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After a routine mammogram, breast cancer specialist Dr. Marisa Weiss was diagnosed with a breast tumor. The founder of breastcancer.org discusses her diagnosis and treatment -- and how she feels about new mammography guidelines.

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Tags: Cancer, Breast Cancer, Disease and Condition, Mammogram, Women's Health, Oncologist, Oncology, disease

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