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My patient did it her way
The author learns a lesson about serenity when a patient refuses treatment for her advanced breast cancer.
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Public awareness helps put male breast cancer on industry's radar screen
In recent years, the looped, colored ribbon pinned to a lapel has come to symbolize awareness, support and advocacy. While pink usually has symbolized all things female, a new ribbon for breast cancer may be in development—this time, to promote awareness of male breast cancer.
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Three common myths about mammography
Although some critics continue to question the value of breast screening, the scientific evidence supporting it is rock solid.
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Implementing the gains in cancer prevention
Cancer is now the leading cause of death among Americans younger than 65 years. That statement is less alarming than it first appears, because deaths attributable to heart disease dropped dramatically in recent years. In fact, the number of cancer deaths has also fallen during the same period, but less rapidly than heart disease deaths.
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