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            Breast cancer treatments and classifications

            September 16, 2020
            There are a wide range of treatments for breast cancer. You and your cancer care team will determine the type of treatment or combination of ...
            Sarah Cannon

            What is oncoplastic surgery?

            September 9, 2020
            As breast cancer research advances, treatment approaches continue to be improved and refined. Oncoplastic surgery is an approach for breast cancer...
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            How much do genetics impact the risk for breast...

            September 9, 2020
            What causes breast cancer? How much do genetics impact the risk for developing breast cancer? Given that 1 in 8 women will develop the disease...
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            Mammograms: what to expect

            August 25, 2020
            Learn more about mammograms, including what to expect, Sarah Cannon's recommended mammogram screening schedule, how to prep for your mammogram...
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            Breast Cancer: What’s Normal and What’s Not

            August 24, 2020
            Take a moment to learn more about breast self-exams, including how to perform them and warning signals to be aware of.
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            Lumpectomy vs. mastectomy: what to know

            August 20, 2020
            You've completed a breast biopsy and have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Your surgeon has presented you with two treatment options: lumpectomy...
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            Mammograms 101

            October 14, 2019
            It’s important to learn about the benefits of regular mammograms, and also understand the difference between mammograms and other types of diagnostic...
            Sarah Cannon

            Exercise Following Breast Cancer Surgery

            October 7, 2019
            Whether you have had a lumpectomy or mastectomy, exercising your arm(s) after your breast surgery is important; as it will help you regain or...
            Sarah Cannon

            Can men get breast cancer?

            October 7, 2019
            Although rare, yes, men can be diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer develops in breast tissue, which both men and women have.
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            Signs, Symptoms and Risk Factors for Breast Cancer

            September 25, 2019
            Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women after skin cancer, with approximately 12 percent of women diagnosed in their lifetime...
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            It's breast cancer. Now what?

            August 28, 2019
            Being diagnosed with breast cancer can be overwhelming and emotional. A million thoughts run through your mind and it can be difficult to figure...
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            ASCO® 2019: The latest in breast cancer research

            August 22, 2019
            Erika Hamilton, MD, Director of the Breast Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Research Program at Sarah Cannon Research Institute, shares exciting...
            Sarah Cannon

            5 key facts to know about triple negative breast...

            August 13, 2019
            Approximately every half hour, a woman in the U.S. is diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC).
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            What you need to know about breast cancer surgical...

            July 16, 2019
            When diagnosed with breast cancer, one of the first topics you, your family and your care team will discuss is your treatment options.
            Sarah Cannon

            What You Need to Know About Fertility Preservation

            April 25, 2019
            If you are diagnosed with cancer, you may need to make decisions about your fertility sooner than you had planned. Cancer and some types of treatment...
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            Planning for Diet & Lifestyle Changes after Breast...

            January 28, 2019 by Adrienne Pullins, RD, LD, Registered Dietitian at Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute at HCA Midwest Health
            In the age of having information at our fingertips, diet recommendations are widespread, and at times, conflicting. Low-fat, low-carb, vegan,...
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            Breast Cancer & Weight Gain: What You Need To ...

            October 22, 2018
            Nearly 80% of people who are diagnosed with breast cancer will experience weight gain,1 reported to range between two pounds and 18 pounds. Not...
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            Ask the Expert: Advances in Triple Negative Breast...

            October 17, 2018
            Erika Hamilton, MD, Director of the Breast Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Research Program at Sarah Cannon, shares the exciting advancements in...

            tags: immunotherapy , triple negative breast cancer

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            Ask the Expert: Late Effects of Breast Cancer ...

            October 10, 2018
            After receiving radiation oncology treatment, you may experience some acute and chronic side effects, many of which are common and can be addressed...
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            Ask the Expert: Common Questions about Oncoplastic...

            October 5, 2018
            Alexander Nguyen, MD, FACS, CLT, Plastic Surgeon at Reconstructive Microsurgery and Lymphedema Associates practicing at Medical City Healthcare...
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            The TAILORx Trial & Its Impact on Patients Facing...

            June 15, 2018
            Sarah Cannon Breast Cancer Experts Dr. Denise Yardley, Dr. Stephanie Graff and Dr. Erika Hamilton discuss the results of the TAILORx study.
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            The STRIVE Study

            May 4, 2018 by Dax Kurbegov, MD
            Dax Kurbegov, MD, Vice President & Physician-in-Chief of Clinical Programs at Sarah Cannon, shares his perspective as a principal investigator...
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            Hormone Therapy & The Treatment of Breast Cancer

            April 9, 2018
            Hormones are chemical messengers that regulate specific functions in the body, such as reproduction. Hormones are produced by many glands in ...
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            The Latest In Breast Cancer Research

            January 12, 2018
            Erika P. Hamilton, MD, Director of Breast Cancer and Gynecologic Cancer Research Program at Sarah Cannon, shares exciting research presented...

            tags: breast cancer

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            Know Your Cancer: A Closer Look at Rare Breast...

            November 6, 2017
            The American Cancer Society estimates that breast cancer will affect 316,120 women in the U.S. this year. There are many different variations...
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            Breast Cancer Types

            November 3, 2017
            There are many types of breast cancer. If you or a loved one is diagnosed with breast cancer, you may hear terms like “adenocarcinoma” and “in...
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            Breast Cancer Myths Debunked

            October 24, 2017
            There is so much information about breast cancer online, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. We’ve called out some common myths here...
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            What You Need to Know About Lymphedema: Causes...

            September 13, 2017
            Biopsy. Surgery. Chemotherapy. Radiation. Second opinions. Clinical trials. Pills. Insurance. MRI. Cancer. Cancer. Cancer. These are the words...
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            Coping with a New Image

            July 27, 2016
            Cancer is a life changing journey. From diagnosis through survivorship, survivors are faced with physical and emotional changes - some temporary...

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