Why is It Important?
When breast cancer is suspected, many different tests will be performed to confirm the diagnosis and determine the exact type of cancer. Because...
Breast-Conserving Therapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer
A breast cancer diagnosis is a life-changing event — one that leaves women with a major choice regarding their breast cancer treatment. For those...