Breast Cancer: More Information

Breast Cancer Videos

To learn more about breast cancer and its treatment, watch these videos developed and reviewed by the health experts at Healthology.

Breast Cancer Facts & Figures

The American Cancer Society tracks breast cancer occurrence, including the number of deaths, cases, and how long people survive after diagnosis. ACS also tracks data regarding behaviors that influence the risk of developing cancer and the use of screening tests.

Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is rare. It is not a new type of breast cancer, but it is very important to distinguish IBC from other types of breast cancer because there are major differences in its symptoms, prognosis, and treatment. Learn more about IBC here.

Pregnancy and Breast Cancer

Does pregnancy affect a woman's risk of getting breast cancer? How does being pregnant affect a woman's breast cancer treatment and prognosis? Is it safe for women who have had breast cancer to become pregnant? Get answers to these and other questions here.

Lymphedema: What Every Woman with Breast Cancer Should Know

Women who have been treated for breast cancer may be at risk for lymphedema in the arm, breast, and chest. Here we talk about what lymphedema is, the steps you can take to lower your risk, and what signs you can look for.

How Is ACS Involved in Breast Cancer Research?

The American Cancer Society (ACS) is involved in the fight against breast cancer in many areas of research. Find out more here.

Breast Reconstruction after Mastectomy

Breast reconstruction is a type of surgery for women who have had a breast removed. Here you can find information to help you better understand your options if you are considering breast reconstruction.

Exercises after Breast Surgery

Women with breast cancer may have many different kinds of treatments. Many women with breast cancer have some kind of surgery. No matter what type of surgery you had, it is important to do exercises afterwards.

Reach To Recovery (Breast Cancer Support)

If you have breast cancer, you may want to talk to someone who knows what you’re feeling – someone who has “been there.” Through our Reach to Recovery program, we can match you with a volunteer who will talk with you about coping with your breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Breast Cancer Prostheses and Hair Loss Accessories List

Breast cancer treatment like surgery or chemo can result in major changes in the way you look. Some of the companies listed here have products that can help you regain a sense of yourself and help you feel better by looking better.

Non-cancerous Breast Conditions

Non-cancerous (benign) breast conditions are very common and can be found in most women. Here we review some of the signs and symptoms of benign breast conditions and how they are found and diagnosed. We also discuss some of the more common benign breast conditions.

Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act

Learn about the Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA), a law that helps protect many women with breast cancer who choose to have their breast rebuilt (reconstructed) after a mastectomy.

Breast Cancer Early Detection

Learn about the factors that may affect your risk for breast cancer, and find out what you can do to help detect breast cancer early, when it is likely to be most easily treated.

Mammograms and Other Breast Imaging Procedures

Mammograms are x-ray exams of the breast. They are most often used to screen for breast cancer in women who have no symptoms, but they can also be used in other circumstances. Learn more about mammograms and other breast imaging tests here.

Behind the Science: Mammography

Listen to the American Cancer Society's chief medical officer, Dr. Otis Brawley, and deputy chief medical officer, Dr. Len Lichtenfeld, discuss some of the controversy over mammograms and why these tests are so important.

Mammograms Matter Video

Getting a mammogram is one of the best things a woman can do to protect her health. Watch this video to learn more.

For Women Facing a Breast Biopsy

Some women who have an abnormal mammogram or a lump in the breast may need to get a breast biopsy, where a doctor removes a small piece of breast tissue for testing. Here we explain what a breast biopsy is, how it's done, and what it might find.

Medicines to Reduce Breast Cancer Risk

In women at increased risk of breast cancer, drugs such as tamoxifen and raloxifene have been shown to reduce the risk, but these drugs can have their own risks and side effects. Other drugs and dietary supplements that may help lower risk are also being studied. Here you'll find information that can help you decide if taking one of these drugs is right for you.

Menopausal Hormone Replacement Therapy and Cancer Risk

Here you'll find information on hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and how it can affect a woman's risk of getting certain cancers.

Is Abortion Linked to Breast Cancer?

Abortion and breast cancer are both topics that can bring out strong feelings in people. But is there a link between them?

DES Exposure: Questions and Answers

DES (diethylstilbestrol) is a man-made form of estrogen, a female hormone. Doctors prescribed it from 1938 until 1971 to help some pregnant women who had had miscarriages or premature deliveries in the past.

The Sister Study and The Two Sister Study

These two long-term, nationwide studies are looking at how a woman's genes and environment might affect her chances of getting breast cancer.