General Overview
Breast cancer is a disease in which cancer (malignant) cells are found in the tissues of the breast. More
InDepth
- What is breast cancer?
- What are the risk factors?
- What are the symptoms?
- How is it diagnosed?
- How is it treated?
- What are the screening tests?
- How can I reduce my risk?
- What questions should I ask my healthcare provider?
Find answers in our in-depth report on breast cancer:
Diagnostic and Surgical Procedures
Living With Breast Cancer
In her own words: living with breast cancer
Medication for women with advanced breast cancer
What promise does Herceptin hold for one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer?
Preventing Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer Screening: Research and Guidelines
A breakdown of the mammography and breast exam guidelines from the American Cancer Society, American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
Preventing Breast Cancer (Continued)
Women should perform a breast self-exam every month. Learn about the exam and how to do it.
Your health may be "all in the family"
Knowing your family's medical history can save your life...and your children's and grandchildren's.
Special Topics
Fibrocystic breast changes: lumps that are normal
Discusses fibrocystic breast changes, a benign condition that affects over half of all women.
Decision making tool: should I have a mammogram?
Weigh the benefits and risks of a mammogram so that you can make an informed decision about your options.
Related Conditions
Natural and Alternative Treatments (By Condition)
National Cancer Institute http://cancernet.nci.nih.gov
Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization http://www.y-me.org