About Breast Cancer
What is breast cancer?
What is breast cancer?
Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast.
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Early Detection
When breast cancer is detected early, at a localized stage, the survival rate is 98%. Early detection includes doing monthly breast self-exams, and scheduling regular clinical breast exams and mammograms.
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Diagnosis
Breast cancer can be diagnosed through multiple tests, including a mammogram, ultrasound, MRI and biopsy.
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Stages
Once a person is determined to have a malignant tumor or the diagnosis of breast cancer, the healthcare team will determine breast cancer staging to communicate how far the disease has progressed.
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Types
Types of breast cancer include ductal carcinoma in situ, invasive ductal carcinoma, inflammatory breast cancer, and metastatic breast cancer.
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Myths
There is a lot of misinformation out there. Make sure you know the facts about breast cancer.
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