breast

Example Sentences

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Koeman's wife Bartina, external has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Jolie’s mother had breast cancer and died of ovarian cancer, and her aunt, who had the same BRCA1 gene defect as Jolie, died of breast cancer three months after Jolie’s operation.

From Salon • Jun. 29, 2026

A 79-year-old woman who discovered she had cancer after requesting a scan from her local breast screening unit has urged others over 70 to self-refer for routine mammograms.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

In 2013, she underwent a preventive double mastectomy over concerns of her likelihood to develop breast or ovarian cancer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

The man reached in his breast pocket and flipped out a badge.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt