Breast Cancer

Follow along on our guide to Breast Cancer, an exploration of the latest recommendations and research on diagnosis, treatment, and management of this most common cancer in women (after skin cancer), although it also occurs in men. Each monthly installment of the Medical Journey will delve into another aspect of breast cancer, including warning signs and symptoms, genetic factors, treatment options, coping strategies, the importance of early detection, palliative care, and lessons learned -- all of which have undergone expert review. Every installment will also include a separate, downloadable, printable information resource for patients.

–Also, an overview of epidemiologic and geographic trends

Patient Handout

–Most suspicious lesions will need more diagnostic workup via biopsy and pathology

Patient Handout

–Which patients are eligible for breast-conservation therapy, and what is the role of non-surgical treatment?

Patient Handout

–Looking beyond chemotherapy to targeted therapies, personalized approaches, and more

Patient Handout

–A primer on guiding patients with a higher inherited risk

Patient Handout

–Diagnosis was complicated by obesity and overall limited understanding of gynecomastia

–Supportive care should start at diagnosis and be an integral part of active treatment

Patient Handout

–Guidance from cancer and radiology societies for female adult survivors

Patient Handout

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