Clinical Trials See All  About Clinical Trials: Information from the National Cancer Institute in Clinical Trials Clinical trials are studies managed by government agencies, educational institutions, private not-for-profit organizations, or commercial businesses. They develop and evaluate the effectiveness of new treatments and therapies for diseases. ...more

Follow-Up See All  Exercising After Breast Cancer: Moving Toward Health in Follow-Up Breast cancer can make you feel as though your body has failed you. But research shows that exercise can help you regain some control over your body and your life. ...more  Osteoporosis in Women with Cancer in Follow-Up If you have osteoporosis, your bones become porous and weak. As they lose strength, they are more likely to break. People with osteoporosis are particularly at risk for breaking these bones.

Treatment Introduction 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. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, or any combination of these. Here's a closer look at each. ...more

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