• Breast Cancer: Breast Reconstruction After Breast Surgery
    Breast reconstruction surgery involves creating a breast mound that comes as close as possible to the form and appearance of the natural breast.
  • Breast Cancer: Diagnosis
    It is important to remember that a lump or other changes in the breast, or an abnormal area on a mammogram, may be caused by cancer or by other, less serious problems.
  • Breast Cancer: Introduction
    Breast cancer is 1 of the most common types of cancer in women in the U.S. Once breast cancer occurs, cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body, making it life-threatening. The good news is that breast cancer is often found early, before it has spread.
  • Breast Cancer: Lymphedema After Treatment
    Whenever the normal drainage pattern in the lymph nodes is disturbed or damaged - often during surgery to remove the lymph nodes - the arm may swell. This swelling, caused by too much fluid, is called lymphedema.
  • Breast Cancer: Surgery
    Surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible is the main treatment for breast cancer. Today, women have many surgical options and choices.
  • Calculating a Due Date
    First, determine the first day of your last menstrual period. Next, count back 3 calendar months and add 1 year and 7 days to that date.
  • Calculating Calories and Fat Grams
  • Calluses and Corns
    Detailed information on calluses and corns.
  • Cancer and Nutrition: Foods to Manage Diarrhea
    During cancer treatment, you need enough calories and protein. But the foods you choose can also help you cope with side effects of cancer and its treatment. Here's what you need to know.
  • Cancer and Pain Management
    When you have cancer, it's important to talk about pain management with your healthcare provider. Even if pain can't be prevented, it can often be reduced or controlled. Here's what you need to know.
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