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BRCA1 and BRCA2: Key players in cancer prevention
BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that help prevent certain cancers in both women and men.…
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Family history of cancer: Is it genetic?
Understanding your family history of cancer can help determine whether to get genetic testing, more…
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Breast cancer screening: When to start mammograms
The myths, facts and breast screening guidelines needed to help you better understand how -…
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Dense breast tissue and what it means
Dense breast tissue is a measure of how much breast tissue is on your mammogram…
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3D mammograms and MBI: Improving breast cancer detection
Mammography is the primary screening test for breast cancer in women with no known breast…
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Breast reconstruction after breast cancer mastectomy surgery
Breast reconstruction is a common procedure that uses soft tissue flaps and/or implants to reconstruct…
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How to prevent breast cancer with chemoprevention
Getting a mammogram is the most common way to catch breast cancer. However if you have increased…
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I have cancer. Do I qualify for disability?
Those with cancer often experience financial toxicity. This is when a patient has high medical…
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Breast implants: What to know about self-exams and mammograms
Breast self-exams and mammograms can help detect changes in breast tissue and even breast cancer,…
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