Information and resources on the diagnosis, management, and treatment of breast cancer.
Breast cancer survival rates are rising as screening and treatment improve. However, this is still the most invasive cancer among females. Learn more here.
What are the breasts? Read on to learn more about the breasts, in males and…
Breast cancer can affect Black women differently. Learn more about the incidence…
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so this edition of Medical…
There are many different types of breast cancer. Learn more about the different types…
DCIS is a benign form of breast cancer that starts in the milk ducts. If people start…
Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer with a high…
Invasive lobular breast cancer affects the lobules, which contain glands that produce…
Medullary breast carcinoma is a rare type of invasive breast cancer. In this article, we…
Multifocal breast cancer is where a person has more than one tumor in one area of their…
Metastatic breast cancer refers to breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the…
Triple-negative breast cancer is an aggressive condition that is rarer than other types of…
Video explainers on the different types of breast cancer
There are two main types of HER2-negative breast cancer: Hormone receptor-positive and…
HER2-positive breast cancer is an aggressive type of breast cancer that can affect people…
Hormone receptors have a role in many types of breast cancer. These cancers tend to…
BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene mutations are hereditary, and they increase a person's risk of…
Genetic testing for metastatic breast cancer can lead to more targeted therapies. Learn…
A person's risk of breast cancer increases with age. Doctors most commonly diagnose the…
In some people, smoking can lead to a higher risk of developing breast cancer. Quitting…
Hormonal contraception can cause a slight increase in breast cancer risk. However, the…
Awareness of preventive actions, including positive changes in lifestyle and diet, is…
Knowing the early signs of breast cancer can help a person seek prompt treatment and…
Here, discover the early symptoms of breast cancer in males and females. We also describe…
A breast lump can be one symptom of cancer, but not all breast cancer cases involve a lump.
Some breast lumps are cancerous, but many are harmless or easy to resolve with treatment…
Not all breast lumps are cancerous. However, cancerous lumps tend to present with other…
Changes in the breast besides a lump can also signify breast cancer. Other potential…
Rashes and skin changes can affect the breasts for many reasons. In rare cases, they may…
Nipple pain is a common occurrence in menstruating, pregnant, or breast-feeding women. In…
Mammography is the most common method of screening for breast cancer. However, some people…
Mammograms are an important tool for the early detection of breast cancer. Here, learn…
A mammogram can help a doctor to diagnose breast cancer or monitor how it responds to…
Monthly breast self-examination can help identify irregularities and catch cancer in its…
Breast cancer progresses from stage 0 to 4, according to how far it has spread. Here, find…
Stage zero breast cancer is the earliest form of the disease when it is small and unlikely…
People with stage 2 breast cancer have cancerous cells in their breast tissue, nearby…
In this article, learn about survival rates, treatment, and remission in stage 3 breast…
Doctors use tumor size charts to help determine the stage of breast cancer. Find out what…
When breast cancer reaches stage 4, it will have spread from the breast to other parts of…
In the early stages of breast cancer, it may not spread at all. It is difficult to know…
Metastatic breast cancer is a type of breast cancer that has spread to another part of the…
Breast cancer is common, and researchers are investigating its onset and development…
Breast cancer can spread to various areas of the body, including the bones. Learn more…
Metastatic, or stage 4, breast cancer in the lungs is when breast cancer cells are growing…
Metastatic breast cancer occurs when the cancer spreads to other areas of the body, such…
Metastatic breast cancer to the brain occurs when cancer spreads from breast tissue to the…
The end-of-life symptoms associated with metastatic breast cancer depend on where a…
Lumpectomy and mastectomy are different types of cancer surgery that remove cancer cells…
A mastectomy is a surgical procedure to remove one or both breasts, usually to treat…
It can be scary to find a lump in your breast, but it can help to know what to expect if…
A person may wish to consider several factors, including cost, effectiveness, and…
A double mastectomy is the removal of both breasts following a breast cancer diagnosis or…
A radical mastectomy is also called a Halstead mastectomy, and it involves removing all of…
A modified radical mastectomy is a less intensive surgery to treat breast cancer than a…
A lymph node dissection is a surgical procedure to remove lymph nodes. Learn more about…
Breast prostheses come in a range of sizes, shapes, and styles. Learn more here about the…
A mastectomy can help prevent the spread of breast cancer but also leaves a scar. Learn…
This article looks at chemotherapy drugs that doctors use to treat breast cancer, as well…
Oral chemotherapy is a new type of chemotherapy that people can use at home to treat some…
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy is chemotherapy that a person with cancer receives before their…
The length of time people receive chemotherapy for varies depending on several factors…
Some common side effects of chemotherapy include infection, bleeding easily, hair loss…
Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can both shrink tumors and prevent cancer from spreading…
Radiation therapy is often a cornerstone of the treatment regimen for breast cancer. Learn…
Radiation can be an effective treatment for breast cancer, but it does have side effects…
Herceptin (trastuzumab) is a prescription drug used to treat certain types of breast…
Arimidex (anastrozole) is a brand-name prescription drug that’s used for certain types of…
Tykerb (lapatinib) is a prescription drug used to treat certain types of breast cancer in…
Femara (letrozole) is a brand-name prescription drug used for certain types of breast…
Zoladex (goserelin) is a brand-name drug for prostate and breast cancer, endometriosis…
Talzenna (talazoparib) is a prescription drug that's used to treat certain types of breast…
Ibrance (palbociclib) is a brand-name prescription medication used to treat certain types…
Kisqali (ribociclib) is a prescription tablet that’s used to treat advanced breast cancer…
Tukysa (tucatinib) is a brand-name prescription drug that’s used to treat a certain form…
Verzenio (abemaciclib) is a brand-name drug that treats breast cancer. It comes as a…
Enhertu (fam-trastuzumab deruxtecan-nxki) is a prescription drug. It treats breast cancer…
Nerlynx (neratinib) is a prescription tablet used to treat certain types of breast cancer…
Depending on the type and stage of cancer, doctors may recommend alternative treatments…
In this expert interview, Dr. Michelle Azu discusses the first-line treatments for…
Hormone therapy is a type of treatment for hormone-sensitive breast cancers. Learn more…
Proton therapy is a type of radiation that can treat cancers, including breast cancer…
Immunotherapy is a treatment option for some types of breast cancer. Learn more about how…
A number of natural and complementary therapies can help support a person’s mind and body…
While rare, breast cancer can affect males as well as females. Learn more about the risk…
Breast cancer, which mainly affects females, is common. However, statistics show that many…
Mucinous carcinoma is a rare type of cancer that usually affects the breast. In this…
There have been reports of the potential influence of the Mirena IUD on breast cancer…
Hormone replacement therapy can increase the chance of developing breast cancer. Learn…
Mammograms are generally safe and should not cause cancer. Learn about mammogram safety…
Many women have slight differences in the size or shape of their breasts. Breast asymmetry…
Breast calcifications are small deposits of calcium that can appear in the breast tissue…
Back pain can be a problem in the later stages of breast cancer but is unlikely to be an…
A person can get a nipple tattoo after a mastectomy to treat breast cancer. Learn more…
Here, learn how having breast cancer may affect the risks associated with COVID-19…
Diet may play a role in the development and management of breast cancer. Learn more about…
