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Breast cancer is the second most lethal cancer in women. (Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in women.) The good news is that early detection and new treatments have improved survival rates. Unfortunately, women in lower social and economic groups still have significantly lower survival rates than women in higher groups.
Several factors are used to determine the risk for recurrence and the likelihood of successful treatment. They include:
- Location of the tumor and how far it has...
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Elizabeth Edwards: Missed Mammograms and a World of Hurt
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From Our Sources
Area around breast tumor may predict cancer's spread
New research suggests that the 'innocent' cells around breast cancer tumors may predict whether or not the cancer will spread to the lymph nodes.... Read more »
Combo of cheaper meds may kill breast tumors
A combination of two existing medications may kill tumor cells, a new study has found. Finnish researchers say that doxorubicin--a common... Read more »
Breast Cancer Tumors Treated By Freezing
A new method of treating cancer involves freezing tumors with super-cold gas. Probes inserted into the breast creates an "ice ball" that kills off... Read more »
Phyllodes Tumors of the Breast
Source: Breastcancer.org
Phyllodes tumors of the breast are rare, accounting for less than 1% of all breast tumors. The name "phyllodes," which is taken from the Greek... Read more »
Symptoms and Diagnosis of Phyllodes Tumors of the Breast
Source: Breastcancer.org
Signs and symptoms of phyllodes tumors The most common symptom of a phyllodes tumor is a breast lump that you or your doctor can feel while examining... Read more »
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