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   <title><![CDATA[About.com Breast Cancer: What's Hot Now]]></title>
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      <description>These articles that had the largest increase in popularity over the last week</description>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 11:07:30 +0000</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Milk Lines]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/nippleandareolahealth/g/milk-lines-definition.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Milk lines appear in all embryonic mammals.  Learn the purpose of milk lines and their role in breast development.  Read more about milk lines here.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Photosensitivity and Chemo]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/lifeduringtreatment/qt/photosensitive.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[During summer, family and friends may want to visit the beach, float in the river, or swim in the pool.  If you're having chemotherapy for breast cancer, you don't have to be left out of these fun times--but because you may be at higher risk for sunburn, please take good care of your skin. Here are some summer skin care tips.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Remission]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/breastcancerglossary/g/remission.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[After treatment is complete, if no signs of cancer can be found, the disease is declared to be in remission.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[ovarian cancer and breast cancer]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/lw/Health-Medicine/Conditions-and-diseases/Ovarian-and-Breast-Cancer-Link.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Breast and ovarian cancer are linked by a genetic mutation.  This genetic disorder raises your risk for breast and ovarian cancer, if you carry it.  With genetic testing, you can find out more about your risk for these cancers.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Lymph nodes]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/breastcancerglossary/g/lymph_nodes.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[lymph nodes are small bean-shaped parts of the lymphatic system]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[5 FU Fluorouracil]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/chemotherapydrugs/p/fluorouracil.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Fluorouracil is a chemotherapy drug used in combination with other drugs to treat breast and other cancers.  It is also called 5-Fluorouracil, and is part of the FAC combination chemo:  5-FU, Adriamycin, and Cytoxan.  Many oncologists also use 5-FU as a
part of the CMF regimen (cytoxan, methotrexate, 5-fu).  A standard chemotherapy drug, it was approved by the U. S. FDA in 1962.  Read about uses and side effects of Fluorouracil.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Arimidex &#8211; Anastrozole]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/hormonetherapydrugs/p/arimidex.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Arimidex helps prevent the production of estrogen, a hormone that fuels many breast cancer tumors.  It is considered a hormonal treatment, and can help prevent recurrence of breast cancer in postmenopausal women.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Wigs in Summer]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/lifeduringtreatment/qt/wigs_summer.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Chemo for breast cancer can cause hair loss, so you may want to wear a wig.  Wigs and hot summer weather don't always go together.  If you're trying to cope with cancer, wigs, and summer - here's some tips for you.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Glutamine And Neuropathy]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/generalsideeffects/tp/Glutamine-And-Peripheral-Neuropathy-Chemotherapy.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Glutamine powder from your local health food store can help reduce and prevent neuropathy in your hands and feet during chemotherapy.  Glutamine is a safe, non-prescription substance that you can add to a drink before a chemo treatment.  Learn how to use glutamine for neuropathy here.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Malignant Breast Disease]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/breastcancerglossary/g/malignant.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A malignant breast tumor is life threatening and must be surgically removed, and examined by a pathologist, in order to get a conclusive diagnosis.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Radiation Boost]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/radiationtherapy/f/radiation-boost.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[A radiation boost may be given at the end of routine radiation treatments for early stage breast cancer.  Your breast radiation boost help prevent the recurrence of breast cancer.  Learn more about a radiation boost here.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Manage Breast Pain]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/Breast-Pain/tp/Manage-Breast-Pain.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Learn to identify breast pain by type and location, then treat it at home. Understand causes of breast pain and when to see your doctor. Use some easy home remedies to get relief from your breast pain.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Arm Lymphedema Exercises]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/lifeaftertreatment/ss/arm-lymphedema-exercises_8.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Pole walking, also called Nordic walking, uses your arms, shoulders, upper chest and back muscles. Pole walking uses your shoulders and arms, and is good for arm lymphedema recovery. Learn more about pole walking here.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Tamoxifen and Pregnancy]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/fertilityandetreatment/f/tamoxifen-and-pregnancy.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Many young women take Tamoxifen after breast cancer treatments.  Tamoxifen will not prevent pregnancy, and you must take precautions to avoid becoming pregnant while taking Tamoxifen.  