Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Symptoms

inflammatory breast cancer symptoms

Breast cancer starts off as a single cell that divides and multiplies. Thus, it cannot be detected manually in its beginning stages. A yearly mammogram is recommended, supervised by a qualified professional who is able to distinguish cancer from other benign breast conditions. The most common of breast cancer symptoms is the lump, which can [...]

Breast Cancer Treatment

breast cancer treatments

If someone is diagnosed with breast cancer, then the next step is deciding on the plan of attack. There are five general options available. The doctor should help the patient make a decision based on the stage of the cancer, the size, the tumor’s biological characteristics and the general health of the patient. Breast Cancer [...]

Signs of Breast Cancer

Early Signs of Breast Cancer

It used to be that having breast cancer was a death sentence more or less, but advances in medicine and technology have changed all that. Techniques for detecting signs of breast cancer have been refined and early diagnosis of cancer is now possible. Early detection of cancer translates to better treatment outcomes, and for this [...]

Types Of Breast Cancer

All types of breast cancer

Once diagnosis has taken place, your doctor will probably arrange for you to have a biopsy done. A sample will be taken from the tissue in your breast or under your arm. From the analysis of this, he will be able to determine whether or not your cancer is invasive, if it is contained within [...]

Breast Cancer Stages

Breast Cancer Stage 1-Stage 2-Stage 3-Stage 4

If you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, you will probably found out which of the breast cancer stages is characteristic to your situation. Learning about your cancer progression is a time of intense emotional stress and confusion. This article will help inform you in layman’s terms about the different breast cancer stages that your [...]