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Here you will learn all the details and latest medical advances about how doctors treat breast cancer explained in a language that is easily understood by you.

ARTICLES

Nearly everyone with breast cancer will have surgery as a part of their treatment plan. You’ll be involved in deciding what kind of surgery is …

In the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, scientists tried to justify the idea of race—and racism—using biology. 1 But genetic research tells us that all humans …

After being treated for breast cancer, it’s healthy and normal to have fear or anxiety about your cancer returning. It’s natural to wonder whether a …

Taking care of your bones is an important part of staying healthy especially during your breast cancer journey. Some forms of breast cancer treatment are …

You may be wondering if you should make any changes to your lifestyle and eating habits to best care for yourself while coping with breast …

Although it’s uncommon, some women are diagnosed with breast cancer during pregnancy or shortly after giving birth. If this is the case for you, your …

VIDEOS

What is inflammatory breast cancer? How is inflammatory breast cancer typically treated and diagnosed? In this video, Dr. Jennifer Griggs explains everything you need to …

Is red meat safe to eat during breast cancer and its treatment? Can it increase the risk of breast cancer? In this video, Dr. Jennifer …

What is metastatic breast cancer? Are all breast cancer recurrences considered metastatic? What are the symptoms of metastatic breast cancer? How is metastatic breast cancer …

Does sugar promote breast cancer growth? Can sugar cause breast cancer? What is the impact of sugar on cancer cells? Can sugar influence the effectiveness …

Which breast cancer treatments can induce menopause? What factors affect whether menopause is temporary or permanent? What side effects are associated with treatment-induced menopause? In …

How can you cope with feelings of hopelessness during breast cancer and its treatment? Why may these feelings occur? Join Dr. Jennifer Griggs in this …