Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Breast Bets to Fight the Big C


Today, there are many more options available to diagnose and treat breast cancer. Every year in the Philippines, thousands of women, and some men, too, are diagnosed with breast cancer.
(Photos : umm.edu)

In recent years, our understanding of the nature of the disease has improved and the number of more precise diagnostic tests and effective treatments has increased. For one, doctors now know that breast cancer is not just one disease — there are several types, each with its own unique characteristics. As a result, doctors are able to diagnose more accurately and to treat more specifically the different types of breast cancer. Today’s article discusses the latest advances in breast cancer diagnosis and management.

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