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Order booklets, audio CDs and DVDs about cancer treatments. Knowing what to expect could help you cope with any possible side effects.
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Just been diagnosed with cancer? We're here for you every step of the way. There are many ways we can help.
Breast cancer
Knowing the stage and grade of the cancer helps your doctors plan the best treatment for you.
Breast cancer
Some breast cancer cells have hormone or protein receptors that affect how the cancer grows.
Breast cancer
Women usually have surgery to remove the cancer – you may also have other treatments to reduce the risk of it coming back.
Order booklets, audio CDs and DVDs about cancer treatments. Knowing what to expect could help you cope with any possible side effects.
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