Understanding Breast Cancer

Whether it’s you or a loved one dealing with breast cancer, you’ll want to get a sense of the illness and what it means for you and your family. We’ve broken down the basics to help you understand each aspect of the disease and its treatment.

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Visual Introduction to Breast Anatomy and Breast Cancer
View illustrations of the female breast, as the essential first step in understanding breast cancer.
Visual and Manual Breast Self-Exams
Many breast lumps are discovered by women on their own. View easy-to-follow, detailed diagrams about how to conduct a comprehensive self-exam.
Lifestyle Changes
Learn how the proper diet and exercise can help to prevent breast cancer.

Breast Lump Image Gallery and Overview
What is considered normal? When should you be concerned? Learn what signs to look for and when a trip to the doctor is in order.
Diagnosis
You’re suspicious and so is your doctor. What’s next? We give you an overview of tests, procedures and possible outcomes.
Prognosis
Many factors contribute to an individual's prognosis and new research is helping doctors understand which tumors may be more agressive than others.
Treatment
Treatment options for breast cancer are extremely varied. From surgery to chemotherapy and hormones to radiation, you’d be surprised how different your treatment recommendations might be from another person with a similar diagnosis.
References
Get the latest news, more information about cancer and breast cancer, and find a network of support with these great resources.

Understanding Breast Cancer

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