Breast cancer affects 1 in 8 women during their lives, and many of us know someone — a mother, sister, friend — who has had it. It is the second-leading cancer killer of women in the United States, next to lung cancer. Thanks to screening, breast cancer often can be found early, when the chance of successful treatment is best. In fact, many women are even cured of the disease.
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What is breast cancer?
| Breast cancer symptoms
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Breast cancer risk factors and prevention
| Screening and diagnosis: Mammogram, clinical breast exam, and other tests
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Breast cancer treatment
| Government in action on breast cancer
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Breast Cancer was reviewed by:
Richard E. Manrow, Ph.D.
Associate Director, Office of Cancer Content Management
Office of Communications and Education
National Cancer Institute, National Institutes of Health
Content last updated November 17, 2010.
Resources last updated November 17, 2010.