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BreasT Cancer
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1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. In 2023, an estimated 297,790 women and 2,800 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. You likely know at least one person who has been personally affected by breast cancer. But there is hope. When caught in its earliest, localized stages, t
1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. In 2023, an estimated 297,790 women and 2,800 men will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. You likely know at least one person who has been personally affected by breast cancer. But there is hope. When caught in its earliest, localized stages, the 5-year relative survival rate is 99%. Advances in early detection and treatment methods have significantly increased breast cancer survival rates in recent years, and there are currently over 3.8 million breast cancer survivors in the United States.
early detection
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early detection
Know your breasts. Test monthly. You must conduct a breast self exam every month. Look for any changes in breast tissue, such as changes in size, feeling a palpable lump, dimpling or puckering of the breast, inversion of the nipple, redness or scaliness of the breast skin, redness or scaliness of the nipple/areola area, or discharge of se
Know your breasts. Test monthly. You must conduct a breast self exam every month. Look for any changes in breast tissue, such as changes in size, feeling a palpable lump, dimpling or puckering of the breast, inversion of the nipple, redness or scaliness of the breast skin, redness or scaliness of the nipple/areola area, or discharge of secretions from the nipple.
If you discover a persistent lump in your breast or any changes, it is very important that you see a physician immediately.
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Get Tested - ANNUALLY
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- I believe all women with breast tissue should have an annual mammogram.
- I believe all women and men with Breast Cancer history should have an annual mammogram.
- You found a lump - Schedule an appointment to see your physician immediately and make sure you tell them you found a lump in your breast.
- DO NOT WAIT!
- After the first mammogram ther
- I believe all women with breast tissue should have an annual mammogram.
- I believe all women and men with Breast Cancer history should have an annual mammogram.
- You found a lump - Schedule an appointment to see your physician immediately and make sure you tell them you found a lump in your breast.
- DO NOT WAIT!
- After the first mammogram there may be a second diagnostic mammogram along with a sonogram. For patients with extremely dense breast tissue, sometimes a breast MRI is ordered.
Get a biopsy
Negative biopsy
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After the diagnostic testings your physician may order a biopsy. Most likely a needle biopsy and maybe on several areas of the breast or even both breasts.
Usually a breast cancer titanium marker is inserted to mark the biopsied area. This means that the area is easily found again and seen on all your future breast mammograms.
Don't worry
After the diagnostic testings your physician may order a biopsy. Most likely a needle biopsy and maybe on several areas of the breast or even both breasts.
Usually a breast cancer titanium marker is inserted to mark the biopsied area. This means that the area is easily found again and seen on all your future breast mammograms.
Don't worry, you are not going to sound the alarm while going through airport security metal detectors nor be banned from an MRI. This marker is a good thing. Remember, It locates the area of concern for easy future testings.
Negative biopsy
Negative biopsy
Negative biopsy
Great News! You can relax, recuperate from the procedure and breathe!
Request copies of all your medical records including but not limited to your biopsy report and mammogram films.
Read all your medical reports. Try! Then try again! Request a conference with your doctor to review your biopsy pathology reports and examine your mammogram f
Great News! You can relax, recuperate from the procedure and breathe!
Request copies of all your medical records including but not limited to your biopsy report and mammogram films.
Read all your medical reports. Try! Then try again! Request a conference with your doctor to review your biopsy pathology reports and examine your mammogram films. Ask questions from your doctor.
Make sure you schedule your follow up appointment. A must!
If you have not done so, then now is a good time to put your life in order.
Things like connecting with your faith, family, true friends, work life balance and healthy living. Prepare essential documents: Health Proxy, Living Will, Finances & Guardianship.
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Positive Biopsy
Negative biopsy
Negative biopsy
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As soon as you learn your biopsy is positive you must conference with your doctor to review your biopsy pathology reports and examine your mammogram films. Ask questions from your doctor. Understand and know what type of Breast Cancer was found.
Prepare for treatment. Clinical Stage or Surgical stage. Or both, in what order?
Based
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As soon as you learn your biopsy is positive you must conference with your doctor to review your biopsy pathology reports and examine your mammogram films. Ask questions from your doctor. Understand and know what type of Breast Cancer was found.
Prepare for treatment. Clinical Stage or Surgical stage. Or both, in what order?
Based on the type and stage of Breast Cancer determines wether you will start with a surgical stage followed by a clinical stage - drug therapy and/or radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy and/or require a surgical stage that may be followed by a clinical stage.
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Get your Gene Profile
Type - Stage - Gene Profile
Type - Stage - Gene Profile
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Myriad Genetics - Genetic Cancer Testing
Order your Gene Profile immediately.
Have your doctor order the test. However. you may have to pay out of pocket. I did.
Your genetic profile is valuable information that will aid your doctor in developing a tailored personal treatment plan specifically for your type and your stage of breast
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Myriad Genetics - Genetic Cancer Testing
Order your Gene Profile immediately.
Have your doctor order the test. However. you may have to pay out of pocket. I did.
Your genetic profile is valuable information that will aid your doctor in developing a tailored personal treatment plan specifically for your type and your stage of breast cancer.
Also, based on your findings, you can inform your bloodline relatives so that they may get tested immediately.
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Type - Stage - Gene Profile
Type - Stage - Gene Profile
Type - Stage - Gene Profile
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Know your Breast Cancer
You must know and understand your:
- Breast Cancer Type
- Breast Cancer Stage
- Breast Cancer Gene Profile
Knowing what Type, Stage and Genetic Profile you have is crucial in developing your unique treatment plan.
Once you and your doctor have identified the three breast cancer factors listed above, then you and your
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Know your Breast Cancer
You must know and understand your:
- Breast Cancer Type
- Breast Cancer Stage
- Breast Cancer Gene Profile
Knowing what Type, Stage and Genetic Profile you have is crucial in developing your unique treatment plan.
Once you and your doctor have identified the three breast cancer factors listed above, then you and your doctor can develop and start a personalized treatment plan that will target your specific Type, Stage and Genetic Profile of breast cancer. This is key in order to have the best health outcome.
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Treatment Plan
Type - Stage - Gene Profile
Treatment Plan
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Make a decision with your doctor.
A tailored personal treatment plan specific to your particular breast cancer helps result in the best health outcome.
- Surgical Stage: partial mastectomy, mastectomy, bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction.
- Clinical Stage: chemotherapy, radiation therapy, drug therapy and/or clinical trial.
Put your affairs in order.
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