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There’s no one-size-fits-all approach, but early-stage breast cancer is very treatable. Your doctor will consider things like type, stage, and lifestyle.
Surgery is usually needed to remove cancerous breast tissue. What determines a lumpectomy vs. a mastectomy?
Not everyone opts for reconstruction, but breast implants are common after surgery. The decision is yours.
Speak up and ask your doctor for solutions to side effects like nausea, swelling, insomnia, or hot flashes. You don’t have to grin and bear treatment.
Breast cancer survivors know firsthand which habits help during treatment, whether it’s avoiding junk food or joining a support group.
Clinical trials aren’t specifically for advanced cases of breast cancer. Promising new therapies are available for early stages, too.
You’ve finished treatment. Now what? Here’s what life after breast cancer may look like.
A breast cancer survivor and two oncologists guide you through a diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer, from surgery to aftercare.