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African-American women: Breast cancer more deadly?
African-American women may be more likely to die of breast cancer than women of other races, especially in the first few years after the diagnosis, according to new research.
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Patricia is a 2 year survivor of breast cancer. Her family gave her strength when she was diagnosed.
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Betty, a breast cancer survivor, shares her story on how they found she had cancer through a suspicious mammogram.
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Irene shares her story on how she has dealt with the 30 days of radiation.
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Around the Web
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
- Breast Cancer Risk Varies Among Women Taking Menopausal Hormones
- Long-Term Use of Some High Blood Pressure Drugs May Increase Risk of Postmenopausal Breast Cancer
- ASCO Updates Guidelines on Interventions for Women at Increased Risk of Breast Cancer
- Post-Lumpectomy Radiation No Benefit in Older Women with Early Breast Cancer
- Breast-Conserving Therapy Comparable to Mastectomy for Women with Early-Stage Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
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