Breast Cancer: What is it, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | Mass General Brigham

What is breast cancer? Learn about the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, the importance of self-examinations, and what to do if you find a lump on your breast. Find information on risk factors, screenings, and what follows a breast cancer diagnosis. Amy Comander, MD, Medical Director of the Mass General Cancer Center at Mass General Waltham and Director of the Breast Oncology Program at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, describes available breast cancer treatment options, including surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, targeted estrogen therapy, and more.

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0:00 - Intro
0:17 - What is breast cancer?
0:55 - What are breast cancer symptoms?
1:25 - Breast self-exam
1:54 - Testing
2:44 - Treatment

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Breast Cancer: What is it, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment | Mass General Brigham
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