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Breast cancer is a malignant (cancerous) growth that begins in the tissues of the breast. Over the course of a lifetime, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer.
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Symptoms
Early breast cancer usually does not cause symptoms. This is why regular breast exams are important. As the cancer grow...
Causes
Over the course of a lifetime, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Risk factors you cannot change ...
Tests
The doctor will ask you about your symptoms and risk factors, and then perform a physical exam, which includes both bre...
Treatments
Treatment is based on many factors, including type and stage of the cancer, whether the cancer is sensitive to certain ...
Alternative Therapies
Talking about your disease and treatment with others who share common experiences and problems can be helpful. See: Can...
Complications
New, improved treatments are helping persons with breast cancer live longer than ever before. However, even with treatm...
Prevention
Many risk factors - such as your genes and family history - cannot be controlled. However, a healthy diet and a few lif...
Doctor Specialties
Contact your health care provider for an appointment if: You have a breast or armpit lump; You are a woman age 40 or ol...
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