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What Is Breast Cancer Tumor Localization?
A Clear, Patient-Friendly Guide to Understanding Your Surgical Pathway
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How Does Genomic Testing Guide My Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions
For women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, understanding the right treatment approach can feel...
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The Chemotherapy 7-Day Rule: Easing the Side Effects of Chemo
As you research different treatment options, the chemotherapy 7-day rule, a schedule designed to ensure...
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Breast Cancer, Heart Disease, and Your Life
Breast cancer survivors face a higher risk of heart disease due to certain treatments like chemotherapy...
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Hope and Progress in Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment
Learn about metastatic breast cancer, its latest treatments, and personalized medicine approaches that...
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Using Laser Therapy To Treat Post-Mastectomy Lymphedema
After a mastectomy, lymphedema can develop, causing swelling and discomfort. Low-level laser therapy...
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Understanding Brain Metastases in Breast Cancer: Navigating the Challenges and Embracing New Possibilities
Embracing the journey of understanding brain metastases in breast cancer empowers patients facing this...
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Aesthetic Flat Closure
An aesthetic flat closure (AFC) is a surgical procedure performed after a mastectomy to contour the chest...
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Christine Handy: Redefining Beauty Through Resilience
When Christine Handy received the life-altering diagnosis of aggressive breast cancer in 2012, her world...
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Ann Marie’s Breast Cancer Journey: A Story of Strength and Resilience
Meet Constance – Stage 2 Facing Fear and Family History I am the youngest of seven—six girls. When...
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Learn Look Locate and Walgreens Expand Breast Cancer Education with New Aromatase Inhibitor Resource
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Marianne’s Breast Cancer Journey: My Healing Truth After Breast Cancer 
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Michelle’s Stage 3 Breast Cancer Journey: Advocating for Young Survivors
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Tinamarie Bauman: Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Joins Learn Look Locate as Medical Advisor
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Promising Findings in Cleveland Clinic’s Preventive Breast Cancer Vaccine Study
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What is a Lumpectomy? A Comprehensive Guide to Breast-Conserving Surgery
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Red Devil Chemo Side Effects: What to Expect & Manage
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Understanding Breast Imaging: A Guide to Dense Tissue and Biopsies
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Walgreens and Learn Look Locate Celebrate Three Years of Collaboration with New Breast Cancer Resources
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Mindy’s Hormone-Positive Breast Cancer Journey: Life After Zoladex and Anastrozole Treatment
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Understanding ctDNA Testing for Breast Cancer Detection
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What are “Blind Spots” in Breast Imaging?
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Shalon’s Inspiring BRCA2 Breast Cancer Journey
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Can IVF Cause Breast Cancer? Understanding the Facts
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Precision Medicine: Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Care
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Hormone-Positive and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Andrea’s Two-Time Survivor Story
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Breast Cancer Disparities in Black Women: Challenges & Health Solutions
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Low-Dose Tamoxifen: Safer Breast Cancer Recurrence Prevention
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Comprehensive Breast Cancer Support Groups: Learn Look Locate’s Empowering Resources
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Enhertu Brings New Hope for HER2-Positive Tumors: What You Should Know
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Daniela’s Breast Cancer Journey: Stage 1 HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
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Constance McDaniel

Survivor Stories

Meet Constance – Stage 2
Tyyrea, stage 0 survivor from USA

Survivor Stories

Meet Tyrrea – Stage 0
Macee

Survivor Stories

Meet Macee – Stage 2b
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Survivor Stories

Meet Sara – Stage 2
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Survivor Stories

Meet Koreen – Stage 3
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Survivor Stories

Meet Leeanna – Stage 2
Dr. Christina Hibbert, stage 1 survivor

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Meet Dr. Christina Hibbert – Stage 1
Dr. Anne Peled

Survivor Stories

Healing Hands: Dr. Anne Peled’s Journey as a Breast Cancer Surgeon and Survivor
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Survivor Stories

Meet Abby – Stage 2
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Survivor Stories

Meet Joanna – Stage 2, England
Megan Shelly

Survivor Stories

Meet Megan – Stage 2, Pennsylvania
Rachelle

Survivor Stories

Meet Rachelle – Stage 2, California
Sammie, Stage

Survivor Stories

Meet Sammie – Stage 4
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Survivor Stories

Meet Jo – Grade 2
Lior from Israel stage 2

Survivor Stories

Meet Lior – Stage 2
Talia Oregon

Survivor Stories

Meet Talia – Stage 2
Jaymee

Survivor Stories

Meet Jaymee – Stage 4
Tracee Michigan

Survivor Stories

Meet Tracee – Stage 2
karen

Survivor Stories

Meet Karen – Stage 1
Tricia

Survivor Stories

Meet Tricia – Stage 4
Laurie, stage 4 from California

Survivor Stories

Meet Laurie – Stage 4
Sondra

Survivor Stories

Meet Sondra – 2x Survivor
Sofia Sweden

Survivor Stories

Meet Sofia – Triple Negative
Christina from Canada

Survivor Stories

Meet Christina – Stage 1
Phaedra NC

Survivor Stories

Meet Phaedra – 2x Survivor
Miriam UK

Survivor Stories

Meet Miriam – Stage 3
Beth Stage 3 Ohio

Survivor Stories

Meet Beth – Stage 3
Mimi

Survivor Stories

Meet Mimi – Stage 3
Patti Canada

Survivor Stories

Meet Patti – Stage 0
Jo from the UK

Article

Boobs Do NOT Define You
Lisa from Australia

Article

Flat and Fabulous Flasher
Juliet

Article

Choosing to Live Flat
Rosewater Tears

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Rosewater Tears
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From a Husband’s Perspective
What is the difference between grading and staging

