Why would beauty queen Allyn Rose decide to have both of her breasts removed? She shares her very personal answer.

Jolie’s Choice: Why Have a Preventive Mastectomy?
When the actress announced she had a prophylactic (preventive) double mastectomy, she brought new attention to this procedure — and to the BRCA1 gene. What does this mean for other women?

Study: Heart Issues with Herceptin® for Breast Cancer
Doctors recommend monitoring usage of Herceptin® and chemotherapy drugs for breast cancer if you are 67 or older.

Breast Cancer Survivor Treated for Heart Issue
Cleveland Clinic Cardio-Oncology Center helps breast cancer survivor beat heart condition, too.

Breast Cancer: Younger Women Diagnosed More Often
A study finds that younger women are developing advanced stage breast cancer. It’s more important than ever to start paying attention to your breast health early.

10 Innovations to Watch in 2013 (Slideshow)
From new technology to creative treatments, these 10 advances will reshape your care in the not-too-distant future.

Men Get Breast Cancer Too
Breast surgeon Michael Cowher, MD, describes a surprising request from a male patient who he diagnosed with breast cancer, a 52-year-old man who had not seen a doctor since childhood.

Do You Need Cancer Surgery?
If you or a family member needs surgery to treat cancer, here are five things you should consider.

Mastectomy: Remove, Rebuild Breasts in 1 Step (Video)
A new procedure removes and reconstructs the breasts at one time, easing the devastating physical and emotional effects of mastectomy.

A Brush With Breast Cancer
In honor of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, we asked Cleveland Clinic caregivers about the memories they have that they wouldn’t want to lose. Katherine Lee, MD, remembers an early breast cancer diagnosis that saved her patient’s life.



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