Understanding Breast Cancer
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with breast cancer, it's important to understand some basics: What is breast cancer and how does it happen?
In this section, you can learn about how breast cancer develops, how many people get breast cancer, and what factors can increase risk for getting breast cancer. You also can learn more about signs and symptoms to watch for and how to manage any fears you may have about breast cancer.
- What Is Breast Cancer?
- U.S. Breast Cancer Statistics
- Breast Cancer Risk and Risk Factors
- Managing Breast Cancer Fears
- Breast Cancer Myths vs. Facts
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