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Forum		Questions	Ask a Question
	Breast Abnormalities and Other Symptoms General questions about breast health and possible symptoms.	10838
	Comments about our Breast Center Questions & comments about Johns Hopkins Avon Foundation Breast Center	99
	Concerns about Breast Cancer Family History Questions on genetics, family history & breast cancer.	401
	Facts and Myths about Breast Cancer Questions on the facts and myths of breast cancer.	419
	Family Support Questions about breast cancer & family support.	87
	Psychological Support Questions about support for the mental aspects of breast cancer & treatement.	189
	Questions to ask to ensure you are in good hands Questions on what to ask to make sure your in good hands.	1327
	Survivorship Care Issues Questions surrounding survivorship and life after cancer.	10

Forum		Questions	Ask a Question
	ADH - Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia Questions about atypical ductal hyperplasia.	55
	Breast Biopsy Questions about the definition, risks and results of breast biopsy.	2353
	Breast Imaging Diagnostic mammogram's and other breast imaging questions.	1684
	Complex Cysts Questions about complex breast cysts.	2
	Intraductal Papillomas General questions about intraductal papillomas.	5
	LCIS - Lobular Carcinoma In Situ Questions about lobular carcinoma in situ.	4
	Lymphedema Questions concerning Lymphatic obstruction or blockage of the lymph nodes.	349
	Metastatic Breast Cancer Questions about advanced metastatic breast cancer.	2054
	Risk factors for Breast Cancer Questions about breast cancer risk.	755
	Types and Stages of Breast Cancer Questions about the different types and stages of breast cancer.	857
	Understanding Pathology Results Questions explaining and understanding pathology results.	2138

Forum		Questions	Ask a Question
	Biological Targeted Therapy Questions about biological targeted therapy.	4
	Chemotherapy Questions about Neoadjuvant and Adjuvant Chemotherapy.	1876
	Complementary Medicine Questions about Integrative and Complementary Medicine	379
	Delayed Reconstruction Questions about Delayed Breast Reconstruction.	329
	Hormonal Therapy Questions about Hormonal Therapy.	1829
	Lumpectomy with Sentinel Node Biopsy Questions about Lumpectomy with Sentinel Node Biopsy.	630
	Mastectomy with Flap Reconstruction Questions about Mastectomy with Flap Reconstruction.	774
	Mastectomy with Tissue Expander Questions about Mastectomy with Tissue Expander.	632
	Mastectomy without Reconstruction Questions about Mastectomy without Reconstruction.	229
	Radiation Therapy Questions about Radiation Therapy.	930