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Understanding Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is cancer that forms in tissues of the breast, usually the ducts (tubes that carry milk to the nipple) and lobules (glands that make milk). It occurs in both men and women, although male breast cancer is rare.
Assess Breast Cancer Treatment Options
Know your options before you commit to a breast cancer treatment. Explore your the options available here.
Personal Stories
I hate it, it's so unfair. But I think I fear it more. I wish I was a man and that I was permitted to have power and...
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My Mum died in 1990 because of breast cancer,looking back I wish I had had the maturity to tell her how much she meant to me and how much of...
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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.
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.
Pelvic Exam Slide Show
A pelvic exam is an important part a woman's routine physical appointment. This slide show can help you get familiarized with what will occur during the exam.
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Cancer Quiz
Cancer will more than likely affect you or someone you love...how much do you really know about it?