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—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.
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 Screening - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Jun 26, 2023 · 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 …
Breast Cancer Treatment - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Breast cancer treatment depends on several factors and can include combinations of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, hormone, and targeted therapy. Learn more about how breast cancer is diagnosed and treated in this expert-reviewed summary.
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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.
Female Breast Cancer Subtypes — Cancer Stat Facts
Female breast cancer overall is most common in middle-aged and older women. Although rare, men can develop breast cancer as well. The age-adjusted rate of new cases of female breast cancer, with all subtypes combined, was 129.4 per 100,000 women per …
Breast Cancer Prevention - NCI - National Cancer Institute
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.