Visual Exploration: Breasts
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Mastectomy Vs. Lumpectomy Guide
After a breast cancer diagnosis, you'll be faced with a difficult and emotional decision: Do you choose complete removal of your breast (mastectomy) or removal of only the tumor (lumpectomy) followed by radiation therapy? The information contained in this guide is intended to help you make this important decision.
Post Breast Surgery Exercises
It is necessary to do arm exercises to regain your range of motion after breast surgery.
News Images: Breast Cancer
Female Breast Anatomy Slide Show
The anatomy of the human female breast contains various tissues and structures. One of the primary functions of the breast is milk production. Learn about breast ducts, muscles, and blood vessels in this slide show from the Mayo Clinic.
Radiation Therapy Slide Show
Radiation therapy treatment planning
This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will guide you through the process of planning for radiation therapy. Before you begin external beam radiation treatment, your radiation therapy team carefully plans every aspect of your treatment in a process called radiation simulation. Radiation therapy treatment planning usually involves positioning your body, making marks on your skin and taking imaging scans.
Stages of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is classified from stage 0 (zero) to stage IV (four). The stages are determined by a sample of breast tissue, as well as examination of tissue from the lymph nodes under your arm. The purpose of staging is to estimate the chances of survival of at least five years after diagnosis. Learn about breast cancer staging with this slide show from the Mayo Clinic.
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