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Radiation therapy for breast cancer uses high-powered X-rays to kill cancer cells. Rapidly growing cells, such as cancer cells, are more susceptible to the effects of radiation therapy than are normal cells. One of two approaches may be used with radiation therapy for breast cancer: External radiation. External beam radiation, the standard type of radiation […]

What does it mean to have higher risk factors for breast cancer? Essentially, a breast cancer risk factor is anything that may make you more likely to get breast cancer. But this said, likely doesn’t mean definitely. It’s very important to understand that having one risk factor, or even having several risk factors, doesn’t necessarily […]

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The extent, or stage, of your breast cancer gives your doctor an idea of your prognosis — the likely outcome of your disease — and helps guide treatment decisions. Your doctor determines your stage of breast cancer through examination of the tissue removed during a mastectomy or lumpectomy and of the lymph nodes under your […]

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A breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming. And just when you’re trying to cope with the shock and the fears about your future, you’re asked to make important decisions about your treatment. MUST READ: Why Breast Cancer Kills So Many Black Women Every woman finds her own way of coping with a breast cancer diagnosis. […]

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Breast reconstruction is a surgical procedure that restores shape to your breast after mastectomy — surgery that removes your breast to treat or prevent breast cancer. One type of breast reconstruction uses breast implants — silicone devices filled with silicone gel or salt water (saline) — to reshape your breasts. Breast reconstruction with breast implants […]

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You might not think about how important your hair is until you face losing it. And if you have cancer and are about to undergo chemotherapy, the chance of hair loss is very real. Both men and women report hair loss as one of the side effects they fear most after being diagnosed with cancer. […]

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You know what breast cancer is. And you already know it’s the most common cancer for women. But did you know that, according to the CDC, black women are 40% more likely to die of breast cancer than all other racial and ethnic groups? But why? Experts point to lots of different contributing factors, such […]

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One of the most common symptoms of breast cancer is a lump. But what about other potential symptoms of breast cancer that you may not be as familiar with? First Step: Know Your Breasts Mayo Clinic advises that you should become familiar with what your breasts usually look and feel like. This way, it’ll be […]