Breast Cancer
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The Emotional Side of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer can bring on many emotions in people. From diagnosis to treatments, the journey may leave you feeling things you hadn't expected.
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Is There a Link Between Breast Cancer and Chronic Inflammation?
Could chronic inflammation lead to breast cancer? Find out what the science says.
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Can You Eat Pigeon Peas If You Have Breast Cancer?
Plant-based estrogens may be especially good for people who have breast cancer. And legumes called pigeons peas could have a particular benefit for your body.
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Best Books for Breast Cancer
Books are a great way to understand a new diagnosis, like breast cancer. We spoke to people who have it and doctors who treat it to find out what books they would recommend.
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The Link Between Gut Health and Breast Cancer
The tens of trillions of microorganisms living and working in your gut -- called your microbiome -- may hold clues to preventing, treating, and surviving many diseases, including breast cancer.
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Does Marijuana Help With Breast Cancer?
Many people with breast cancer are turning to marijuana for help with side effects from the disease or from treatment. But does it really work?
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The Link Between Sugar and Breast Cancer
Scientists are studying the link between sugar and all forms of cancer, including breast cancer. But some research may make you rethink your sugar intake.
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CBD Oil and Breast Cancer
CBD oil can’t treat or cure breast cancer, but it may ease side effects of treatment like pain, anxiety, insomnia, nausea, and vomiting. Here’s what to know about using CBD oil for breast cancer.
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Breast Cancer Facts Doctors Might Not Tell You
When you have breast cancer, there’s a lot of information to keep track of. Here are some facts that may go unmentioned at your medical appointments.
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Pictures: Embracing My Body After Being Diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer
Three women living with metastatic breast cancer share how they learned to embrace their diagnosis, accept the changes in their body, and boost their self-esteem.
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How to Find Your Breast Cancer Community
When you have metastatic breast cancer, surrounding yourself with the right people can make a difference in your treatment and your life.
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Advanced Breast Cancer: What Friends Want to Know
What your friends may want to know about your stage III or stage IV breast cancer but not know how to ask you.
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Advanced Breast Cancer and Your Job
You have advanced breast cancer, but you also have a job. Here’s how to handle your work life after your diagnosis.
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Care and Comfort During Stage III or IV Breast Cancer Treatment
Taking care of yourself when you have stage III or stage IV breast cancer goes beyond what your doctors can do. Get ideas for getting the support and TLC that you need.
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What Does It Mean to Have HER2-Positive Breast Cancer?
HER2, short for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, describes a protein that plays a role in normal breast cell development. But in some breast cancers, the HER2 gene produces too many proteins.
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Mom With Breast Cancer Has Healthy Baby After Chemo
Jade Devis was just a few months pregnant when she learned she had a fast-growing type of breast cancer.
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How to Live Well When You Have Advanced Breast Cancer
When you're in good shape physically and mentally, treatment takes less of a toll. Here's how self-care looks when you have advanced breast cancer.
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Feel Your Best During Treatment for Breast Cancer
What you can do to counter fatigue, nausea, and other side effects.
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Can I Join a Clinical Trial for Advanced Breast Cancer?
It could be a chance to try a new treatment that you can't get any other way.
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What Researchers Are Learning About Advanced Breast Cancer
The latest discoveries include new treatments, and the cancer's secrets for spreading.
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Treatment Choices for Advanced Breast Cancer
Will you need surgery, chemo. radiation, or other treatments?
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How to Manage Pain From Advanced Breast Cancer
Is your advanced breast cancer causing you pain? Find out how to talk to your doctor and find the best treatments for relief.
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How to Talk to Your Family About Stage III or IV Breast Cancer
When you have stage III or stage IV breast cancer, you may have some hard talks with your family about how you’re doing, what your options are, and what you want.
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What Are the Chances That My Breast Cancer Will Come Back?
It's a question anyone with breast cancer naturally asks: Is It gone for good or will it come back? Find out what doctors check.
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When Breast Cancer Spreads
If it's "metastatic," it could affect what treatment you need.
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