Understanding breast cancer and imaging: when to consider an MRI, mammogram or ultrasound
Dr. Valentina Hoyos says early detection and diagnosis of breast cancer are crucial for effective treatment and improving survival rates.
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A Team Approach to Breast Surgery
Judy Howell, a breast cancer survivor and patient at Baylor Medicine, shares her experience with breast reconstruction surgery.
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Reconstruction procedure gives breast cancer survivor new outlook
Ten years ago, when Judy Howell was fundraising for the Lester and Sue Smith Breast Center at Baylor College of Medicine, she had no idea
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Understanding the importance of metastatic breast cancer research
You’ve likely seen a lot of information about the importance of breast cancer screenings and prevention this month. However, until recently, little was known about
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Hormone therapy trial leads to hope in breast cancer fight
After years of having a lump in her breast examined through an annual mammogram and receiving benign results, Maria’s doctor told her she should get
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Tips to express your love and appreciation as a caregiver
Social occasions like Valentine’s Day can be opportunities to spend quality time with your significant other, friends or family members. However, if you are caring
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HER2-positive breast cancer diagnosis doesn’t stop patient from living full life
In 2014, Heather Lozada was living in Lubbock, Texas with her husband and two children, still nursing her youngest. “I noticed I was having trouble
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Loss spurs genetic testing, early breast cancer diagnosis and treatment
The day Sharon Shapiro’s daughter delivered her baby was nothing short of a miracle. What had been a relatively standard pregnancy for her daughter had
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Rise to the Top: Women leaders share experiences, advice for success at luncheon
According to Fortune magazine, only 5.4 percent of America’s 500 biggest companies have women at the helm. On March 31, Rise to the Top, a
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Breast cancer retreat provides hope, promotes understanding
Metastatic breast cancer is a complicated disease, not just in its etiology and biology, but also in how it impacts the relationship between the patient
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