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Q&A: Feeling hopeless about a breast cancer diagnosis

October 03, 2008
Dr. Anne Rosenberg responds to a reader's question about whether it's normal to feel hopeless about the future after receiving a breast cancer diagnosis. Dr. Rosenberg says that it is normal to feel frightened and overwhelmed, and she gives advice on finding support and offers encouragement to women dealing with a serious diagnosis. The article contains both video and text versions of Rosenberg's response. Read more »

Expert & Community Posts

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Breast Cancer Diagnosis: A Husband and Wife Guide to the First 48 Hours
By Jacki Donaldson , Health Expert

...Extreme ranges of emotion are normal following a breast cancer diagnosis. Whether it’s anger,... Read more »

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Digital Tomosynthesis: Another Possible Mammogram Replacement for Breast Cancer Diagnosis?
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

...breast self-exam.   Digital Tomosynthesis for Breast Cancer Diagnosis: A 3-D X-ray Digital... Read more »

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And Now She’s One of Us: Robin Roberts' Breast Cancer Diagnosis
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts announced today that she has breast cancer. The ABC morning... Read more »

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Dorothy Hamill's Breast Cancer Diagnosis: She’s One of Us
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

Remember Dorothy Hamill? The figure skater with the perky wedge haircut and the beautiful smile,... Read more »

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Reading The Pathology Report - A Layperson’s Guide To Understanding Your Breast Cancer Diagnosis
By PJ Hamel , Health Expert

“Have you got your pathology report yet?”As a woman newly diagnosed with breast cancer, it... Read more »

Health Guide

Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Screening: Breast Self Exam and Mammograms
Breast Examination by a Health Professional. Early detection of breast cancer significantly reduces the risk of death. Women between the ages of 20 and 49 should have a physical examination... Read more »
The First 48 Hours: The Ten Most Important Questions to Ask Your Doctor
...breast cancer stages 0 through 5.  3. Is my family history relevant to my diagnosis? Learn about breast cancer diagnosis.Read about breast cancer risk factors, including inherited genetic... Read more »
Meet Emily: Behind the Scenes at Breast Cancer Connections
...place where you feel you can find community, the latest information, and support as you cope with a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment, and caring for loved ones going through the breast cancer... Read more »
Mammograms: Screening and Diagnostic
...diagnostic work-up: mammogram, physical exam, ultrasound, and MRI.It’s been more than two years since my breast cancer diagnosis. And for more than two years, this diagnostic process has given... Read more »

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Mammogram

Mammogram image and information. Mammograms are used in breast cancer diagnosis and diagnosis of other breast problems.... Read more »

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A study of over 3,000 women has found that obesity affects breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survival. Swiss researchers say that breast cancer... Read summary »

Simple test at the dentist may be able to detect breast cancer
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It may one day be possible to get a breast cancer diagnosis from your dentist, U.S. scientists say. Researchers have developed a new saliva test that... Read summary »