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1 of 12 / Overview
- What Is Breast Cancer?Breast cancer is when the cells under one or both breasts grow out of control.
- How Fast Does Breast Cancer Grow?If you have breast cancer, you may wonder how fast the cancer is growing and how fast it will continue to grow.
- Breast Cancer Survival RatesWith breast cancer, your focus will be on getting the right treatment. You'll also wonder about your chances of surviving.
- Breast Cancer in Young WomenUnder 7% of all breast cancer cases happen in women under 40. But it can happen at any age.
2 of 12 / Symptoms
- Breast Cancer Signs and SymptomsBreast cancer can have different symptoms for different people. Most don’t notice any signs at all.
- Breast Cancer Symptoms You May Not KnowBreast cancer doesn’t always have signs you can see or feel. There are also less-common signs that can be helpful to know.
- When to See a Doctor About Breast Cancer Symptoms If you notice symptoms of breast cancer, it’s important to see your doctor as soon as possible.
3 of 12 / Risks, Prevention & Screening
- What Causes Breast Cancer?The cause of breast cancer is unclear, but we know the main risks: being older and having breast cancer in your family.
- Breast LumpsYou notice that something is different with your breast, and you find a lump. Get it checked by a doctor, but don't panic.
- What Are Genetic Breast Cancer Mutations?Chances are, your breast cancer isn't caused by a faulty gene. But in about 5% to 10% of cases, the cause is hereditary.
- Lifestyle Factors that Raise Breast Cancer RiskSome lifestyle factors may raise your chances for breast cancer. Having these traits doesn’t mean you’ll get the disease.
4 of 12 / Tests & Diagnosis
- Breast BiopsyA breast biopsy is a procedure in which your doctor takes out cells or a small piece of tissue from part of your breast.
- HER2 FISH Testing for Breast CancerThe FISH (fluorescence in situ hybridization) test checks the DNA of cancer cells for extra copies of the HER2/neu gene.
- Oncotype DX Test for Breast CancerThe Oncotype DX analyzes a sample of cancer tumor to see the activity of certain genes that affect the cancer's outcome.
- Immunohistochemistry TestThe immunohistochemistry (IHC) test can tell your oncologist whether you have certain types of breast cancer.
5 of 12 / Types
- Types of Breast CancerAbout 80% of all breast cancers are “ER-positive.” About 65% of these are also “PR-positive.”
- Inflammatory Breast CancerInflammatory breast cancer is a rare, aggressive form of breast cancer that often appears as a rash or skin irritation.
- Invasive vs. Metastatic Breast CancerInvasive and metastatic both refer to cancer that has spread from the site in the breast where it first started.
- Invasive Lobular CarcinomaInvasive lobular carcinoma is breast cancer that begins in one of the milk glands and spreads to other parts of the breast.
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