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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
What Is Breast Cancer Tumor Localization? Facing Fear and Family History I am the youngest of seven—six...
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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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What Is Breast Cancer Tumor Localization?
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How Does Genomic Testing Guide My Breast Cancer Treatment Decisions
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The Chemotherapy 7-Day Rule: Easing the Side Effects of Chemo
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Breast Cancer, Heart Disease, and Your Life
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Hope and Progress in Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment
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Using Laser Therapy To Treat Post-Mastectomy Lymphedema
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Understanding Brain Metastases in Breast Cancer: Navigating the Challenges and Embracing New Possibilities
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Christine Handy: Redefining Beauty Through Resilience
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Do Breast Cancer and Back Pain Happen Together?
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Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer and the Gut Microbiome’s Impact on Effectiveness
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Who Is Most at Risk for Inflammatory Breast Cancer?
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Why Breast Cancer Treatments Might Work Best Just After Your Period
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Unlocking the Power of Personalized Breast Cancer Treatment with Agendia’s MammaPrint® and BluePrint® Tests
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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
Dr. Barry Rosen explains ctDNA testing for early breast cancer detection

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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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Can IVF Cause Breast Cancer? Understanding the Facts
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Precision Medicine: Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Care
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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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Breast Implants vs Expanders: Sensation Differences Explained
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Red Devil Chemo: How Does It Work in Fighting Cancer?
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Behind the Scenes of ‘Hello Beautiful’: A New Perspective on Breast Cancer in Film
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Breast Cancer Surgery: Comprehensive Expert Insights
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Will I have Sensation After Mastectomy and Reconstruction?
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Decoding Your Genomic Test Results: What They Mean for You
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Bridging the Gap in Breast Cancer Care: Insights from Dr. Rahul Singh and Dr. Alex Cosimano
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Navigating Chemotherapy After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Top Tips
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Herceptin: Understanding Its Role in Breast Cancer Treatment
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Christine Handy: Breast Cancer Survivor and Learn Look Locate Ambassador
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What is the Difference Between Breast Reconstruction with Implants Under the Muscle or Over the Muscle?
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The Fundamentals of Genomic Testing in Breast Cancer
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Unlocking the Power of Genetic Testing in Breast Cancer Care: Insights from Dr. Allison DiPasquale
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Understanding Breast Cancer Risk and Screening for LGBTQ+ Individuals
Male breast cancer: diagnosis & treatments

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Male Breast Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment – Breaking Barriers
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LGBTQ+ Breast Cancer Journeys: Overcoming Unique Hurdles
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Identifying Breast Cancer Symptoms: A Guide for the LGBTQ+ Community
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Neuropathy and Breast Cancer: What You Need to Know
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Navigating Bone Health: My Journey Beyond Breast Cancer Treatment ‌
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The Potential Benefits of Rice Water for Hair Growth in Breast Cancer Survivors
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Katrina’s Journey: Navigating the Challenges of Stage 3 Inflammatory Breast Cancer
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Navigating the Complexities of Breast Cancer Care: Insights from Dr. Charles Weaver
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Embracing Life After Cancer: A Survivor’s Journey to Finding Joy and Peace
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“Hello Beautiful”: Redefining the Dialogue on Breast Cancer through Film
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Illuminating the Power of Radiation Therapy in Breast Cancer Treatment
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Understanding Breast Implant Illness: An Important Awareness for the Breast Cancer Community
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Revolutionizing Breast Cancer Aftercare: The Vanguard of Lymphedema Management
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Lymphedema in Breast Cancer: A Guide to Early Detection and Management
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Finding Hope and Healing: Mindy’s Journey Through Breast Cancer
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Navigating Breast Health: Ultrasound’s Key Role in Screening Dense Breast Tissue
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What is Triple Negative Breast Cancer?
