Facing Breast Cancer With Confidence

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Overview
Learn how breast cancer affects your body and about its common statistics.
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Understanding Your Diagnosis
Get the details about biopsies and other tests that help your doctor diagnose breast cancer. Learn about the specific types of this cancer, tests that help evaluate it, and its stages. You'll also learn about prognosis and the chance of survival.
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Deciding on Treatment
Details about each type of treatment for breast cancer: the treatment's goal, who should have it, what happens during it, and what to expect after it.
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Managing Side Effects
Step-by-step advice for how to cope with potential side effects of treatment for breast cancer.
After Breast Surgery
Get help during your recovery from lumpectomy or mastectomy. Learn about reconstruction options, follow-up care, and avoiding lymphedema
Risk Factors
Learn what may make you more likely to develop breast cancer and what actions you can take to lower your risk.
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Prevention and Screening
Learn about screening protocols for breast cancer and tests that can help find it early.
Additional Information
Suggested Reading
Articles that give additional details on specific breast cancer concerns, from research to coping.
Advanced Reading
Learn more about breast cancer from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Physician Data Query (PDQ®) for patients. Includes the latest information about prevention, screening, and treatment.
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