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Types of Cancer Treatments

May 19, 2020
2 min read

Before you start talking about specific cancer treatments, you need to read this! Learn the basics of the two types of treatments.

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What’s the Difference: Mastectomy vs. Lumpectomy

October 31, 2018
2 min read

Do you know how a mastectomy and a lumpectomy are different? We'll walk you through the differences and help you understand why you might pick one over the other.

4 Questions You Have about Radiation Therapy

4 Questions You Have about Radiation Therapy

March 28, 2021
4 min read

You might have heard of radiation, but do you know how it works? Let's go over 4 important questions to help you fill in the blanks.

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Systemic Treatment Basics

May 19, 2020
3 min read

Treatment plans are unique to each patient. Medications can be administered in many different ways on many different schedules. Let's dig into the basics.

breast cancer hormonal therapy

Breast Cancer Hormonal Therapy: Understanding the Different Types

September 27, 2020
3 min read

Did you know not all hormonal therapy medications work the same way? Learn about the different types and other things you should know about hormonal therapy.

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Breast Cancer Targeted Therapy: How it works to stop cancer.

September 27, 2020
4 min read

What makes targeted therapy different from chemotherapy? We'll take you through everything you need to know about this type of anti-cancer medication.

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Breast Cancer Chemotherapy: What it is & how it works.

September 27, 2020
3 min read

What exactly is chemotherapy, and why is it recommended? Find out this and more.

Immunotherapy: Using the body's defenses.

Immunotherapy: Using the body's defenses.

March 28, 2021
3 min read

Immunotherapy uses the body's own defenses to kill cancer. Find out exactly what this means and how immunotherapy works to stop cancer.

Antibody-Drug Conjugates: How this new cancer treatment works.

Antibody-Drug Conjugates: How this new cancer treatment works.

March 28, 2021
3 min read

Antibody-drug conjugates are the coolest new cancer treatments available. Find out what you should about this up-and-coming anticancer treatment.

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