Understanding Breast Cancer
By better understanding breast cancer – from detection methods to risk factors to
the various stages of the disease – you may feel more enabled to approach treatment
and coping options.
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Detection and Testing
Testing Methods
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What is a biopsy? Why is my physician testing my blood cell count? What are some of the symptoms for which I should alert my physician? Learn about examinations and screenings that help physicians
diagnosis breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Screening An Overview
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National Cancer Institute
The NCI provides a breakdown of the most common screening tests for breast cancer.
Imaging and Biopsies
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Potential Screening Risks
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National Cancer Institute
Learn about the potential risks involved with various breast cancer screening methods.
Stages of Breast Cancer
Stages and the Outlook for Recovery
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The American Cancer Society
What is the TNM system? What do the numbers within a tumor stage mean? In this detailed
guide, learn about how the various stages can be labeled by numbers or letters helping
to determine the level of the cancer.
An In-Depth Look at Staging
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National Cancer Institute
The National Cancer Institute provides a useful, visual breakdown of the various
stages of breast cancer.
Types of Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Types
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Breast Cancer Foundation
Learn about the various types of breast cancer.
Anatomy of Breast Cancer
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Cancer Foundation
Access an interactive tool on the anatomy of breast cancer available in English
and Spanish.
Understanding Types of Breast Cancer
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Metastatic and Recurrent Breast Cancer - Overview
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What does "Metastatic" mean? What does "Recurrent" mean? Learn important information
from this basic overview.