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What is the CHEK2 Gene Mutation?

What is the CHEK2 Gene Mutation?

Medically reviewed by Dr. Doug Blayney on June 19, 2024. Introduction Having a genetic mutation can sound really scary at first. A fellow cancer survivor once commented that when she...

What is the CHEK2 Gene Mutation?

Medically reviewed by Dr. Doug Blayney on June 19, 2024. Introduction Having a genetic mutation can sound really scary at first. A fellow cancer survivor once commented that when she...

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting Recap

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting Recap

As you may or may not know (I had no clue before joining Team Manta!), ASCO brings together over 40,000 individuals in Chicago each year for their Annual Meeting. ASCO...

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting Recap

As you may or may not know (I had no clue before joining Team Manta!), ASCO brings together over 40,000 individuals in Chicago each year for their Annual Meeting. ASCO...

Biomarker testing for lung cancer patients

What is biomarker testing and why is it importa...

Medically reviewed by Dr. Doug Blayney on May 1, 2024. This educational article was supported by Lilly. What is biomarker testing? Biomarker testing for lung cancer is like detectives searching...

What is biomarker testing and why is it importa...

Medically reviewed by Dr. Doug Blayney on May 1, 2024. This educational article was supported by Lilly. What is biomarker testing? Biomarker testing for lung cancer is like detectives searching...

Tamoxifen Withdrawal Symptoms

Heavy Period After Stopping Tamoxifen

Author: Molly Lindquist Medically reviewed by Dr. Doug Blayney on May 28, 2024 Introduction We often hear the diagnosis of breast cancer and lose sight of the fact that there...

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Heavy Period After Stopping Tamoxifen

Author: Molly Lindquist Medically reviewed by Dr. Doug Blayney on May 28, 2024 Introduction We often hear the diagnosis of breast cancer and lose sight of the fact that there...

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How Common is Invasive Lobular Carcinoma?

How Common is Invasive Lobular Carcinoma?

Medically reviewed by Dr. Doug Blayney on May 23, 2024 Introduction Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC) is a type of breast cancer that starts in the lobules, which are the parts...

How Common is Invasive Lobular Carcinoma?

Medically reviewed by Dr. Doug Blayney on May 23, 2024 Introduction Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC) is a type of breast cancer that starts in the lobules, which are the parts...

Updated Mammogram Screening Guidelines for Preventative Breast Cancer Screening

Updated Mammogram Screening Guidelines for Prev...

By Dr. Douglas Blayney, Manta Cares Chief Medical Officer The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has updated their mammogram screening guideline for preventative breast cancer screening.  For women of...

Updated Mammogram Screening Guidelines for Prev...

By Dr. Douglas Blayney, Manta Cares Chief Medical Officer The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has updated their mammogram screening guideline for preventative breast cancer screening.  For women of...