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… Hormone Treatment for Breast Cancer On this page: Overview Overview Some breast cancers need the hormones estrogen or progesterone to …
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… Family History and the Risk for Breast or Ovarian Cancer On this page: Overview … is caused by a mutated gene that runs in the family. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that normally help control cell …
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… Breast Cancer: Lymph Node Surgery for Staging Cancer On this page: … such as ductal carcinoma in situ , may not need lymph node testing. Breast Cancer Breast Cancer, … Kathleen Romito MD - Family Medicine Laura S. Dominici MD - General Surgery, Breast Surgical Oncology Current as of: …
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… Colorectal Cancer Genetic Testing On this page: Overview What the Results Mean … Genetic Counselling Overview Colorectal cancer genetic testing can tell you if you carry rare …
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… Radiation for Early-Stage Breast Cancer On this page: Treatment Overview Why It Is Done How … This treatment is given to most people with early-stage breast cancer who choose breast-conserving surgery such as …
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… Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast Reconstruction After a … at the same time as your mastectomy or some time later. General anesthesia is usually used, so you sleep during the … with their doctors about how often to have examinations or tests to check the implants for leaking. No breast …
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… Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast-Conserving Surgery or a Mastectomy? Decision Point … thought about the facts and your feelings, you may have a general idea of where you stand on this decision. Show which …
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… Colorectal Cancer Test Recommendations On this page: Overview Related … Information Overview Your risk for colorectal cancer gets higher as you get older. If you are not at high … to start and stop screening. You may have one of several tests. People who have an increased risk for colorectal …
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… Choosing a Prosthesis After Breast Cancer Surgery On this page: Overview Overview Whether to wear a breast form (prosthesis) after breast surgery is a very …
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… Breast Cancer: What Should I Do if I'm at High Risk? Decision Point … how high your risk really is. A woman who has inherited a BRCA gene change is very likely to get breast cancer. Taking …
