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A mammogram along with a breast exam by your doctor or nurse can find breast cancer early. ... Details >
National Health Information Center, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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A mammogram can detect a breast lump that cannot be felt. This web page answers your questions about screening mammograms.... Details >
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Answers to concerns most women have about tamoxifen -- what is it, how does it work and how would it benefit or adversely affect them.... Details >
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This booklet has important information about breast cancer. You will read about possible causes, screening, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and supportive care. You will also find ideas about how to c... Details >
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Adjuvant therapy is treatment given in addition to the primary therapy to kill any cancer cells that may have spread, even if the spread cannot be detected by radiologic or laboratory tests. Studies h... Details >
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A comprehensive listing of breast cancer related resources for the consumer. Information is offered in both Spanish and English. ... Details >
This page provides links to resource organizations on breast and cervical cancer.... Details >
Cancer is a complex disease with many contributing causes, including hereditary factors. Women with a breast cancer mutation have an elevated risk for breast and/or ovarian cancer. This page discusses... Details >
This page offers expert-reviewed information summary about tests used to detect or screen for breast cancer. ... Details >
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Women's breasts can develop some degree of lumpiness, but only a small percentage of lumps are malignant. While a history of breast cancer in the family may lead to increased risk, most breast cancer... Details >