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… Condition Basics What is breast cancer? Breast cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow …
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… Condition Basics What is male breast cancer? Breast cancer is the growth of abnormal cells …
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… Surgery Overview Mastectomy is removal of the breast. Other nearby tissue may also be removed if it appears that cancer may have spread to these areas. All mastectomies remove the whole breast. Because the size and location of …
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… Overview If breast cancer spreads, it often goes to the lymph … nodes. The types of lymph node surgery for breast cancer are: Sentinel node biopsy. The …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start Having … mammograms and who are at average risk for breast cancer. It is not for women who are at …
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… Condition Basics What is inflammatory breast cancer? Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare, fast-growing type of …
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… studies have shown that for early-stage breast cancer, women who have breast-conserving surgery ( lumpectomy ) …
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… Overview If someone in your family has had breast or ovarian cancer, or some other cancers like pancreatic … you have one or more blood relatives with breast or ovarian cancer. They could be: …
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… Overview Breast cancer is the abnormal growth of the cells that line the ducts and lobes of the breast. When breast cancer has spread outside …
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… screening test for people at average risk of breast cancer. Guidelines for when to start having … a mammogram. Your doctor can help you find a breast cancer screening program in your area. …
