Breast Cancer
 Anatomy of the Breasts in Overview
A closer look at the structure of the breast....more
 Breast Cancer: Symptoms in Overview
Breast cancer often causes no symptoms in its early stages. Women with early breast cancer usually don't have pain or notice any breast changes caused by the cancer. This is why routine screening tests are so important. ...more
If you are believed to be at risk for a hereditary cancer syndrome, genetic testing can be helpful. It can be used to look for the gene changes linked to these syndromes. ...more
People with this syndrome have dark moles around the mouth, nose, and eyes, as well as multiple polyps in the intestines. ...more
Breast cancer in men is rare—less than 1% of all breast cancer occurs in men....more
Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women in the U.S. Once breast cancer occurs, cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body, making it life-threatening. The good news is that breast cancer is often found early, before it has spread. ...more
It is important to remember that a lump or other changes in the breast, or an abnormal area on a mammogram, may be caused by cancer or by other, less serious problems. ...more
These questions can help you work with your healthcare provider and make good decisions about your cancer care. ...more
The good news is that breast cancer can be treated successfully. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, or any combination of these. Here's a closer look at each. ...more
 Breast Cancer: Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy may be able to cure breast cancer. If a cure isn't possible, chemotherapy may help keep the cancer from growing or spreading. Or it may help ease symptoms caused by cancer and improve your quality of life. ...more
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 Anatomy of the Breasts in Overview
A closer look at the structure of the breast....more
 Breast Cancer: Symptoms in Overview
Breast cancer often causes no symptoms in its early stages. Women with early breast cancer usually don't have pain or notice any breast changes caused by the cancer. This is why routine screening tests are so important. ...more
If you are believed to be at risk for a hereditary cancer syndrome, genetic testing can be helpful. It can be used to look for the gene changes linked to these syndromes. ...more
People with this syndrome have dark moles around the mouth, nose, and eyes, as well as multiple polyps in the intestines. ...more
Breast cancer in men is rare—less than 1% of all breast cancer occurs in men....more
Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women in the U.S. Once breast cancer occurs, cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body, making it life-threatening. The good news is that breast cancer is often found early, before it has spread. ...more
It is important to remember that a lump or other changes in the breast, or an abnormal area on a mammogram, may be caused by cancer or by other, less serious problems. ...more
These questions can help you work with your healthcare provider and make good decisions about your cancer care. ...more
The good news is that breast cancer can be treated successfully. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, or any combination of these. Here's a closer look at each. ...more
 Breast Cancer: Chemotherapy in Chemotherapy
Chemotherapy may be able to cure breast cancer. If a cure isn't possible, chemotherapy may help keep the cancer from growing or spreading. Or it may help ease symptoms caused by cancer and improve your quality of life. ...more
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