When abnormal cell growth occurs in the breast, this results in breast cancer. This eMedTV article discusses breast cancer in detail and provides information about risk factors, staging, treatment options, and the possibility of recurrence.
There are two general types of breast cancer: invasive breast cancer and non-invasive breast cancer. As this eMedTV Web page explains, these two types of breast cancer may also be referred to as infiltrating and non-infiltrating (in situ).
In the majority of cases, the breast cancer causes are not known. As this eMedTV article explains, there are certain factors (such as dense breast tissue) that, while not breast cancer causes, do increase the chances of developing the disease.
As this eMedTV article explains, there are a number of risk factors that increase a woman's chances of getting breast cancer. Risk factors for breast cancer include having a family history of the disease and being overweight or obese after menopause.
Unfortunately, there are no "classic" warning signs for breast cancer. This part of the eMedTV website describes warning signs that some women may experience (such as nipple tenderness) and stresses the importance of screening for the disease.
Common symptoms of breast cancer include changes in how the breast or nipple looks, as well as fluid coming from the nipple. This eMedTV article describes possible symptoms of breast cancer, including those associated with inflammatory breast cancer.
Tests used in making a breast cancer diagnosis include mammograms, MRI tests, and fine-needle aspiration. This section of the eMedTV library discusses these breast cancer diagnosis tests in detail.
In women with breast cancer, stages are used to describe the extent of the disease. This eMedTV segment discusses the characteristics of each of the stages of breast cancer, which include stages 0 through 4 and recurrent cases of breast cancer.
Types of breast cancer treatment include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hormone therapy. This eMedTV article discusses breast cancer treatment in detail and provides links to other several other articles about breast cancer.
While a breast cancer prognosis will be based on research and statistics, it's impossible to predict the outcome of an individual case. This eMedTV article examines the factors that influence breast cancer prognosis, such as the stage of the cancer.
Common breast cancer screening tools include mammograms, breast examinations, and ultrasound tests. This eMedTV resource discusses breast cancer screening in detail, including information on the benefits and risks associated with screening.
Preventing breast cancer starts with being aware of the risk factors for the disease. As this eMedTV article explains, breast cancer prevention may involve lifestyle changes (such as exercising more), medications (such as tamoxifen), or surgery.
Alterations in a so-called breast cancer gene may increase the risk of cancer, but they do not cause the disease in and of themselves. This eMedTV article explains the "breast cancer gene" and provides a link to more detailed information.
Women have special concerns regarding breast cancer, and pregnancy can make detection and treatment difficult. This eMedTV article discusses breast cancer and pregnancy in detail, including how pregnancy can affect prognosis and treatment.
No research has yet proven that there is a link between breast cancer and antiperspirants; two studies even had conflicting results. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at studies done on breast cancer and antiperspirants in 2002, 2003, and 2004.
Breast cancer research scientists are looking for new ways to prevent, detect, and treat the disease. This eMedTV article discusses breast cancer research in detail, such as studies examining the use of raloxifene to prevent breast cancer.
Current breast cancer statistics indicate that more than 2 million women alive today have been diagnosed with breast cancer. This eMedTV article contains breast cancer statistics, such as mortality rates, survival rates, and age-at-diagnosis data.
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