Breast Cancer
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What is Breast Cancer?
Breast Cancer is a disease in which cancer cells grow in the breast. Normally, the cells of the breast divide in a regulated manner. If cells keep dividing when new cells are not needed, a mass of tissue forms. This mass is called a tumor. A tumor can be benign or malignant.
Featured Articles
Despite New Guidelines, Women in 40s Still Getting Mammograms
By janefarrell2
Despite updated U.S. recommendations that women wait until 50 for routine breast cancer screenings, women in their 40s are still being tested, researchers say. Read more →
By janefarrell2
Despite updated U.S. recommendations that women wait until 50 for routine breast cancer screenings, women in their 40s are still being tested, researchers say. Read more →
Details of Jolie's Breast Treatment Revealed
By Third Age
Angelina Jolie's mother had breast cancer and died of ovarian cancer, and her maternal grandmother also had ovarian cancer - strong evidence of an inherited, genetic risk that led the actress to Read more →
By Third Age
Angelina Jolie's mother had breast cancer and died of ovarian cancer, and her maternal grandmother also had ovarian cancer - strong evidence of an inherited, genetic risk that led the actress to Read more →
Jolie: From Girl with Tattoos to Girl with a Cause
By Third Age
LOS ANGELES - In her bad girl days, Angelina Jolie's body was a billboard for tattoos that said such things as "Billy Bob." Now she's sharing intimate details of her anatomy to help Read more →
By Third Age
LOS ANGELES - In her bad girl days, Angelina Jolie's body was a billboard for tattoos that said such things as "Billy Bob." Now she's sharing intimate details of her anatomy to help Read more →
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 Risk Factors Are you at risk of getting Breast Cancer? Inside you'll find known risk factors for the condition. |
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 Diagnosis How will your doctor diagnose you with this condition? Learn about the tests, process, and more. |
 Complications Can this condition lead to other health problems? Learn more about the known complications. |
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 Screening Learn more about the specific tests or exams given by your doctor to screen for Breast Cancer. |
 Medications What medications offer relief or help with this condition? Are there side effects? Risks? Learn more. |
 Prevention How can you prevent Breast Cancer? Read what the medical community suggests for prevention methods. |
 Care Learn more about the day to day care of this condition. Changes to your activity, diet, exercise, and more. |
 Find a Doctor Do you need to contact a doctor about Breast Cancer? Select a location to find a specialist in your area. |
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