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Surgery

Breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy), mastectomy, and lymph node dissection, and what to expect from each.

Radiation Therapy

What it is, who it's for, advantages, side effects, and what to expect when you get it.

Herceptin

How it works, who should get it, how it's given, side effects, and major studies.

Hormonal Therapy

The link between hormones and breast cancer and how different groups of drugs—including ERDs, SERMs and aromatase inhibitors—can affect that link.

Chemotherapy

Who should get it, how it works, different types, side effects and how to manage them.

Complementary Medicine

How complementary medicine techniques such as acupuncture, meditation, and yoga could be a helpful addition to your regular medical treatment. Includes research on complementary techniques and ways to find qualified practitioners.

Building Long-Term Health

Why it's so important to stick to your treatment plan, take the full course of medications, and continue with regular tests and doctors' visits to keep yourself healthy into the future.