Breast Cancer

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Why Black women should consider screening for breast cancer earlier

Dr. Sandhya Pruthi explains why Black women should start screening for breast cancer earlier than age 40.

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Why some patients with breast tumors could possibly avoid a mastectomy

Dr. Judy Boughey explains why some people with multiple tumors may be able to receive a lumpectomy followed by whole-breast radiation therapy.

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Mayo Clinic study reveals proton beam therapy may shorten breast cancer treatment

A condensed hypofractionated schedule of proton therapy resulted in excellent control of cancer while sparing surrounding tissue.

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Breast cancer in Hispanic women in the US, importance of screening

Dr. Carlos Vargas, a Mayo Clinic radiation oncologist, explains why preventive breast cancer screening is vital to saving lives.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Tips for cancer patients to stay safe in the summer

Learn how heat can affect your body, medications, and quality of life and get tips to protect yourself and your family from extreme temperatures.

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Dear Mayo Clinic: Breast density reporting and supplemental testing

Drs. Lauren Cornell and Kristin Robinson explain breast density and the breast cancer screening options available for women with dense breasts.

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When to start regular breast cancer screenings

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is proposing changing its guidelines to recommend all women begin screening mammography at age 40.

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Patients with multiple tumors in one breast may not need mastectomy, research finds

Patients could receive breast-conserving therapy, a lumpectomy followed by whole-breast radiation therapy, rather than mastectomy.

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Not all lumps are breast cancer: Benign breast disease

Dr. Caroline Clune discusses some of the common types of noncancerous breast symptoms known as benign breast disease.

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Stopping chronic lymphedema in its tracks

Physical therapist Joy Macheel discusses a new surveillance system to prevent lymphedema from developing in people treated for breast cancer.