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Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer in women. Symptoms and signs of breast cancer include breast lumps, nipple discharge or inversion, or changes in the breast's skin. Treatment typically involves some type of surgery and depends upon the staging of the cancer, the tumor type, and the person's health. -
Breast Cancer Diagnosis Screening Detection
Breast cancer diagnosis includes screening methods, such as mammograms, clinical breast exams, MRIs, and breast self-exams, tissue biopsy, and specialized testing to look for tumor markers. -
Breast Cancer Survival Rates and Prognosis
When you catch it early, breast cancer can be treated effectively in many cases. Depending on the stage of the cancer, the five-year survival rate can range from 100 percent to 22 percent if the cancer is detected at stage IV. -
Breast Cancer Treatment and Staging
Breast cancer is staged 0 through IV, with IV being the most severe. Treatment is based on the individual woman and how her cancer responds. Therapies include chemotherapy, radiation, hormonal therapy and surgery. -
What Are the Seven Warning Signs of Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the disease in which cells in the breast grow out of control due to various causes. Seven warning signs include lumps, changes in breast skin, pain in the breast and other signs and symptoms.
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Breast Cancer Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer in women. Symptoms and signs of breast cancer include breast lumps, nipple discharge or inversion, or changes in the breast's skin. Treatment typically involves some type of surgery and depends upon the staging of the cancer, the tumor type, and the person's health.
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