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Breast and Brain Health: Aging, Menopause and Risk 

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Breast and brain health have more in common when it comes to aging and menopause than you might think. Both are complex and affected by a mix of factors like aging, hormones, genetics and lifestyle. There is no guaranteed way to prevent breast cancer, dementia or cognitive decline that impacts daily life, but understanding your risk can help you ask questions and take steps to support your health.   Cognitive decline and dementia are not the same thing  It is important to first address what is meant […]

Post-Surgical Recovery for Breast Cancer: Expectations, Challenges and More 

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Post-surgical recovery for breast cancer expectations, challenges and advances in care are important to consider whether you are having a lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction or other breast surgery. By learning what to expect, what happens during the healing process and your recovery options, you can feel more confident in the process.     Preparing your home and loved ones  “The best way to get a good outcome after surgery is to be prepared before the […]

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Mammograms and More: Screening Technologies and Your Personal Breast Cancer Risk 

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Mammograms and more may be part of your breast cancer screening plan, depending on your personal risk. Finding breast cancer early makes a big difference for treatment options and long-term survival.   Breast cancer screening tests are designed to find breast cancer before warning signs or symptoms appear, and different types exist to clarify uncertain findings – offering peace of mind or helping inform next steps. For most women at average risk, screening begins with a yearly mammogram at age 40. […]

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Understanding Metastasis and Four Ways to Take Charge of a Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis

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Understanding metastasis can help you take charge of a cancer diagnosis. In this blog, you’ll learn four ways to help you take charge of a metastatic breast cancer (MBC) diagnosis so you can feel informed about what’s happening in your body and about some things to expect. An MBC diagnosis comes with a whirlwind of […]

Three Reasons You Should Discuss Your Risk of Recurrence with Your Doctor

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There are three reasons you should discuss your risk of recurrence with your doctor following initial breast cancer treatment, and we’re going to share them with you here.   While most people diagnosed with breast cancer will never have a recurrence, every person treated for breast cancer does have some level of risk of the cancer returning or recurring. It’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed when you’re newly diagnosed and talking through treatment options. It’s also common to want to […]

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Four Things to Know About Clinical Trials When You’re Diagnosed with Breast Cancer 

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Here are four things to know about clinical trials before going any further after a breast cancer diagnosis. You may feel a sense of urgency, but knowledge is power and a critical tool to advocate for your care. Clinical trials are how researchers find better ways to prevent, detect and treat breast cancer. They are the reason that every treatment, from hormone therapy to targeted medications, exists. And […]

What You Didn’t Learn in School About Breast Health #KnowYourNormal 

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If you’re like most women, you probably weren’t taught much about women’s health or breast health while in school. But that’s okay; we’ve got you covered. In this issue of Know More, we’ll go beyond puberty and break down how breast tissue changes over time, as well as what’s normal (and what might not be).  […]

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Mapping Your Path: How Genomic Testing Can Personalize Your Breast Cancer Treatment Plan 

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Genomic testing can help personalize your breast cancer treatment plan by helping map a path ahead. When navigating a breast cancer diagnosis, it can feel like approaching one fork in the road after another. What treatments will I need? Will I need chemotherapy? What is right for me?   Genomic testing, which could also be called […]

HER2-Positive Breast Cancer: From Diagnosis and Treatment to Monitoring 

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This Know More installation explores HER2-positive breast cancer, from diagnosis through treatment options to future monitoring. Former Komen Scholar Ian Krop, M.D., Ph.D., described the shift in progress for HER2-positive breast cancer in a previous Komen webinar as, “It used to be a diagnosis we really hated to give . . . but now people […]

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