Radiation See All  Breast Cancer: Radiation Therapy in Radiation Radiation therapy is a breast cancer treatment choice that often uses X-rays to kill cancer cells. There are several ways to give radiation therapy to the breast cancer cells. ...more

Surgery See All  Breast Cancer: Surgery in Surgery Surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible is the main treatment for breast cancer. Today, women have many surgical options and choices. ...more  Breast-Conserving Surgery in Surgery Breast-conserving surgery (BCS) is sometimes called a lumpectomy or a partial mastectomy. It may be done as part of a treatment plan for breast cancer. With BCS, only the part of the breast that has cancer is removed. ...more  Mastectomy in Surgery A mastectomy is surgery to remove a breast. It is part of treatment for breast cancer.

Deciding on Treatment See All Treatment Introduction See All Chemotherapy See All Radiation See All Surgery See All Hormone Therapy See All Other Treatments See All Clinical Trials See All Follow-Up See All  Breast Cancer: Treatment Questions in Treatment Introduction These questions can help you work with your healthcare provider and make good decisions about your cancer care. ...more  Breast Cancer: Treatment Choices in Treatment Introduction The good news is that breast cancer can be treated successfully.

Cancer FAQs See All  Breast Cancer: Overview in Cancer FAQs Ductal carcinoma is the most common type of breast cancer. It starts in the ducts of the breast. Cancer can start in other parts of the breast, too. Learn more about symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. ...more

Managing Side Effects See All Chemotherapy Side Effects See All Other Treatment Side Effects See All  General Nutrition Guidelines During Cancer Treatment in Managing Side Effects You may have difficulty eating or lose your appetite during cancer treatment. Try eating small, frequent meals throughout the day. To improve your appetite, don't drink beverages with your meals. ...more  Managing Cancer-Related Fatigue in Managing Side Effects, Other Treatment Side Effects Fatigue can come and go or stay constant for a while.

Genetics and Breast Cancer See All  Breast Cancer: Genetic Testing in Genetics and Breast Cancer 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  Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome in Genetics and Breast Cancer People with this syndrome have dark moles around the mouth, nose, and eyes, as well as multiple polyps in the intestines.

Male Breast Cancer See All  Breast Cancer in Men in Male Breast Cancer Breast cancer in men is rare—less than 1% of all breast cancer occurs in men....more

Overview See All Genetics and Breast Cancer See All Male Breast Cancer See All  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.

Understanding Your Diagnosis See All  Breast Cancer: Diagnosis in Understanding Your Diagnosis 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  Mammogram in Understanding Your Diagnosis A mammogram is way to look at your breast using X-rays. It is used to find and diagnose breast disease in women. Read on to learn more details about when and why to get a mammogram, and what you can expect when having it done.

Breast Cancer See All Overview See All Understanding Your Diagnosis See All Deciding on Treatment See All Managing Side Effects See All Prevention and Screening See All Cancer FAQs See All  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.