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If you do get breast cancer, you might hear these lies.
by Shaun Dreisbach, Glamour

"If your doctor's not up on the latest advances, he could be giving you outdated advice," says Lillie Shockney, R.N., a professor at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. "I've seen it happen to too many young women." Never take these phrases at face value.

Lie #1: "We have to operate right away."
Many doctors rush patients into surgery, telling them there's no time to weigh options. "It's intimidating," says Shockney, a two-time breast cancer survivor herself. "They make people think they're going to drop dead by Monday." The reality? Most breast cancers are slower-growing than women realize, and top oncologists agree that once a woman has her diagnosis, she can usually safely spend up to four weeks deciding what treatment to pursue. Says Shockney: "Nothing's worse than having surgery, then realizing you could have done something else."

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Lie #2: "Your

by Christine Coppa, Glamour
Rule 1: DO think twice about hooking up with your neighbor.
There are, without a doubt, many pros to having a FWB living in close proximity: Your walk of shame is substantially less embarrassing, you don't have to worry about driving home after one too many glasses of wine, and usually you'll be able to tell if he's home. On the other hand, when the reality of how your sex buddy spends his time away from you--and vice versa--sets in, that geographic proximity could very well be the downfall of your casual relationship, says Rachel Russo, a dating, relationship, and image coach based in New York City. And after several 3 A.M. sightings of his empty parking space in your building's garage, you'll start to wonder how things got so complicated.

Rule 2: DON'T convince yourself the relationship is more serious than it is.
"No matter how hard sex buds try not to fall in love, there is always the possibility that one or both parties will catch feelings," says

by Glamour
Never untag a picture again! Makeup guru and celeb photographer Davis Factor gives his camera-ready Dos & Don'ts.

1. "Do apply makeup in the lighting you'll be photographed in so it's not too heavy," says Factor. "For natural light, avoid sparkle. It accentuates fine lines and ages you."

2. "Do use a light-reflecting concealer to combat undereye shadows," he says. We like Simply Vera Vera Wang Illuminating Concealer ($19.50, kohls.com).

3. "Do use an anti-shine product to keep skin matte. Oily skin gets shinier thanks to the flash." Try Smashbox Anti-Shine ($27, smashbox.com).

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Your Photo Essentials: * Factor's must: Great Primer. He recommends Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer ($36, ulta.com)

* Beauty Editor Addiction: YSL Mascara Volume Effet Faux Cils Shocking in No. 1 Deep Black ($30, yslbeautyus.com)

* Our Pick: A Real Red. Try NYC New York Color Ultra Moist Lipwear in Retro Red ($2, drugstore.com).

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by Megan Gustashaw, Glamour

The fall 2012 New York Fashion Week shows were jam-packed with trend after trend. Here are our tips on how to wear 'em all without entering into the dangerous DON'T zone.

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by Emily Mahaney, Glamour














Eleven percent of guys have had baby names picked out for years. Read on for more truths about having kids, from our monthly man survey.

Guys: Which word best describes your thoughts on babies?
Miraculous: 40%
Terrifying: 10%
Both: 50%

So do you ever want to have one?
Yes, definitely: 33%
Maybe, assuming I find the right girl: 23%
Never. Bring on the birth control forever: 13%
I already have one (or more): 31%

What's scariest about having a baby?
The lack of sleep a newborn causes: 7%
The actual birth. It's intense!: 9%
Parenting-I could screw up royally: 33%
The financial pressure of raising a kid: 51%

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Have you picked out names for your future kids?
Yes, I've had them chosen for years: 11%
Not yet, but I've got a few in mind: 36%
This has never occurred to me: 22%
Actually, I already have kids: 31%

What do you most hope your baby will get from you?
My athleticism: 7%
My looks: 11%
My humor: 38%
My work

by India-Jewel Jackson, Glamour

We've all made makeup mistakes and committed cardinal hairstyling sins. Thankfully there's a fast fix for (almost) everything. Instead of stressing out and starting over, try these easy beauty fixes.

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by Amy Ahlberg, Glamour

In a battle with the munchies that you're destined to lose? We've all been there. Snack smart with these tasty, nutritionist-approved picks, whether you're craving something sweet, salty, creamy or crunchy-they're delicious and low-calorie!

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by Kelly DiNardo, Glamour

Yes, some common daily beverages pack the calorie count of serious junk food! Back in 2010, experts reported that women were downing 56 percent more calories a day from drinks than they had been 30 years ago. Now a new study from Purdue University tells us why: Researchers found that when subjects ate solid food, they mentally registered the calories they were taking in-but when they drank a liquid form of the same food, they didn't. "We often equate consumption with chewing, not drinking," explains Joan Salge Blake, R.D., a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. But guess what: Calories are calories, whether you chew 'em or chug! Check it out.

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