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    Medical Mondays: Breast Cancer

    March 30, 2015

    Read articles from the breast cancer edition of Medical Mondays including coping with chemotherapy, managing lymphedema, and understanding bone marrow. Learn More

    Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care

    Tagged with: bone marrow, breast cancer, breast cancer recovery, breast cancer surgery, breast cancer treatment, chemo, chemotherapy, lymphedema, medical mondays

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    Managing Lymphedema During and After Breast Cancer Treatment

    March 25, 2015

    Lymphedema, a condition that causes swelling in the arms or legs, is a long-term side effect of breast cancer treatment. Learn how to manage the symptoms. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Women's Health

    Tagged with: breast cancer, breast cancer radiation, breast cancer surgery, lymphedema, manual lymphatic drainage, swelling

    Stroke symptoms: Know the warning signs.
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    Infographic: Breast Cancer by the Numbers

    March 24, 2015

    1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Learn the facts, symptoms, and risk factors of the disease with our infographic. Learn More

    Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

    Tagged with: breast cancer, breast cancer awareness, breast cancer risk, breast cancer symptoms, cancer, infographic, medical mondays

    breast cancer by the numbers
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    What to Expect During Recovery from Breast Cancer Treatment

    March 22, 2015

    It can be overwhelming to get a list of recovery instructions after breast cancer treatment. Knowing what to expect from each options can help you prepare. Learn More

    Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care

    Tagged with: breast cancer, breast cancer treatment, cancer support group, mastectomy, medical mondays, meditation, radiation, recovery, surgery, yoga

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    Understand Your Breast Cancer Treatment Options

    March 19, 2015

    Breast cancer treatment involves a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or targeted therapy. Know your options and how they target the cancer. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: breast cancer, breast cancer surgery, breast cancer treatment, breast reconstruction surgery, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, mastectomy, medical mondays, radiation, sentinel lymph node biopsy, targeted therapy

    breast cancer treatment options
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    Genetics and Cancer: Why You Should Know Your Risk

    February 25, 2015

    Having a family history of cancer may increase your risk of developing the disease. Cancer genetics programs may help identify how much of a risk you have. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: BRCA, breast cancer, cancer, Cancer Genetics Program, colon cancer, gene mutation, genetic testing, genetics, ovarian cancer, UPCI

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    Support Services for Cancer Patients

    February 16, 2015

    Cancer patients and caregivers may need extra help navigating through their journey. Support groups are highly encouraged and proven to be beneficial. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care

    Tagged with: American Cancer Society, breast cancer, cancer, LiveWell Survivorship, prostate cancer, support groups

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    Make Your New Year’s Resolutions to Prevent Cancer

    December 28, 2014

    Looking for a New Year's resolution? A popular one is to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Here are five resolutions that can help prevent cancer. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: annual exam, breast cancer, cancer prevention, cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, diet, exercise, fitness, lung cancer, mammogram, New Year's Day, pap smear, quit smoking

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    Breast Self-Awareness: What Women Should Know

    October 24, 2014

    Statistics show that one in eight women can expect to be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. Know the symptoms. Learn More

    Categorized as: Cancer Care, Women's Health

    Tagged with: American Cancer Society, breast cancer, breast cancer awareness month, breast cancer risk, breast cancer symptoms, breast self-awareness, diagnosed breast cancers, Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC, Magee-Womens Imaging Services, mammogram

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