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… Some types of breast surgery can create challenges for breastfeeding. If you have had or are … can affect your ability to breastfeed. Biopsy Small incision made in the breast to …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer Screening: When Should I Start … mammograms and who are at average risk for breast cancer. It is not for women who are at … another mammogram, a breast ultrasound, or a biopsy—to make sure you don't have cancer. …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast-Conserving Surgery or a Mastectomy? 1 … arm sampled. This is called a sentinel node biopsy. Or you may need more lymph nodes …
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… Condition Basics What is male breast cancer? Breast cancer is the growth of abnormal cells … Most male breast cancer is diagnosed with a biopsy . A lump or thick area in the breast or …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer: Should I Have Breast Reconstruction After a Mastectomy? 1 … Your Summary Get the facts Your options Have breast reconstruction with your mastectomy or …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer: Should I Have Chemotherapy for Early-Stage Breast Cancer? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare … after your surgery for early-stage breast cancer. Don't have chemotherapy. This …
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… Condition Basics What is breast cancer? Breast cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow … is cancer by examining a sample of cells ( biopsy ). The results of the biopsy help your …
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… Basics What is metastatic or recurrent breast cancer? Breast cancer is the uncontrolled growth of … has come back or spread, you may have a biopsy to check a sample of tissue. You may …
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… Condition Basics What is inflammatory breast cancer? Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare, fast-growing type of … may also take a sample of breast tissue ( biopsy ). The sample is checked for cancer …
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… Overview If breast cancer spreads, it often goes to the … nodes. The types of lymph node surgery for breast cancer are: Sentinel node biopsy. The doctor removes the first lymph …