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Combating Breast Cancer Disparities among Black Women
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Breast Cancer Diagnosis: Decoding Your Mammogram Report
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Comprehensive Guide to Tamoxifen in Breast Cancer Treatment
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Navigating Precision in Breast Cancer Surgery: Wire-Guided vs. Wire-Free Tumor Localization
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Cynthia Jordan’s Triumph: Celebrating Five Years of Breast Cancer Survivorship
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Breast Cancer Awareness: A Global Endeavor of Education and Solidarity
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ctDNA Testing in Breast Cancer: Insights from Dr. Barry Rosen
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Lymph Nodes in Breast Cancer – Detection and Treatment
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Tamoxifen in Breast Cancer Treatment: Managing Hormone-Positive Cancer
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Empowering Journeys: Dr. Anne Peled on Sensation-Preserving Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction
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The Journey of Letting Go: Embracing the Unknown in Breast Cancer
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Can Breast Cancer Come Back After a Mastectomy?
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Tricia’s Journey: A Stage 4 Survivor’s Thoughts on Legacy and Love
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Unlocking Better Cancer Treatment: How Genomic Testing Works
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Introducing Restorative Tattooing at Learn Look Locate
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Carole Anne Wittman: Walgreens Beauty Expert and Breast Cancer Survivor
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EMPOWERink: Changing Lives with Mastectomy Tattoos
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Understanding and Managing Post-Treatment Fatigue in Long-Term Breast Cancer Survivors
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Mastectomy Drains: Understanding Their Importance in Recovery
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Breast Cancer Index Test: A Guide to Anti-Estrogen Therapy Duration
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Your Mammogram
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Stacey Stevens
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Increased Survival Rates by Charles Weaver
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From Diagnosis to Empowerment: Cynthia’s Breast Cancer Journey and the Birth of Learn Look Locate
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Meet Leslie
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Meet Jena
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What is Neoadjuvant Therapy?
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Zandra’s Journey with Paget’s Disease and DCIS: A Story of Resilience and Awareness
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Meet Erin, Triple Positive
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What does cancer teach you?
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What is DCIS? Charles Weaver Medical Oncologist
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What is Paget’s Disease
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Meet Christine-7 Year Survivor & Model
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Meet Michaela from New York-Stage 2
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Meet Adera-Breast Cancer Survivor and Model
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Your Pathology Report
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What is Aesthetic Flat Closure?
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What is a Diep Flap Procedure?
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There is no Playbook
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Marnie Rustemeyer, CPCP, AAM
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What causes radiation burn?
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LYMPHEDEMA, what is it?
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It’s okay to feel lost sometimes.
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Hannah Gilmore, MD
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March is Lymphedema Awareness Month
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What is Tamoxifen and how does it work?
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Meet Tricia Stage 4
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Meet our newest Medical Advisor!
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What is your grade?
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Understanding Breast Density Score
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How cancer cells grow and spread
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Meet Mindy!
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Meet Patti from Canada-Survivor and Blogger for Learn Look Locate
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What is Oophorectomy?
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The Harmful Connection Between Breast Cancer and Loneliness
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How Lymphedema Happens
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Finding Strength in the Journey: Terri’s Story of Resilience and Advocacy
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Meet Abby from Philadelphia
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IORT – Intraoperative Radiation Therapy-What is it? Have you heard of this?
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The Fingerprint of Your Tumor
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Metastatic Trial Search
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What is the difference between staging and grading?
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The “Blind Spot” in Breast Imaging
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What is Oncoplastic Surgery?
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Boobs Do NOT Define You
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Flat and Fabulous Flasher
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Choosing to Live Flat
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Rosewater Tears
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From a Husband’s Perspective
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What is the Difference between Grading and Staging?
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Love and Peace
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Making Healthcare Options Transparent
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Protecting Your Heart During Radiation
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What are the Risks of Having Dense Breasts?
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What Does The Red Devil Chemo Treatment Do?
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What Is A Sentinel Node Biopsy?
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What Is An Oncotype Score?
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What Is Oncoloplastic Breast Surgery?
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What is Inflammatory Breast Cancer?
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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
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Ron Israeli, MD, Plastic Surgeon
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