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 - National Cancer …
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.
Breast Cancer Treatment (PDQ®) - NCI - National Cancer Institute
An analysis of the National Cancer Institute’s Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results Program (SEER) data from 1973 to 1989 that reviewed deaths caused by ischemic heart disease in women who received breast or chest wall radiation showed that since 1980, no increased death rate resulting from ischemic heart disease in women who received ...
Advances in Breast Cancer Research - National Cancer Institute
NCI-funded researchers are working to advance our understanding of how to prevent, detect, and treat breast cancer. They are also looking at how to address disparities and improve quality of life for survivors of the disease.
Female Breast Cancer — Cancer Stat Facts
Rate of New Cases and Deaths per 100,000: The rate of new cases of female breast cancer was 129.4 per 100,000 women per year. The death rate was 19.3 per 100,000 women per year. …
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NCI is the nation’s trusted source for cancer information. We are here for you with information about causes and risk factors, symptoms, how cancer is diagnosed, and treatment options.
Breast Cancer Prevention - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Jun 26, 2023 · 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.
Understanding Breast Cancer Risk Tools - NCI - National Cancer …
Jun 27, 2024 · NCI experts discuss how people can use breast cancer risk assessment tools to understand and manage their risk of the disease.
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 …
What Is Cancer? - NCI - National Cancer Institute
Oct 11, 2021 · Explanations about what cancer is, how cancer cells differ from normal cells, and genetic changes that cause cancer to grow and spread.