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What is the Difference between Grading and Staging?
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Love and Peace
Making Healthcare Options Transparent

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Making Healthcare Options Transparent
Protecting Your Heart During Radiation

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Protecting Your Heart During Radiation
What are the Risks have Having Dense Breasts

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What are the Risks of Having Dense Breasts?
What Does The Red Devil Chemo Treatment Do

Article

What Does The Red Devil Chemo Treatment Do?
What Is A Sentinel Node Biopsy

Article

What Is A Sentinel Node Biopsy?
What Is An Oncotype Score

Article

What Is An Oncotype Score?
What Is Oncoloplastic Breast Surgery

Article

What Is Oncoloplastic Breast Surgery?
What is Inflammatory Breast Cancer

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What is Inflammatory Breast Cancer?
Who is a Candidate for Genetic Testing

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Who is a Candidate for Genetic Testing?
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What is Herceptin and what does it do?
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Where Does Breast Cancer Spread?
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What is Neoadjuvant Therapy?
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Menopause and Breast Cancer
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Ringing the Bell at the End of Treatment!
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Why Do We Need Mastectomy Drains?
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Saying goodbye to body parts
Beatriz

Survivor Stories

Meet Beatriz – Stage 2
Cayatanita

Survivor Stories

Meet Cayatanita – Stage 3
Lauren South Carolina

Survivor Stories

Meet Lauren – Stage 2
Tina Canada

Survivor Stories

Meet Tina – 2x Survivor
Stephanie Georgia

Survivor Stories

Meet Stephanie – Stage 2
Karen

Survivor Stories

Karen’s Journey: A Previvor’s Decision to Take Control
Stephanie

Survivor Stories

Meet Stephanie – Stage 3
Cora

Survivor Stories

Meet Cora – Stage 2
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Survivor Stories

Gina’s Journey: From Stage 4 Breast Cancer Diagnosis to Advocacy, Inspiring Strength and Hope
Erin

Survivor Stories

Meet Erin – Stage 1
Juliet

Survivor Stories

Meet Juliet – Stage 3
Regina

Survivor Stories

Meet Regina – Stage 2
Leslie, stage 4

Survivor Stories

Embracing Life: Leslie’s Journey as a Stage 4 Cancer Thriver
Keiko

Survivor Stories

Meet Keiko – Stage 2
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Survivor Stories

Meet Nathalia – Stage 2
Rebekah, stage 3 survivor

Survivor Stories

Meet Rebekah – Stage 3
Cat, stage 3 survivor

Survivor Stories

Meet Cat-2x Survivor – Stage 3
Gill, stage 1 survivor from UK

Survivor Stories

Meet Gill – Stage 1
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Survivor Stories

Meet Jena – Stage 3
Mindy, stage 2

Survivor Stories

Meet Mindy – Stage 2
Karla Mans Giroux

Survivor Stories

Meet Karla – Stage 4
Lisa Hingst

Survivor Stories

Lisa’s Journey: Embracing Flat, Fabulous, and Radiant Living
Jennifer, stage 2

Survivor Stories

Meet Jennifer – Stage 2
Patti from Ohio

Survivor Stories

Meet Patti – 2x Survivor
Rocki Adams, Stage 1, Arizona

Survivor Stories

Meet Rocki – Stage 1
Alli, stage 3 survivor

Survivor Stories

Meet Alli – Stage 3
Becky, stage 2 from Canada

Survivor Stories

Meet Becky – Stage 2
Brooklyn Cobb

Survivor Stories

Meet Brooklyn Cobb
Jamelle

Survivor Stories

Meet Jamelle Singleton – Stage 3
Casey

Survivor Stories

Casey’s Journey: Embracing Life as a BRCA1 Previvor
Lericha

Survivor Stories

Meet Lericha – Stage 2
Nicole - Stage 3 ER-PR+

Survivor Stories

Meet Nicole – Stage 3 ER-PR+
Peggy - Stage 2

Survivor Stories

Meet Peggy – Stage 2, Triple Negative
Rosemary- Stage 2

Survivor Stories

Meet Rosemary – Stage 2
Latricia - Stage 1

Survivor Stories

Meet Latricia – Stage 1
Heidi - Stage 2

Survivor Stories

Meet Heidi – Stage 2
Chrissy - 2X Survivor

Survivor Stories

Meet Chrissy – 2X Survivor
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Ron Israeli, MD, Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Christina Hibbert, stage 1 survivor

Survivor Stories

Navigating the Emotional and Physical Toll of Breast Cancer: Dr. Christina Hibbert’s Cancer Journey
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Resources

Imerman Angels – One-on-One Cancer Support
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Sharsheret – Cancer Support at Every Stage for Jewish Women & Their Families
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Resources

Moose Interruptions – Extensive Quality Information with a Twist of Humor

Survivor Stories

Finding Purpose, Hope, and Strength in Helping Others
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Survivor Stories

Meet Rosie – Stage 1

Survivor Stories

Meet Nicole – 2X Survivor

Survivor Stories

Meet Sammie – Stage 2 & BRCA1

Survivor Stories

Meet Tawnya – Stage 1
Sydney, stage 3

Survivor Stories

Sydney’s Journey: From Diagnosis to Advocacy in the Fight Against Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
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