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What Are the Different Types of Breast Cancer?

October 22, 2019

What are the different types of breast cancer? Your diagnosis will determine the symptoms, screenings, and treatments you receive. Learn more here.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Women's Health

Tagged with: breast cancer, breast cancerDuctal carcinoma, breast cancers, invasive ductal carcinoma, lobular carcinoma, non-invasive breast cancer, non-invasive breast cancerInvasive breast cancer, radiation treatment
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Breast Cancer in Black Women: Disparities in Cancer

September 9, 2019

Breast cancer outcomes vary by race and ethnicity. In particular, breast cancer in Black women has startling disparities.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care

Tagged with: breast cancer
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What Is Metastatic Breast Cancer? Answering Your Questions

May 23, 2019

Metastatic breast cancer can be an overwhelming diagnosis. Learn more about what it means and what your treatment options are.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Women's Health

Tagged with: breast cancer, metastatic breast cancer, stage IV breast cancer
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UPMC on the Cutting Edge of Breast Cancer Treatment in Pittsburgh

October 4, 2018

About one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her life. Learn about research and treatment options available at UPMC in Pittsburgh.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital

Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Health Topics A-Z

Tagged with: breast cancer, breast cancer program, cancer research, cancer treatment
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Getting a Massage During Cancer Treatment Can Ease Stress

November 23, 2017

Find out how getting a massage during cancer treatment can help you physically and mentally during your cancer journey.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Living and Wellness

Tagged with: breast cancer, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, massage
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3 Things to Expect During Your First Mammogram

October 6, 2017

Walking into your first mammogram can be scary when you aren't sure what to expect. Learn how mammograms work and what you can do to prepare for yours.Watch Now

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care, Women's Health

Tagged with: breast cancer, diagnostic mammogram, first mammogram, mammogram
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Coping with Emotions & Finding Support After Mastectomy

October 3, 2017

Losing a breast causes emotional distress at first. It's normal to feel different and take time adjusting to these body changes. Find tips on how to cope.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Breast Cancer, Cancer Care

Tagged with: body image, breast cancer, breast cancer surgery, mastectomy
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Get to Know Dr. Jennifer Steiman of UPMC East and Magee-Womens Hospital

September 14, 2017

Meet Jennifer Steiman, MD, a breast cancer surgeon who will soon join the staff at UPMC. Learn more about Dr. Steiman's background.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC

Categorized as: Cancer Care, Women's Health

Tagged with: breast cancer, Magee-Womens Hospital UPMC, surgical oncology, UPMC East
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What Is Ductal Carcinoma? Symptoms, Treatment, and More

July 17, 2017

Ductal carcinoma is a type of breast cancer that is either invasive or in situ. Certain risk factors make women more likely to develop ductal carcinoma.Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

Categorized as: Cancer Care

Tagged with: breast cancer, ductal carcinoma, invasive ductal carcinoma