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"Being open about my cancer has helped my whole family reduce the fear."
"Being open about my cancer has helped my whole family reduce the fear."
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Just Diagnosed with Breast Cancer?
A diagnosis of breast cancer is a life-changing event.
Regardless of your age, your situation in life, or the stage of your disease, having cancer means entering a new world in which you become a patient – and a survivor. You will learn a new language and adjust to changes both in the way you live your life, and in the way you think about it. Real value comes from being an active, informed participant in your treatment.
What do you need to know and what happens next?
Breast cancer treatment and prognosis are influenced by a large number of factors that can vary significantly among patients. This section will help inform and guide you through the complexity of a breast cancer diagnosis and navigate the treatment options that are available today.
In this section we will look at:
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Getting the Diagnosis |
Understanding Your Pathology Report |
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Types of Breast Cancer |
Asking Questions |
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Understanding the Diagnosis |
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