Learn more about Tamoxifen and pregnancy here.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Atypia]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/abterms/g/atypia.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Atypia is a state in which something is not typical but is abnormal.  Learn more about atypia and breast cancer.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Cytoxan &#8211; Cyclophosphamide]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/chemotherapydrugs/p/cytoxan.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Cyclophosphamide, or Cytoxan, Neosar, is a chemotherapy drug that is used in combination with other drugs, to treat breast cancer.  Cytoxan  slows down, or stops the growth of cancer cells.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Metastatic Breast Cancer]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/types/a/mets_bc_gradish.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Metastatic breast cancer is diagnosed when cells from the original breast tumor have spread beyond your breast to other parts of your body.    Dr. William Gradishar, an oncologist at Feinberg School Medicine at Northwestern University in Chicago, gives some statistics and treatment options for metastatic breast cancer.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Butterfly Needles]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/chemotherapydrugs/p/Butterfly-Needles.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Butterfly needles are just one of the many needles you will get stuck with during cancer treatment.  These winged infusion sets may look like butterflies, but they can bite!  When used carefully, butterfly needles can be painless.  Learn more about butterfly needles here.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Hyperplasia]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/breastcancerglossary/g/hyperplasia.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Hyperplasia occurs when cells within an organ or tissue grow larger and faster than expected.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[CA 15-3 Tumor Marker Test]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/tumormarkers/f/ca_15-3.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Cancer Antigen 15-3 (CA 15-3) is a blood test that you might have if you've been diagnosed with breast cancer.  It helps monitor advanced breast cancer and how it is responding to treatment. ]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Aromatase Inhibitors]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/hormonetherapydrugs/f/arom_inhibitors.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Arimidex, Aromasin, and Femara are three aromatase inhibitors given as follow-up treatment after primary treatment for estrogen-receptor positive breast cancer.  Aromatase inhibitors prevent the production of estrogen by inhibiting the enzyme aromatase.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Prostheses Overview]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/lifeaftertreatment/tp/prosthese_ov.01.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[After a mastectomy or lumpectomy for the treatment of breast cancer, you can achieve a symmetrical appearance again by using a breast prosthesis.  There are several types available, in various skin tones and sizes.  Learn more about types of breast prostheses.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Breast Hematomas]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/mammograms/p/hematoma.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Breast hematomas are usually benign, but can look like tumors on a mammogram. Here's what you need to know if a hematoma shows up on your mammogram.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Understanding Your CBC]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/lifeduringtreatment/ss/cbc_understand.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Chemotherapy can lower your blood counts. A complete blood count (CBC), is a routine blood test done regularly during treatment for breast cancer. A CBC will reveal such conditions as neutropenia, anemia or thrombocytopenia. All of these conditions can be treated. Ask for and keep a copy of each of your CBCs.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Ten Support Tips]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/supportineveryway/tp/ten_support_tips.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Treatment for breast cancer made me feel very, very sick.  Fortunately, my husband stepped up to the challenge of suddenly becoming a home caregiver, while also holding down a full-time job teaching at the university.  Here are his top ten ways to be supportive when your spouse is in treatment for breast cancer.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why Mammo not US]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/imagingandscreeningtests/f/mammo-vs-ultrasd.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Why don't doctors ask for an annual ultrasound instead of a mammogram?  A mammogram is painful and uses radiation - an ultrasound is comfortable and uses sound waves.  Why do we still need mammograms?  Learn more about mammograms and ultrasounds for breast cancer screening here.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[Clinical Breast Exam Steps]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/imagingandscreeningtests/ss/cbe-steps_6.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[The last part of your clinical breast exam is a manual examination of your nipples and areolas.&#160;This is to check for any nipple or areola changes. Although simple to do, your nipple and areola exam is an important part of your clinical breast exam.]]></description>
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            <title><![CDATA[CA 27.29 Tumor Marker]]></title>
            <link>http://breastcancer.about.com/od/tumormarkers/f/ca27-29.htm</link>
            <description><![CDATA[Cancer antigen 27.29 (CA 27.29) is a blood test that is given specifically for breast cancer.  The antigen CA 27.29 is found in the blood of women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.  It is not a screening test but is used for monitoring treatment and disease.]]></description>
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