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The path from a screening mammogram to getting a breast cancer diagnosis to starting treatment is a multi-step process that can take weeks to months to complete. While waiting for the results of endless testing can feel overwhelming, your care team is learning all about your breast cancer so they can develop the treatment plan […]
Gene mutations play a key role in the development of breast cancer, but asking your doctor about these mutations can impact your breast cancer experience. Your DNA contains the instructions for thousands of genes written in a special code. For example, genes contain the information that determines the color of your eyes. They also contain […]
If you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, you may be wondering why it happened. Breast cancer isn’t something you can “catch” from someone else. It develops when normal processes that keep your breast cells happy and healthy malfunction. All the cells in your body have a system of checks and balances that keep them healthy. […]
If you’ve just been diagnosed with breast cancer, you’re not alone. Since 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime, each diagnosis is as unique as the person receiving it; breast cancer isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your breast cancer experience will not be the same as your aunt’s, friend’s […]
