Breast Cancer

Factual information on breast cancer includes objective descriptions of breast cancer types, stages, and treatments. There is a huge number of very useful books and Web sites on breast cancer. Your family doctor or gynecologist may not know them all, but... Full Answer

Many doctors have a standard list of referrals to local specialists and surgeons, although these doctors may not be breast cancer specialists, which is what you should prefer. It’s very important to find out why your doctor is referring you to this... Full Answer

A critical question about cancer is whether or not it has spread to other organs in your body. Cancer starts when cells begin to divide uncontrollably. Eventually, these cells form a visible mass, or tumor. This initial tumor is called the primary tumor.... Full Answer

Many famous celebrities have fought (and sometimes lost) public battles with breast cancer, including: Olivia Newton John: diagnosed in 1992 at age 43. The singer and actress is currently a 19-year breast cancer survivor. “When... Full Answer

Breast cancer risk is higher among women whose close blood relatives have this disease. Having one first-degree relative (mother, sister, or daughter) with breast cancer approximately doubles a woman's risk. Having two first-degree relatives increases... Full Answer

An adult woman in the United States can expect to live past the age of 80, on the average. Ten percent of all women will get breast cancer in their lifetime. Approximately 80% of breast cancer develops in women over 50, and most cases occur among women... Full Answer

Several studies have shown an association between alcohol consumption and the development of breast cancer. Nevertheless, alcohol's role in the development of breast cancer remains unclear. Dietary guidelines suggest that a woman consume no more than one... Full Answer

There are more risk factors associated with breast cancer than for any other type of cancer. The two most significant risk factors for breast cancer are being female and being older. However, many other risk factors for breast cancer have been... Full Answer

A woman's risk of developing breast cancer depends on several factors, some of which are related to her natural hormones. Hormonal factors that increase the risk of breast cancer include conditions that may allow high levels of hormones to persist for... Full Answer

Atypical Hyperplasia is a condition in which abnormal breast cells are found in either the breast lobules (atypical lobular hyperplasia) or the breast ducts (atypical ductal hyperplasia). Atypical hyperplasia is not cancer. But having it increases breast... Full Answer