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Jaclyn Smith

15 Minutes With: Jaclyn Smith Talks to HealthyWoman on the 20th Anniversary of Her Breast Cancer Diagnosis

The Charlie’s Angels star credits her friends with getting her through her treatment

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Monique Denise

My Life Really Began When I Got My Breast Cancer Diagnosis

I’m living with stage 4 cancer, and I’m determined to live my life to the fullest

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Jacque and her family, 2022.

The Truth About Being a Cancer Warrior

How battle language can make someone with breast cancer feel like a lone soldier

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Why Do Women of Color Have Worse Breast Cancer Outcomes?

Breast cancer treatment and survival are worse for women of color. Healthcare disparities are to blame.

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You Have Advanced Breast Cancer. What’s Next?

Advice about important next steps and what to expect after an advanced breast cancer diagnosis

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How To Choose a Bra After Breast Surgery

How To Choose a Bra After Breast Surgery

There are lots of options for bras after breast surgery. Here’s what you need to know.

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Molly Grace Young

Chemo Day Is Always Better With Costumes, Wigs and Props

Some people knit. Others sleep. I’m putting on my own personal Broadway show from my chair at chemo.

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Erica Rimlinger in a pink wig

I Was Searching for a Miracle Cure for My Breast Cancer. I Found Hope Instead.

A diagnosis of metastatic breast cancer sent me down the road of magical thinking, but the only miracle I found was hope

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Shot of a young doctor using a digital tablet during a consultation with a senior woman

The Link Between Breast Cancer and Bone Health

Strong bones play a crucial role in the fight against breast cancer

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Ashley Dedmon

A Preventive Double Mastectomy Helped Me Fight Breast Cancer Before It Could Attack

Breast cancer runs in my family. I’m fighting back with education and aggressive risk management.

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Building a Dream Team to Fight Metastatic Breast Cancer

A strong support system is crucial for newly diagnosed patients

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Melissa Zapotocki

A Mammogram Saved My Life

I'm living proof that early detection is key in the fight against breast cancer

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