Breast Cancer Medical Reference

How would you know if you had breast cancer? Learn more from WebMD about breast cancer detection.

Breast cancer is cancer that is found in the tissue of the breast. It can affect both sexes but is much more common in women than men. Learn more about the symptoms of breast cancer, who is at risk, and how doctors treat it.

Chemotherapy is medication that targets and kills breast cancer cells. Learn more about what to expect from chemo and some of the possible side effects.

Mastectomy is defined as the surgical removal of one or both of the breasts, although sometimes a partial mastectomy is possible. It is a common treatment for breast cancer. Learn more about what to expect, and get tips for recovery.

Learn about lumpectomy and partial mastectomy, breast-conserving procedures performed after a breast cancer diagnosis.

WebMD explains how breast cancer treatment affects fertility.

WebMD explains the various roles of doctors who specialize in breast cancer treatment, such as breast surgeons and radiation oncologists.

Hair loss and fatigue are common side effects from breast cancer treatment. Find out about other, lesser-known ones, and what you can do to feel better.

If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, here's a list of questions to ask your breast cancer doctors.

Here's a look at a treatment for breast cancer known as targeted therapy. It uses the body's own immune system to act on cancer cells, while leaving healthy cells unaffected.

Learn the role of hormone therapy in breast cancer treatment.

It's important to follow up breast cancer treatment with proper care. Find out what you'll need.

WebMD explains different options for breast reconstruction after mastectomy.

It's easy to feel helpless when someone you love has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Learn things you can do to make a difference for them, and for you.

WebMD explains the role race and ethnicity play in breast cancer incidence.

Learn more from WebMD about breast cancer in younger women, including risk factors, screening schedules, and treatment options.

With so many breast cancer treatment options available now, it can be hard to choose what's right for you. Here's what you need to know.

Inflammatory breast cancer is often misdiagnosed because it is so rare and is difficult to treat because it is particularly aggressive. Learn more about IBC including the warning signs, diagnosis, stages, treatment options, and life expectancy.

If you have breast cancer and are considering participating in a clinical trial, there can be advantages and drawbacks. Learn about trial safety and more.

Hormone therapy, also called endocrine therapy, is a type of breast cancer treatment that either raises or lowers levels of progesterone and estrogen in your system. Learn more about the types of drugs used in hormone therapy as well as their common side-effects.

Get information on the symptoms of breast cancer from the experts at WebMD.

Learn about the different types of breast cancer surgery so you and your doctor can work together to choose the one that works best for you.

Fatigue – all-over exhaustion that's hard to get over – can come from cancer, its treatment, and even stress. Learn tips for getting some energy back.

Learn more from WebMD about the risk factors for getting breast cancer.

WebMD helps you understanding what is involved in undergoing genetic testing to determine if you may be at risk for breast cancer.

WebMD explains how breast cancer affects pregnancy, including treatment and prognosis.

Learn what to expect from a doctor's breast exam.

Lymphedema, or a buildup of lymph fluid, is a common side effect of breast cancer treatments. Learn the symptoms, diagnosis, and how to treat it.

Most breast lumps are not cancer. But if you find a lump in your breast, see a doctor as soon as possible. Learn the causes of breast lumps, the types, and what you should do if you find one.

Learn about breast cancer in men, including risk factors and how it's diagnosed and treated.

WebMD looks at the use of MRI scans for detecting breast cancer.

A breast self-exam takes only a few minutes and is a great way to be aware of what your breasts should normally look and feel like. Here’s a quick guide.

WebMD looks at the use of breast ultrasound in detecting and treating breast cancer.

Get an overview of various methods of breast biopsy that doctors use to spot breast cancer.

Learn more from WebMD about the link between hormone replacement therapy and the risk of breast cancer.

WebMD explains how mammograms are performed and why they're important in detecting breast cancer.

Radiation therapy is often one of the treatments used for breast cancer. There are multiple ways radiation therapy is used and even different types of delivery systems. Learn more about what to expect.

Here’s what to expect after your breast cancer surgery, with steps you can take to recover as quickly and easily as possible.

WebMD explains the risks and benefits of preventive mastectomy -- the removal of one or both breasts to avoid developing breast cancer.

Are there ways to prevent breast cancer? Get the facts from WebMD.