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Over 40,000 women die per year in the United States from breast cancer. This staggering figure can be lowered through early detection and awareness. It is estimated that 80 percent of women diagnosed with breast cancer survive five years or more. The prognosis varies based on a variety of factors, including location of the tumor, the type of tumor, size and shape of the tumor and other biologic markers.

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Living with Metastasis: The Emotional Toll of Breast Cancer (Stage 4) as a Chronic Illness

Posted by Laurie Kingston

I have Stage 4 breast cancer. However, I am also in clinical remission, with no sign of cancer in my liver (which was once riddled with tumours). What does this mean? We can assume that there are still cancer cells in my body and that, eventually, we will find new tumors. Until that time, I undergo chemotherapy and…

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PJ Hamel, Health Guide, answered Please explain Invasive Ductal… Hi - that medical language can certainly be hard to understand. Please read our…

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Phyllis Johnson, Health Guide, answered (IDC) TUBULE FORMATION SCORE 3/3… Patricia, Herceptin is only prescribed for people who are Her2neu positive, so…

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Phyllis Johnson, Health Guide, answered If it is inflammatory breast cancer… Inflammatory breast cancer usually presents with redness, swelling, and…

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Phyllis Johnson, Health Guide, commented on When It Spreads: Breast Cancer… Because there are so many variables in determining recurrence chances, your…

08/05/10

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