Breast Cancer Medical Reference
- Breast Cancer and MRI
WebMD looks at the use of MRI scans for detecting breast cancer.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer Risk
Learn more from WebMD about the link between hormone replacement therapy and the risk of breast cancer.
- Breast Cancer in Men
Learn about breast cancer in men, including risk factors and how it's diagnosed and treated.
- Breast Cancer and Pregnancy
WebMD explains how breast cancer affects pregnancy, including treatment and prognosis.
- Breast Cancer: Get the Support You Need
The breast cancer journey can be stressful. WebMD tells you where to find emotional, legal, and financial help to ease the burden.
- Doctor's Breast Exam
Learn what to expect from a doctor's breast exam.
- Breast Biopsy
Get an overview of various methods of breast biopsy that doctors use to spot breast cancer.
- Lymphedema After Breast Cancer Surgery
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.
- Breast Cancer and Mammograms
WebMD explains how mammograms are performed and why they're important in detecting breast cancer.
- Radiation Therapy for 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.
- Should You Do a Breast Self-Exam?
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.
- Understanding Breast Cancer -- Prevention
Are there ways to prevent breast cancer? Get the facts from WebMD.