Dense breast tissue and what it means

Dense breast tissue is a measure of how much breast tissue is on your mammogram versus fat. When a radiologist is reading a mammogram, fat is actually gray in…

3 signs of inflammatory breast cancer: See a doctor soon

Inflammatory breast cancer is an advanced form of breast cancer where there is a noticeable change in the skin on your breast. “If a patient presents with advanced stage,…

Breast cancer: Not for women only

Pink ribbons have become the symbol of breast cancer, a disease you may think only affects women. Not so, because men can be affected as well. And although symptoms…

Breast cancer: Determining your risk

Many patients may not realize that they are at high risk for developing breast cancer. Family history of breast cancer is important to consider but it is not the…

Comprehensive Care: Breast care team offers layers of support

The moment you hear you have breast cancer, you should expect the best care possible from your providers. That care is team-based and developed through clinical trials and research…

Saving young lives by donating breast milk

When premature babies are fed breast milk exclusively rather than formula, the baby is more likely to have better health outcomes and earlier discharge home from the hospital. If…

Modern breast cancer treatment safer for the heart

Radiation has been part of breast cancer treatment since early 1900s. It has given many people the chance to survive breast cancer, but some survivors experienced an unwanted side…

SAVI: Treating breast cancer in 12 days

A Marshfield Clinic Health System team of breast cancer specialists can treat some early stage breast cancers in 12 days. This is done using a procedure called accelerated partial breast irradiation…

A care coordinator’s role in your breast cancer treatment

Having a personal guide to help navigate the process is exactly what you need and that’s what breast care coordinators do.

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