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Breast Cancer: What People Don’t See (Interactive Infographic)

Written by Kelly Crumrin
Updated on October 22, 2025

Living with breast cancer involves much more than meets the eye. Beneath the surface, people may experience symptoms and side effects such as fatigue, brain fog, pain, nerve damage, and anxiety.

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