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… Condition Basics What is breast engorgement? Breast engorgement means your breasts are …
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… Overview A breast pump is a device that allows you to empty milk from your breasts whenever you want to or need to. Then … the milk for later. You can also express breast milk by hand ( manual expression ). But …
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… Condition Basics What is inflammatory breast cancer? Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare, … may cause lots of tiny dimples in the skin. Sometimes it causes a lump that grows … is called a retracted nipple. A change in the skin, especially an area that looks thick and …
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… Overview Collecting breast milk is a way of giving your baby breast milk in a bottle. If you collect milk, … don't have to use it right away. Why store breast milk? Storing breast milk lets you feed …
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… Cancer: Should I Have Breast Reconstruction After a Mastectomy? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … increase your risk of serious problems after surgery. It is important to be realistic … to rebuild the size and shape of a breast after your breast has been removed ( …
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… can talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer: Should I Have Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … after your surgery for early-stage breast cancer. Don't have chemotherapy. This …
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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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… Breast Cancer: What Should I Do if I'm at High Risk? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 … Get the facts Your options If you are at high risk for breast cancer, your choices are: … need to talk to your doctor to find out how high your risk really is. A woman who has …
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… can talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start Having … and who are at average risk for breast cancer. It is not for women who are at high … risk. If you don't already know your breast cancer risk, you can look it up at …
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… Some types of breast surgery can create challenges for breastfeeding. If you have had or are … find alternate ways of providing milk. Breast reduction surgery Breast size is reduced. …