Fact Sheets

Source: CCM

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Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a disease in which cells in the breast grow erratically and turn into cancer. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Dense Breasts
Dense breasts have a higher proportion of glandular and connective tissues relative to fatty tissue.
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Cancer Surgery
Cancer surgery is any procedure to remove cancerous tumors and surrounding tissue. Learn more about these procedures.
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Breast Reconstruction
For women who have had a mastectomy or lumpectomy, breast reconstruction surgery helps restore the appearance of the breasts.
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Digital Breast Tomosynthesis (3D Mammography)
With digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) mammography, a special machine takes multiple X-rays of breast tissue from various angles. A computer then combines these images into a number of 1-millimeter slices of breast tissue that radiologists can examine to look for signs of breast cancer.
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Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Inflammatory breast cancer is an aggressive form of breast cancer that can progress over several weeks or months. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Breast Reduction Surgery
A surgical procedure to reduce the size and weight of breasts.
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Breast Cancer in Men
Since breast cancer is far more prevalent in women than men, it's important for men to know the symptoms in order to get diagnosed at an early stage.
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Neoplasm (Tumor)
Neoplasms or tumors refer to any growth that develops inside or on the body. Learn about symptoms and treatment.
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Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome (HBOC)
Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome (HBOC) refers to cancers of the breast and ovaries caused by genetic mutations. Learn about symptoms and treatment.