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For Breast Cancer Prevention, Family Matters

Tags: breast cancer, family history, mastectomy, personalized healthcare

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

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Jolie’s Choice: Why Have a Preventive Mastectomy?

Tags: BRCA gene, breast cancer, cancer risk, genetics, 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?

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Study: Heart Issues with Herceptin® for Breast Cancer

Tags: breast cancer, cancer, chemotherapy, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart disease, heart failure, heart health, medications, news, prevention, research

Doctors recommend monitoring usage of Herceptin® and chemotherapy drugs for breast cancer if you are 67 or older.

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Breast Cancer Survivor Treated for Heart Issue

Tags: breast cancer, cancer, cardio-oncology, diagnostic test, heart and vascular institute, heart disease, heart health, medications, patient story, prevention

Cleveland Clinic Cardio-Oncology Center helps breast cancer survivor beat heart condition, too.

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Breast Cancer: Younger Women Diagnosed More Often

Tags: breast cancer, breast cancer awareness, breast exam, mammogram, self-breast exam

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.

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10 Innovations to Watch in 2013 (Slideshow)

Tags: aortic aneurysm, breast cancer, cataracts, diabetes, innovations, mammograms, melanoma, migraine, prostate cancer, skin cancer, STAMPEDE, Top 10 Innovations for 2013

From new technology to creative treatments, these 10 advances will reshape your care in the not-too-distant future.

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Men Get Breast Cancer Too

Tags: breast cancer, breast cancer prevention, breast cancer treatment, breast exam, breast reconstruction, self-breast exam

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.

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Do You Need Cancer Surgery?

Tags: breast cancer, cancer, prepare for surgery, surgery

If you or a family member needs surgery to treat cancer, here are five things you should consider.

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Mastectomy: Remove, Rebuild Breasts in 1 Step (Video)

Tags: breast cancer, breast cancer treatment, breast reconstruction, mastectomy

A new procedure removes and reconstructs the breasts at one time, easing the devastating physical and emotional effects of mastectomy.

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A Brush With Breast Cancer

Tags: #onememory, Alzheimer's awareness month 2012, breast cancer, breast cancer awareness month 2012, breast exam, mammogram

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.