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Breast Cancer Treatment

by | Last updated Oct 20, 2016

One or more of these treatments are used for breast cancer: • Surgery – Surgery is the most common treatment for breast cancer. The goal of surgery is to remove all the cancer from the breast. Many women are able to have surgery that removes the cancer but... Read More

Breast Cancer Causes

by | Last updated Oct 20, 2016

[col_one_half] It is estimated that only 5-10 percent of breast cancers are linked to genes. Some of the genes have been identified. The two most common genes which are linked to breast cancer also increase the risk of ovarian cancer. What causes breast cancer is... Read More

Breast Cancer Overview and Symptoms

by | Last updated Oct 20, 2016

[col_one_half] A woman’s breast is composed of glandular tissue, connective tissue, fat, blood and lymph vessels. There are about 20 lobes, each with smaller sections called lobules, in which milk is made. Milk flows through ducts to the nipple, which is... Read More

How to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer

by | Last updated Oct 20, 2016

Although you can’t completely prevent breast cancer, there are several lifestyle choices you can make that will lower your risk. Maintaining a healthy weight and exercising regularly help. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends at least four... Read More

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