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Comprehensive Information, Resources, and Support on  Breast Cancer


Survival rates with a cancer give an estimate about the percentage of people (with the same type and stage of cancer) still alive at a certain time (usually 5 years) after they were diagnosed with breast cancer or any other type of cancer. The estimate provides an understanding of the likelihood of a successful treatment.

Mammogram is an essential instrument to detect breast cancer even if there are minor signs and symptoms. Mammogram takes pictures of the breasts with the help of small doses of X-rays. Any abnormal structures in the breasts can be detected with the help of a mammogram. But an abnormal result of a mammogram exam does not always mean that the woman is suffering from breast cancer.

A breast ultrasound is a painless imaging technique or a diagnostic tool that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce detailed images of the inside of your breasts. During the procedure the sound waves bounce off surfaces inside your breasts and the echoes are recorded and processed into photographs or videos.

Breast cancer recurrence is a major problem in women who have suffered with breast cancer. It may occur in the same or opposite breast or chest wall or any other organ. The treatment of recurrent breast cancer is often successful if it is detected early in the area of the breast where primary cancer had occurred.

Breast cancer stage is an easy and efficient way of knowing the extent of your breast cancer within the body. After the stage of the cancer is known, the doctor can plan the treatment that is most appropriate for your case. It is also an important factor in determining prognosis of the cancer. Prognosis of cancer is better for earlier stages of a cancer. Later or advanced stages do not have a good prognosis.

The structure of women breasts creates a lumpy, uneven terrain. However, lump in a breast is a little different from this normal lumpy terrain. A lump can sometimes be a sign of breast cancer or any other serious complication. It is important to meet your doctor if you notice something unusual in a breast.

Genetic testing gives women a chance to know if their breast cancer or family history of breast cancer is due to an inherited gene mutation. Most women however who get breast cancer do not have an inherited gene mutation.