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Five Ways Nuclear Medicine Shapes Breast Cancer Care Through Real-World Scenarios 

Nuclear medicine is a specialized field of imaging that uses tiny amounts of radioactive substances to detect and monitor diseases, which can help shape breast cancer care. Unlike traditional imaging methods like X-rays, MRIs or ultrasounds, which create pictures of the body’s structures, nuclear medicine shows how cells and tissues function at a molecular level. […]

Through the Eyes of a Patient Navigator: The Power of Emotional Support 

Mari Montesano, patient navigator and manager of Komen’s Breast Care Helpline, discusses how she and her team provide support and guide patients through the emotional and mental challenges of a breast cancer diagnosis.  No one should ever have to face a breast cancer diagnosis alone. After the unexpected shock, most people experience a tidal wave […]