What is a Breast Cancer Diagnosis?
Susan K. Williford, M.D., Medical Oncologist Explains
Understanding Breast Cancer Diagnosis
If breast cancer is suspected or the patient is due for her routine mammogram, a diagnostic test may be performed, such as a diagnostic mammogram or ultrasound. If a breast cancer is suspected then a biopsy is taken either with a needle or an excisional biopsy where a piece of tissue is removed.
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BREAST CANCER COMMUNITY
10 Things NOT to Say to a Cancer Patient
Dear Friend, Caregiver, Loved One and Perfect Stranger, Not to overstate the obvious, but people with cancer get tired, exhausted, simply depleted…physically and mentally and emotionally. Even their hair hurts.
Glenn Sellnow’s Cancer Story
In 2008, I was having some problems with pain in my rear end so I went to the walk-in clinic to investigate the cause. The doctor looked over the situation
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Scars. They reflect the roadmap of our lives. No matter if they are beautiful or ugly….they’re ours. Meaningful and sometimes tragic reminders of the battles fought, lives produced and everything