Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation


	This section of our website was created for women and men interested in breast cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and long-term survivorship. Here you will find clear, comprehensive information as well as links to resources and support programs. We invite you to comment on our blog and share your story.

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	May 15, 2013 Tests to Guide Treatment Choices January 21, 2013 Tamoxifen Study Raises New Questions November 6, 2012 Breast Density: What We Know May Surprise You

Biopsy
I had a bilateral mastectomy and a sentinel node biopsy. The sentinel node is negative, but the mastectomy breast tissue that was removed had 3 nodes, one of which tested positive. Does this mean I need to have an axillary node dissection?

Risk Factors
I am transgender. What is my risk of getting breast cancer?

Metastatic Disease
How will I know if my breast cancer has metastasized to my lungs?

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1: Is it true that one in eight women will get breast cancer? The one-in-eight statistic doesn't accurately reflect the average woman's breast cancer risk. MORE >

2: Is it necessary to do monthly breast self-exam? Breast self-exam (BSE) has been widely hailed as a technique that can help women find breast cancer early.
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