Breast Cancer

Follow along on our guide to Breast Cancer, an exploration of the latest recommendations and research on diagnosis, treatment, and management of this most common cancer in women (after skin cancer), although it also occurs in men. Each monthly installment of the Medical Journey will delve into another aspect of breast cancer, including warning signs and symptoms, genetic factors, treatment options, coping strategies, the importance of early detection, palliative care, and lessons learned -- all of which have undergone expert review. Every installment will also include a separate, downloadable, printable information resource for patients.

Breast Cancer: The Basics of Diagnosis, Staging, and Treatment

鈥揂lso, an overview of epidemiologic and geographic trends

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For Your Patients: Breast Cancer Basics

Breast Cancer: Making the Diagnosis With Breast Biopsy

鈥揗ost suspicious lesions will need more diagnostic workup via biopsy and pathology

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For Your Patients: The Crucial Role of the Biopsy in Breast Cancer

What to Know About Management of Early-Stage Breast Cancer

鈥揥hich patients are eligible for breast-conservation therapy, and what is the role of non-surgical treatment?

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For Your Patients: Understanding Early-Stage Breast Cancer

New Treatment Options for Locally Advanced and Metastatic Breast Cancer

鈥揕ooking beyond chemotherapy to targeted therapies, personalized approaches, and more

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For Your Patients: New Therapies, New Hope in Locally Advanced and Metastatic Breast Cancer

Genetic Testing in Breast Cancer: Mutations, Multigene Panels, and More

鈥揂 primer on guiding patients with a higher inherited risk

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For Your Patients: The Importance of Genes in Breast Cancer

Case Study: Rare Subtype of Cutaneous Problem in a Breast Cancer Patient

鈥揃ut where did the sudden itchy and tingling lesions come from?

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Breast Cancer Palliative Care and Metastatic Disease: Looking Beyond End of Life

鈥揝upportive care should start at diagnosis and be an integral part of active treatment

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For Your Patients: Understanding Palliative Care for Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer and Post-Surgical Screening: Advising Patients on Appropriate Imaging

鈥揋uidance from cancer and radiology societies for female adult survivors

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For Your Patients: Next Steps After Breast Cancer Surgery

The Key Role of Primary Care Providers in Managing Breast Cancer Tx-Related AEs

鈥揟herapies carry both universal and unique adverse events

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For Your Patients: Partner With Your Primary Care Doc for Help With Side Effects

Case Study: Patient with Rare Breast Cancer Has Surprising Response to NAC

鈥揘ear-complete pathologic response allowed for breast conservation rather than complete mastectomy

The Long View on the Long-Term Impact of Breast Cancer Treatment

鈥揂 high morbidity burden can negatively impact quality of life and emotional health

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For Your Patients: Managing the Long-Term Effects of Treatment

Complementary Therapies in Breast Cancer: Creating a Safe Space

鈥揚atients often seek out non-medical methods to cope with diagnosis, symptoms, and well-being

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For Your Patients: Complementary Therapies and Breast Cancer Care

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