If you’ve just learned that you have breast cancer, you may be encountering some of the most anxious moments of your life. Although research has come a long way over the past decade in developing extremely effective treatments, the "C" word is still a terrifying one to add to your vocabulary—especially if you’re referring to your own health. At this point, your imagination is probably running wild with fears of what is going on inside your body, and the measures necessary to fix it.
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Q. I had breast cancer in the past, and I’m really scared of it coming back. What can you tell me about recurrent breast cancer?A. Recur... Read more »
Q. I’ve been diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer. What can you tell me about it, and what my treatment might be like?A. Inflammatory breast... Read more »