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Breast cancer rates rise among young women

According to the latest report from the American Cancer Society (ACS), over 310,000 women in the United States are expected to receive an invasive breast

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Symptoms of male breast cancer

Male breast cancer, although uncommon, is a real concern. While most breast cancer cases occur in women, men can also develop this condition. Early detection

LL Cool J reveals how cancer has touched him

LL Cool J opens up about how cancer has touched his family LL’s wife, Simone Smith, was diagnosed with chondrosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, in 2004, and had

Breast cancer survivor Ricki Fairley talks busy life before diagnosis, then stress of divorce

Ricki Fairley was a busy professional juggling a multitude of tasks simultaneously prior to being diagnosed with breast cancer. Here, she talks about her battle and what every woman should know about this insidious disease. What do you want all women diagnosed with breast cancer to know? Breast cancer is not preventable but early detection is critical. About one