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October 19, 2026

Lowering Your Breast Cancer Risk: What the Evidence Says

Some breast cancer risk factors can't be changed: being a woman, getting older, your family history, your genes. But others are about how we live, and they add up. Small, steady changes can lower your risk, and many of them help your heart…

October 17, 2026

Mastectomy Bras, Breast Forms and Wigs: What Insurance Covers

Breast cancer treatment can change how you look and how your clothes fit. After a mastectomy or lumpectomy, many people use special bras and breast forms; during chemotherapy, many use wigs, scarves or hats. These products can help you…