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Breast Cancer 101

Hormonal Birth Control and Breast Cancer

Corinna Underwood

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13 February 2020

215

These days, women have many different options when it comes to birth control. Forms of hormonal birth control are not…

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Breast Cancer 101

The Vitamin You Didn’t Know You Needed

Anne Danahy

15 January 2020

376

Folic acid (also known as folate) is one of the B-vitamins. You’re probably aware of the recommendation for pregnant women…

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Breast Cancer 101

Getting Pregnant After Breast Cancer

Corinna Underwood

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25 November 2018

165

It’s not impossble to get pregnant after breast cancer. With careful planning you can maintain your fertility during and after treatment…

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Breast Cancer 101

Should You Be Eating Soy? Setting the Record Straight!

Judith Bickel

13 August 2018

118

In our comprehensive guide to Menopause, we talked about ways that women can minimize their menopause symptoms and reduce their…

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Breast Cancer 101

There Are Many Non-BRCA Gene Mutations

Dr. Kristi Funk

1 May 2018

There has been so much talk about the BRCA gene mutations, the many non-BRCA mutations are still widely unknown and…

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Breast Cancer 101

To Drink or Not to Drink? We Have Some Answers!

Judith Bickel

23 March 2018

113

If you asked the average person on the street what contributes to breast cancer, chances are they’d say genetics –…

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Breast Myths

Breast Myths: Do Silicone Implants Cause Lupus?

Dr. Kristi Funk

12 March 2018

It’s March, spring is just around the corner, and it’s time to bust another breast myth! Lisa from San Francisco…

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white pills from an orange prescription container spread on a table

Breast Cancer 101

Medications can Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer

Dr. Edith Smith

24 February 2015

209

There are a variety of factors that increase breast cancer risk, some of which respond well to risk-reducing medications. The…

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Breast Cancer 101

Are you at High Risk for Breast Cancer?

Dr. Edith Smith

21 January 2015

199

By now, many people are aware that having a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene increases the risk of…

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lab technician with blue gloves analyzing dna information

Breast Cancer 101

BRCA Gene Mutations

Dr. Kristi Funk

14 May 2013

209

In 2013, we expect 232,340 new invasive breast cancers plus 64,640 in situ (pre-invasive) cancers, and 40,030 deaths; 2240 of…

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Risk Factors

Hormonal Birth Control and Breast Cancer

The Vitamin You Didn’t Know You Needed

Getting Pregnant After Breast Cancer

Should You Be Eating Soy? Setting the Record Straight!

There Are Many Non-BRCA Gene Mutations

To Drink or Not to Drink? We Have Some Answers!

Breast Myths: Do Silicone Implants Cause Lupus?

Medications can Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer

Are you at High Risk for Breast Cancer?

BRCA Gene Mutations

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