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Double mastectomy: A pre-emptive strike against breast cancer

Double mastectomy: A pre-emptive strike against breast cancer

At age 23, Lindsay Avner took charge of her genetic fate by electing to have her healthy breasts removed before cancer could strike first....

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Famous breast cancer survivors

Famous breast cancer survivors
Pictures: 20th Annual Women's 5K Classic

Pictures: 20th Annual Women's 5K Classic
Breast cancer awareness

Submit your breast cancer awareness photos

Creative ways to show support for breast cancer
Pictures: West Hartford Pink Party

Connecticut: West Hartford pink party
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Decoding Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy and BRCA genes

Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy right for some women, doctors say

Angelina Jolie double mastectomy: Brad Pitt reacts

A threat of cancer, a drastic decision

Not every woman should get the BRCA gene test, U.S. task force says

Relationships

Cancer's funny?

Navigating awkward work conversations

Planning for children

When funny business crosses the punch line

Hand-written notes help fight breast cancer

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Cancer, heart surgery can't keep her from her true love

Talking or fishing, breast cancer support takes many forms

Breast cancer treatment is over but how do you get back to normal?

Livestrong boosts health and morale after breast cancer treatment

Many views on screening

Healing

Simple meditation helps in many ways

Longer-term treatments

Getting back on the wellness path

Physical changes after breast cancer

Skin care after chemo or radiation