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Answers to concerns most women have about tamoxifen -- what is it, how does it work and how would it benefit or adversely affect them.... Details >

National Cancer Institute

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This booklet has important information about breast cancer. You will read about possible causes, screening, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care. You will also find ideas about how to c... Details >

National Cancer Institute

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Adjuvant therapy is treatment given in addition to the primary therapy to kill any cancer cells that may have spread, even if the spread cannot be detected by radiologic or laboratory tests. Studies h... Details >

National Cancer Institute

This fact sheet describes the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes and related link to hereditary breast and ovarian cancer. Learn what to do if a person tests positive for one of these alterations, and the conseque... Details >

National Cancer Institute

Also available in: Chinese-Simplified   

Breast cancer is a common cancer in North America, affecting about I in 9 women in the course of their lifetime. Although curable if detected early, breast cancer is the major cause of cancer deaths i... Details >

FCMS International Office  

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It's easy to perform a breast self-examination (BSE). and it only takes a few minutes. A BSE can help women detect cysts or other benign (noncancerous) breast problems between checkups. It can also... Details >

The Nemours Foundation  

The Native American Cancer Education for Survivors (NACES) program is designed to help improve the quality of life for Native American breast cancer survivors and those who care for them.... Details >

National Indian Women's Health Resource Center  

This document discusses preventive mastectomy--a surgical procedure for the removal of one or both breasts to prevent or reduce the risk of breast cancer.... Details >

National Cancer Institute

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This brief, step-by-step guide will help you to understand the steps doctors take to distinguish a benign from a cancerous lump, including diagnostic mammography, ultrasound, MRI and biopsy.... Details >

Susan G. Komen for the Cure