Breast Cancer Medical Reference

Learn how to manage nausea, fatigue, and some of the other things that come with early-stage breast cancer treatment.

Learn about treatments, creating a support system, and other important steps.

Here’s what to look for when assembling your health care team.

You can still live a vibrant life after a breast cancer diagnosis.

Your BI-RADS score provides results from a mammogram screening. Learn reasons you need a mammogram and what the results mean.

Cording is a side effect some people experience after breast cancer surgery. Learn about the signs of cording, what causes it, and how it is treated.

Learn what breast fat necrosis is, the causes, symptoms, and how it impacts your health.

If you think you may have breast cancer symptoms, it’s important to see your doctor as soon as possible. Doctors can treat cancer better if it’s found earlier. Find out when you should see your doctor and what tests they may do.

Rehabilitation can be an important part of your breast cancer recovery. Learn more about the different types and how they can help you.

If you recently found out that you have breast cancer, you’ll need to make an appointment with an oncologist. Find out what you should to bring to your appointment and what questions you should ask your doctor.

One in 8 women in the U.S. get breast cancer. Many studies show that lifestyle choices like smoking and drinking may increase your chances of getting breast cancer. WebMD takes a deeper look.

Lots of conditions can cause breast symptoms like lumps, swelling, pain, and nipple discharge. Learn what signs to be aware of and when to call the doctor.

Breast cancer is one disease, but it has many types. Knowing which kind you have will help your doctor find the right treatment.

Breast cancer treatment can come with a hefty price tag. Here's what you can expect, along with steps you can take to control the costs.

Many women have problems with sex during or after breast cancer treatment. Find out what causes them, and what you can do about them.

Breast cancer can affect your relationships and the lives of your friends and family members. Learn a few helpful tips on how to navigate your journey with breast cancer together with your loved ones.

Learn how breast cancer starts, where in your body it can spread, and whether it could return after treatment.

After breast cancer treatment, lifestyle changes and medications can reduce the risk that cancer will come back. Learn what you can do.

Get an overview of the medications and other treatments for pain related to advanced breast cancer.

Discover which lifestyle factors raise your risk of breast cancer and what you can do about it.

It's rare, but men can get breast cancer too. Learn what the symptoms are and when to call your doctor.

It's important to eat well when you're being treated for breast cancer, even if you don't feel like it. Learn how to maintain a healthy diet during breast cancer treatments.

It’s not uncommon to need to get another mammogram -- and perhaps other tests -- after a routine mammogram. Find out what to expect when you need to get additional diagnostic tests after suspicious mammogram results.

Some of the most crucial care during HER2+ breast cancer treatment is the kind you give yourself. Here’s how to feel your best, physically and emotionally.

Here's everything you need to know if you or someone you love has just gotten a diagnosis of metastatic HER2-positive breast cancer.

Many experts agree that it's a good idea to get a second opinion after you find out you have breast cancer. But when should you get it? How does it work?

If you can get some activity -- even a little bit -- it may help you feel better during breast cancer treatment. Find out what the benefits are and how much to aim for.

Breast cancer can spread to other parts of your body, and there are a few places where it usually goes. Find out more about how it spreads and what that means for your symptoms and treatment.

Most of the biggest effects to your body from breast cancer come from the treatment, not from the disease. Find out what to expect.

Weight gain is common during treatment for breast cancer. But is the drug tamoxifen to blame?

Invasive and metastatic mean different things when it comes to breast cancer.

What foods should you eat or avoid if you have metastatic breast cancer? A healthy balanced diet can help you stay strong and prevent infections as you treat cancer. Find out why it’s important to drink more water and less alcohol, and if soy foods are good or bad for breast cancer risk.

Phyllodes tumors are a rare type of breast tumor that can keep coming back, even if it’s benign. They can grow larger within weeks and feel like a painless lump in your breast. Find out how to treat these tumors and follow up afterward to prevent them from returning.

You might wonder if it’s safe or even possible to nurse your baby when you’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer. In general, it depends on the type of treatment you need and when you’ll have it.

DIEP flap surgery is one way your breast can be reconstructed after a mastectomy. Here’s how it’s done and why it could be a good option for you.

The FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) test checks the DNA of your cancer cells and can help your doctor choose treatments that will work best for you. FInd out how it's done and what its results mean.

Mirena is an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control. Because it's a type of hormonal contraception, it could slightly increase your chances of getting breast cancer. Find out about the risks and benefits.

Tomosynthesis is a kind of 3D mammogram. It uses 3-dimensional imaging used to look for breast cancers.

HER2-negative and HER2-positive are types of breast cancer that share some things in common but have plenty of differences, too. Which kind you have can affect the treatment you get.

Peau d’orange is not a disease. Rather, it's a symptom. Its name means "skin of an orange." Find out what can cause it.

Remission doesn’t always mean your breast cancer is gone for good. Learn about the different types and how long they might last.

You may think of vaccines as a way to prevent disease, but researchers are testing a new kind that might help treat breast cancer. It works by activating the immune system -- your body's defense against germs -- to find and kill cancer cells.

Lumps are the best know breast cancer symptoms, but they aren’t the only ones. From breast changes to nipple discharge, learn the signs to look for.

Breast cancer treatment can affect your appetite and sense of taste. Juicing may help you get some of the nutrients you need.

Studies show that drinking alcohol can raise your chances of breast cancer. So how much alcohol is “safe” to drink? And what counts as “a drink?” Find out what you need to know.

HER2+ breast cancer survival rates tell you how many women survive for a certain time after their diagnosis. But that’s just part of the picture. Find out what this statistic means and what other things you should know.

Medicines for breast cancer can have intense side effects. Learn what you can do about fatigue, nausea, and other issues your treatments can cause.

Treatments kill cancer cells, but they can also change the way you feel. Here’s how to keep those symptoms in check.

In some breast cancer cases, the HER2 gene doesn’t work correctly and causes cells to grow out of control. Learn why it’s important to know your HER2 status, how your doctor will test for it, and what the results mean for your treatment.

What treatment will you need for noninvasive breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)? Will you need surgery? What happens after surgery?