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Results 1 - 10 of 31 for breast cancer
  1. Breast Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in breast tissue. It happens when cells in the breast change and grow out of ... body) through the lymph system or the blood. Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer ...
  2. Male Breast Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    Although breast cancer is much more common in women, men can get it too. It happens most often to men ... usually aren't cancer. However, most men with breast cancer have lumps. Other breast symptoms can include: Dimpled ...
  3. Mastectomy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... a breast. It is usually done to treat breast cancer. Types of breast surgery include: Total (simple) mastectomy - ... a mastectomy. Sometimes mastectomy is done to prevent breast cancer. Only high-risk patients have this type of ...
  4. Hormone Replacement Therapy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... chances of getting blood clots, heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer, and gallbladder disease. Certain types of HRT have ...
  5. Breast Reconstruction (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... plastic surgeon can help you decide. NIH: National Cancer Institute
  6. Mammography (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... use mammograms to look for early signs of breast cancer. There are two types of mammograms: screening mammograms ... women who have no signs or symptoms of breast cancer. Regular screening mammograms can help reduce the number ...
  7. Tumors and Pregnancy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... are. The most common cancers in pregnancy are breast cancer, cervical cancer, lymphoma, and melanoma. Cancer itself rarely ...
  8. Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... example, lung cancer starts in the lung, and breast cancer starts in the breast. The spread of cancer from one part of the body to another ...
  9. Women's Health Checkup (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... microscope. A clinical breast exam to check for breast cancer. The provider will feel and look at your breasts and armpit area for lumps or other changes. ...
  10. Nuclear Scans (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... scans can help doctors diagnose many conditions, including cancers, injuries, and infections. They can also show how organs like your heart and lungs are working.
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