This guide was created as a collaboration between the American Cancer Society chapter on campus at Kean University and the Nancy Thompson Learning Commons.
Breast Cancer Fact Sheets -- American Cancer Society
After a Breast Cancer Diagnosis"There are many ways to treat breast cancer, including surgery, radiation, and medicines such as chemo, hormone therapy, target drug therapy, or immunotherapy."
Breast Cancer Fact Sheet for Patients and Caregivers"Breast cancer can start in any part of one or both breasts. For women in the US, breast cancer is the most common cancer (after skin cancer) and the second-leading cause of cancer death (after lung cancer)."
Breast Density and Your Mammogram Report"Regular mammograms are the best way to find breast cancer early. But if your mammogram report says that you have dense breast tissue, you may be wondering what that means."
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