Breast Cancer: Types, Diagnosis, Treatment & Breast Cancer Risks

Lower Your Breast Cancer Risk

After lung cancer, breast cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer death in women in the United States. The average risk of a woman in the United States developing breast cancer sometime in her life is about 12 percent—about a 1 in 8 chance.

Will You Get Breast Cancer?

Some women discover they have breast cancer because of a lump or other symptom. In others, breast cancer isn't detectable without mammograms, scans and more tests. Since breast cancer is curable when caught early enough, it's important to spot symptoms as quickly as possible.

Know the signs

I Have Breast Cancer: Now What?

Find out what you can expect at each stage of breast cancer.

How Do I Deal with Breast Cancer After Treatment?

Sheryl Crow talks with Dr. Oz about surviving breast cancer.

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Action Plans

Breast Cancer Warning Signs

What to look for

What It's REALLY Like

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Breast Cancer Q&As

Dr. Vincent T DeVita, Jr.	Q	What can I expect when I undergo breast cancer surgery?
Dr. Vincent T DeVita, Jr.	A	Depending on the likely extent of your surgery, you may be offered the choice of an outpatient procedure (where you go home the same... Read More

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