Breast Cancer—Patient Version - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women after skin cancer. Mammograms can detect breast cancer early, possibly before it has spread. Start here to find information on breast cancer treatment, causes and prevention, screening, research, and statistics.
Breast Cancer Treatment (PDQ®) - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Breast cancer treatment commonly includes various combinations of surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy. Prognosis and selection of therapy is influenced by clinical and pathology features. Get detailed information about breast cancer in …
Breast Cancer—Health Professional Version - NCI
The most common type of breast cancer is ductal carcinoma, which begins in the cells of the ducts. Breast cancer can also begin in the cells of a lobule and in other tissues of the breast. Find evidence-based information on breast cancer treatment, causes and prevention, genetics, screening, research, and statistics.
Advances in Breast Cancer Research - NCI - National Cancer Institute
This page highlights what's new and recent research in the detection and treatment of breast cancer. New methods to detect breast cancer, such as 3-D mammography, are described. Treatments tailored to breast cancer subtypes are discussed, including targeted therapies.
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Breast Cancer Prevention - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Jun 26, 2023 · Breast cancer prevention strategies include avoiding known risks, having a healthy lifestyle, and medications or surgery for those at high risk. Learn more about breast cancer prevention, risks and protective factors, and how to estimate risk in this expert-reviewed summary.
Breast Cancer Screening - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Breast cancer screening is performed using mammogram, clinical breast exam (CBE), and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) tests. Learn about these and other tests that have been studied to detect or screen for breast cancer in this expert-reviewed and evidence-based summary.
Female Breast Cancer — Cancer Stat Facts
Female breast cancer is most common in middle-aged and older women. Although rare, men can develop breast cancer as well. The rate of new cases of female breast cancer was 129.4 per 100,000 women per year based on 2017–2021 cases, age-adjusted.
Breast Cancer Prevention (PDQ®) - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Interventions to prevent breast cancer include chemoprevention (e.g. SERMs, AIs), risk-reducing surgery (e.g. mastectomy, oophorectomy). Review the evidence on risk factors and interventions to prevent breast cancer in this expert-reviewed summary.
NCI Fact Sheets - National Cancer Institute
A fact sheet that describes hormone therapy (including antiestrogens, LH-RH agonists, aromatase inhibitors, and SERMs) and its role in preventing and treating breast cancer. Includes information about possible side effects.