Breast Cancer Medical Reference
- HER2-Positive Breast Cancer
HER2-Positive Breast Cancer accounts for 1 in 5 cases of breast cancer diagnoses. Learn more about the outlook, chances of recurrence, life expectancy, and treatments for this specific type of breast cancer.
- Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Advanced Breast Cancer
Take this list of questions about breast cancer to your next appointment.
- Why Hormone Receptors Matter in Breast Cancer
Why your doctor checks on your "hormone receptors" if you have breast cancer.
- Types of Breast Cancer
Breast cancers are ER-positive, HER2-positive, or triple negative. The type of breast cancer you have determines the type of medication you take.
- Invasive Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Treatments, Prognosis
WebMD explains invasive breast cancer, including symptoms, tests, treatments, and outlook.
- Breast Cancer Treatment and Weight Changes
Weight changes are a common side effect of certain breast cancer treatments.
- Complementary Treatments for Breast Cancer
WebMD examines the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments to supplement standard medical care for breast cancer.
- Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) and lobular carcinoma in situ (LCIS) are types of breast cancer that begin in the milk-producing lobules of the breast. Learn more about the difference, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of each at WebMD.
- Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC) and Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS)
Learn about invasive ductal carcinoma and ductal carcinoma in situ, two types of breast cancer. Find out what they are, how they’re diagnosed, and how they’re treated.
- Exercise and Nutrition After Breast Cancer Surgery
After breast cancer surgery, it's important to regain your strength. WebMD offers advice on exercising and eating well as you recover.
- Digital Mammograms: A Clearer Picture
WebMD explains the pros and cons of digital and film mammograms -- how they are different, and who benefits from each one.
- Tamoxifen for Breast Cancer Treatment, Prevention
A look at the use of tamoxifen for treating breast cancer and preventing it in high-risk cases. Find out how effective it is and what the potential risks are.
- Evista for Breast Cancer Prevention
WebMD examines the use of Evista to prevent breast cancer, including its risks.
- Oncotype DX Test for Breast Cancer
The Oncotype DX test helps doctors predict if breast cancer will return -- and assists in determining the proper cancer treatment.
- Breast Cancer: Resources
There are many resources for those with breast cancer and their loved ones. Find out what's available.
- Breast Cancer: Treatment by Stage
Breast Cancer: Treatment by Stage
- Stage III Breast Cancer Treatment Options
Understanding stage III breast cancer and its treatment options.
- Paget's Disease of the Breast
Paget's disease of the breast, also known as Paget's disease of the nipple, is a rare form of breast cancer, with symptoms such as burning and dryness near the nipple. Learn more about the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of this rare breast cancer.
- Race, Ethnicity, and Breast Cancer Risk
Learn more from WebMD about how race and ethnicity influence the risk of developing breast cancer and dying from the disease.
- Stage I Breast Cancer Treatment Options
Learn more about the treatment options for stage I breast cancer.
- Stage II Breast Cancer Treatment Options
WebMD offers an overview of surgical and drug treatment options for Stage 2 breast cancer.
- What Are the Stages and Grades of Breast Cancer?
Learn more about the stages of breast cancer.
- Stage IV Breast Cancer Treatment Options
Learn more about the treatment options for stage IV breast cancer.
- Stage 0 Breast Cancer Treatment Options
Stage 0 breast cancer needs treatment. Learn about your options.
- Breast Cancer: Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
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.
- Breast Cancer Causes and Risk Factors
Are there things that can raise your odds of getting breast cancer? Get the facts.
- Breast Cancer Screening and Diagnosis
How would you know if you had breast cancer? Learn more from WebMD about breast cancer detection.
- Your Guide to Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
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 (Breast Removal Surgery)
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.
- Lumpectomy (Partial Mastectomy)
Learn about lumpectomy and partial mastectomy, breast-conserving procedures performed after a breast cancer diagnosis.
- Protecting Fertility During Breast Cancer Treatment
WebMD explains how breast cancer treatment affects fertility.
- Breast Cancer Doctors and Specialists
WebMD explains the various roles of doctors who specialize in breast cancer treatment, such as breast surgeons and radiation oncologists.
- Side Effects From Breast Cancer Treatments
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.
- Breast Cancer: Questions to Ask Your Breast Cancer Doctors
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.
- Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
Learn the role of hormone therapy in breast cancer treatment.
- Targeted Therapy for Breast Cancer
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.
- Follow-Up Care After Breast Cancer Treatment
It's important to follow up breast cancer treatment with proper care. Find out what you'll need.
- Breast Reconstruction
WebMD explains different options for breast reconstruction after mastectomy.
- Breast Cancer: Tips for Family
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.
- Breast Cancer, Race, and Ethnicity
WebMD explains the role race and ethnicity play in breast cancer incidence.
- Breast Cancer in Young Women
Learn more from WebMD about breast cancer in younger women, including risk factors, screening schedules, and treatment options.
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer
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.
- Breast Cancer Treatment
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.
- Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer Treatment
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.
- Breast Cancer Symptoms
Get information on the symptoms of breast cancer from the experts at WebMD.
- Breast Cancer Surgery Options
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.
- Breast Cancer-Related Fatigue
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.
- Hormone Replacement Therapy and Breast Cancer Risk
Learn more from WebMD about the link between hormone replacement therapy and the risk of breast cancer.
- 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.
- Breast Biopsy
Get an overview of various methods of breast biopsy that doctors use to spot breast cancer.