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Beyond the Shock®

A step-by-step guide to understanding breast cancer.

Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or simply want to learn more about a disease that impacts millions of individuals each year, getting the facts can be an important first step in inspiring hope. Empower yourself with this in-depth, step-by-step guide. Learn more »

Created by physicians for patients, families, and anyone who is seeking to understand this devastating disease, Beyond the Shock® utilizes rich media and 3-D graphics to make complex concepts easy to understand.

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Beyond The Shock®: Introduction Learn the basic facts about breast cancer.

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Beyond The Shock: Introduction

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  2. Statistical Review - WMV - MP4
  3. Risk Factors - WMV - MP4

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Chapter 1: Breast Anatomy Learn more about the anatomy of the breast and the development of breast cancer.

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Chapter 1: Breast Anatomy

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  2. Lymph Nodes - WMV - MP4
  3. Lymph system - WMV - MP4
  4. Veins - WMV - MP4
  5. Interactive Breast - WMV - MP4

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Chapter 2: Cancer Process Learn how cancer forms, and the difference between a benign and malignant tumor.

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Chapter 2: Cancer Process

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  2. Cancerous Cell Division - WMV - MP4
  3. Benign Tumors - WMV - MP4
  4. Malignant Tumors - WMV - MP4
  5. Metastasis - WMV - MP4

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Chapter 3: Diagnosis Learn how the diagnosis of breast cancer is made through biopsy.

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Chapter 3: Diagnosis

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  2. Biopsy - WMV - MP4
  3. Cell Comparison - WMV - MP4

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Chapter 4: Types and Staging of Breast Cancer Learn about the different types and stages of breast cancer.

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Chapter 4: Types and Staging of Breast Cancer

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  2. Staging - WMV - MP4
  3. Stage 0 - Carcinoma in Situ - WMV - MP4
  4. Stage I - Cancer - WMV - MP4
  5. Stage IIa and IIb - WMV - MP4
  6. Stage IIIa and IIIb - WMV - MP4
  7. Stage IV - WMV - MP4

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Chapter 5: Treatment - Introduction Learn about treatment options such as mastectomies and radiation.

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Chapter 5: Treatment - Introduction

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  2. Local vs. Systemic Treatment - WMV - MP4

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Chapter 6: Local Treatment of Breast Cancer Learn about treatment options such as mastectomies and radiation.

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Chapter 6: Local Treatment of Breast Cancer

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  2. Breast Conservation - WMV - MP4
  3. Lymphectomy - WMV - MP4
  4. Radiation Therapy - WMV - MP4
  5. Lumpectomy Procedure - WMV - MP4
  6. Segmental Mastectomy Procedure - WMV - MP4
  7. Total Mastectomy - WMV - MP4
  8. Modified Radical Mastectomy - WMV - MP4
  9. Radical Mastectomy - WMV - MP4

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Chapter 7: Systemic Therapy - Chemotherapy Learn about the use of chemotherapy and its effect on breast cancer.

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Chapter 7: Systemic Therapy - Chemotherapy

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  2. Systemic Therapy - Chemotherapy - WMV - MP4
  3. Systemic Therapy - WMV - MP4
  4. Chemotherapy - WMV - MP4
  5. Healthy and Cancerous Cell Division - WMV - MP4
  6. Cell Replication and Cytotoxic Drugs - WMV - MP4
  7. Effects of Chemotherapy - WMV - MP4
  8. Chemotherapy Objectives - WMV - MP4
  9. Chemotherapy Regimens - WMV - MP4

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Chapter 8: Systemic Therapy - Hormone Therapy Learn about the use of hormones like Tamoxifen in treating breast cancer.

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Chapter 8: Systemic Therapy - Hormone Therapy

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  2. Tamoxifen - WMV - MP4
  3. Adjuvant Chemotherapy - WMV - MP4
  4. Tumor Size Chart - WMV - MP4
  5. Lymph Node Chart - WMV - MP4
  6. Hormonal Adjuvant Therapy - WMV - MP4
  7. Tamoxifen Adjuvant Therapy - WMV - MP4

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Chapter 9: Treatment by Stage Learn about the different treatments for the various stages of breast cancer.

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Chapter 9: Treatment by Stage

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  2. Lobular Carcinoma In Situ - WMV - MP4
  3. Stage I - WMV - MP4
  4. Stage II - WMV - MP4
  5. Stage III - WMV - MP4
  6. Stage IV - WMV - MP4

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Chapter 10: Side Effects Learn about the side effects of treatments for breast cancer.

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Chapter 10: Side Effects

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  2. Surgical Side Effects - WMV - MP4
  3. Lymphodema - WMV - MP4
  4. Radiation Side Effects - WMV - MP4
  5. Chemotherapy Side Effects - WMV - MP4
  6. Hormone Therapy Side Effects - WMV - MP4

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Chapter 11: Updates In Breast Cancer Learn about the most recent updates and advances in breast cancer research.

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Chapter 11: Updates In Breast Cancer

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Conclusion Learn where to find additional information and support.

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