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Breast Cancer Screenings During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Essential—and Safe

Should You Get a Second Opinion for Breast Cancer?

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A Mammogram Is Essential, But Is It Enough?

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August 17, 2018

You’ve Found a Breast Lump: Now What?

Finding a lump in your breast can be frightening. For most women, discovering an unusual growth or mass immediately brings worries of breast cancer.But here’s the first thing you should know about breast lumps: They aren’t unusual. “Palpable lumps, or lumps...

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You’ve Found a Breast Lump: Now What?

August 10, 2018

When it Comes to Breast Cancer Care, Accreditation Matters

With so many options of where to go for breast care, it can be difficult to decide which medical center is right for you. NAPBC accreditation is one factor patients can use to help inform their decision.The National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers ...

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When it Comes to Breast Cancer Care, Accreditation Matters

July 26, 2018

The Important Role Tumor Boards Play in Cancer Care

When it comes to cancer care, looking at a patient’s case from different perspectives is an essential part of deciding the best treatment approach. That’s why tumor boards are so crucial. These meetings provide a huge benefit to patients, though it’s a proc...

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The Important Role Tumor Boards Play in Cancer Care

May 3, 2018

Radiation Therapy Delivered in a Fraction of the Time

What if you could get high-quality radiation therapy for your cancer delivered in weeks shorter than the usual treatment regimen?You’d likely consider the quicker option—especially when you learn it is not only faster but also safe and effective, with fewer...

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Radiation Therapy Delivered in a Fraction of the Time

April 19, 2018

Getting the Right Kind of Help for Lymphedema: Why it Matters

One possible complication of certain types of cancer treatment is lymphedema, a persistent buildup of fluid that often causes swelling, usually in an arm or a leg. It often occurs in women and men with breast cancer who have had lymph nodes removed as part ...

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Getting the Right Kind of Help for Lymphedema: Why it Matters

January 16, 2018

Screening Guidelines for 5 Common Cancers

Updated: April 7, 2021It goes without saying that cancer is not a topic that we want at the top of our mind. But the reality is, knowing your risk factors and getting screened may help catch cancer early.Talking to your physician at your annual check-up abo...

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