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October 13, 2026
October 13 is National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, a date that traces back to a U.S. Senate resolution in 2009. In a month full of pink ribbons and survivor stories, the day is a reminder of the people living with breast cancer…
October 12, 2026
After a breast cancer diagnosis, one of the first things your care team works out is the stage. Stage describes how large the cancer is and how far it has spread, and it helps doctors plan treatment and estimate the outlook.
October 11, 2026
After a breast biopsy or surgery, a pathologist studies the tissue under a microscope and writes a report. That report is one of the most important documents in your care: it tells your doctors what kind of breast cancer you have and which…