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What Is Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, after skin cancer. One...

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, after skin cancer. One in eight women in the United States (roughly 12%) will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. It is also the second leading cause of cancer death in women after lung cancer.

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Sarah Silverman Says Her Male Doctor Used Bare Hands to Apply Gel to Her Breasts During an Ultrasound

She'll never be getting a breast exam from a man ever again.

She'll never be getting a breast exam from a man ever again.

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16 Celebrities Who Battled Breast Cancer

<p>Here are all the details about how 16 famous women fought breast ca...

Here are all the details about how 16 famous women fought breast cancer while being in the public eye. Read about how they were diagnosed, which treatment they chose, and what they're doing now.

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The Powerful Reason This Breast Cancer Survivor Is Putting Her Mastectomy Scars on Full Display

Her photo is the most inspiring thing you'll see today.

Her photo is the most inspiring thing you'll see today.

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Shannen Doherty On How Breast Cancer Changed Her Body and How She Learned to Love It Again

After a journey through breast cancer and a tough reconstruction process, t...

After a journey through breast cancer and a tough reconstruction process, the actress tells us about how it affected her relationships, learning to love her body again, and her goals for the future.

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At Least 15 Men Who Spent Time Near Site of 9/11 Attacks Have Been Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Less than one percent of all breast cancer patients are men.

Less than one percent of all breast cancer patients are men.

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Mom of 3 Learns She Has Breast Cancer After Doctors Dismiss Lump as 'Pregnancy Changes'

Doctors doubted it was breast cancer because of her young age.

Doctors doubted it was breast cancer because of her young age.

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I Was Diagnosed With Breast Cancer While Pregnant—and This Decision Saved My Baby's Life

Aleseia Saunders sought out a second opinion after her oncologist recommend...

Aleseia Saunders sought out a second opinion after her oncologist recommended terminating her pregnancy and undergoing chemotherapy.

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What is Dense Breast Tissue and How Does It Affect Your Health?

The density of your breast tissue can have an important role in your health...

The density of your breast tissue can have an important role in your health.

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9 Breast Cancer Symptoms That Aren’t Lumps

While they may be your first thought when it comes to breast cancer symptom...

While they may be your first thought when it comes to breast cancer symptoms, lumps aren't the only sign that something may be wrong.

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ANTM Alum Jael Strauss Dies at Age 34—2 Months After Being Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Strauss died in hospice on Tuesday morning.

Strauss died in hospice on Tuesday morning.

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Hair Stylist Finds Stage 4 Breast Cancer on Client's Scalp

"Metastatic breast cancer is relentless."

"Metastatic breast cancer is relentless."

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Why You Probably Don't Need to Do a Breast Self-Exam–and What Doctors Say to Do Instead

Here's what it really means to "know your breasts."

Here's what it really means to "know your breasts."

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Hyperrealistic Nipple Tattoos Are Changing the Game for Breast Cancer Survivors

Nipple tattoos are becoming an increasingly popular option among women who’...

Nipple tattoos are becoming an increasingly popular option among women who’ve undergone breast reconstruction surgery after cancer.

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12 Women With Breast Cancer Survivor Tattoos Pose in a Powerful Photo Series

Their courage is beyond compare.

Their courage is beyond compare.

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These 28-Year-Old Twins Went Through Mastectomies Just 3 Months Apart After Losing Their Mom to Breast Cancer

“It was on our to-do list, but we just kept pushing it off."

“It was on our to-do list, but we just kept pushing it off."

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There's Usually No Lump in This Rare, Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer. Here's What You Need to Know

Redness, swelling, tenderness, and changes to the skin of the breast can be...

Redness, swelling, tenderness, and changes to the skin of the breast can be signs of inflammatory breast cancer.

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6 Breast Cancer Treatments You Need to Know About That Aren't Chemo

More women with breast cancer may be able to skip chemotherapy. Here's ...

More women with breast cancer may be able to skip chemotherapy. Here's what you should know about today's latest treatment options.

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Feels 'Strong' As She Returns to Veep Post-Breast Cancer: 'I've Got Energy'

The actress was back at work for the show’s seventh and final season.

The actress was back at work for the show’s seventh and final season.

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I Survived Breast Cancer—but My Treatment Left Me With Permanent Side Effects No One Talks About

For Lora McCann, 56, of Cape Coral, Florida, the effects of breast cancer t...

For Lora McCann, 56, of Cape Coral, Florida, the effects of breast cancer treatment lingered long after radiation and chemo ended.