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Learn about breast cancer risk factors, prevention, screening, signs, symptoms, treatment, and living with breast cancer. This fact sheet is for patients and caregivers in the US.
This web page offers free patient information materials on various topics related to cancer, but not specifically to breast cancer. You can find flyers, worksheets, and personal health manager, but not free printable breast cancer templates.
Find downloadable and shareable materials on breast cancer topics, such as risk factors, screening, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship. Learn more about breast self-awareness and how to reduce your risk of breast cancer.
Find useful information on breast health and healthy living from NBCF's online resources and guides. Browse topics such as breast cancer signs, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, nutrition, and more.
Learn about the statistics, risk factors, and survival rates of breast cancer in the U.S. and around the world. This fact sheet is based on data from 2017 and provides a printable version.
Learn how to perform breast self-awareness, schedule exams, and assess your personal risk for breast cancer. This booklet also provides tips for healthy habits, resources for mammograms, and information about NBCF.
Factors that may increase your risk of breast cancer 10 Options for women at higher risk 11. 2. Get Screened 12. Mammogram 12 Clinical Breast Exam (CBE) 13. 3. Know What’s Normal for You 14. Breast changes that should be reported 15. 4. Make Healthy Lifestyle Choices 16. Maintain a healthy weight 16
Breast Cancer Facts & Figures 2019-2020 1 Breast Cancer Basic Facts What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a group of diseases in which cells in breast tissue change and divide uncontrolled, typically resulting in a lump or mass. Most breast cancers begin in the lobules (milk glands) or in the ducts that connect the lobules to the nipple.
Possible Early Signs of Breast Cancer 64% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at a localized stage, for which the 5-year survival rate is 99%. This is good news! There are over 3.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States today.
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women in the United States (other than skin cancer). In 2012, about 227,000 American women were diagnosed with breast cancer. The most common type of breast cancer is ductal carcinoma. This cancer begins in cells that line a breast duct. About 7 of every 10