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Recently Diagnosed with Breast Cancer

Welcome to lbbc.org's website community for women with recently diagnosed breast cancer. We know that the first few weeks after diagnosis can be extremely difficult emotionally. We are dedicated to assisting you by offering easy access to a wealth of cutting-edge information on early stage breast cancer. Read about the latest breast cancer news, treatment-related surgeries such as lumpectomy and mastectomy, breast cancer chemotherapy, Oncotype DX testing, planning for ongoing treatment and updates on clinical trials below, or use the navigation bar on the right to quickly and easily access medical and quality-of-life topics of interest to you. We hope the information and support offered in this section brings you comfort and gives you an understanding of your choices to help you manage a breast cancer diagnosis, through treatment and beyond.
Breast Cancer News for the Newly Diagnosed

Surgery and Recurrence

Prophylactic mastectomy is recommended only for women at high risk for developing breast cancer, acc ... more

Clinical Trials for the Newly Diagnosed

Comparing Chemotherapies

Phase III study compares four versus six courses of AC chemotherapy versus T alone given every two w ... more

Tykerb Vs. Herceptin?

Phase III trial will compare lapatinib and trastuzumab in preventing recurrence of early-stage breas ... more