Benign Breast Disease (BBD) | Susan G. Komen®
Learn about benign breast disease (BBD), including cysts and fibroadenomas. Some benign breast conditions increase breast cancer risk and others do not.| Susan G. Komen®
Learn about benign breast disease (BBD), including cysts and fibroadenomas. Some benign breast conditions increase breast cancer risk and others do not.| Susan G. Komen®
DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) is a non-invasive breast cancer. Learn about treatment for DCIS.| Susan G. Komen®
Understanding the difference between absolute risk, lifetime risk and relative risk can help you understand your risk of breast cancer.| Susan G. Komen®
This section discusses standard breast cancer screening tests and breast cancer screening recommendations. Learn more.| Susan G. Komen®
Breast reconstruction can help restore the look and feel of the breast after a mastectomy. Discover different types of breast reconstruction here.| Susan G. Komen®
Learn how a family history of breast, ovarian or prostate cancer is linked to an increased risk of breast cancer.| Susan G. Komen®
Learn about male breast cancer. Review statistics, warning signs, risk factors and types of breast cancer in men.| Susan G. Komen®
Find out who’s at higher risk of developing breast cancer and learn about special breast cancer screening recommendations for women at higher risk.| Susan G. Komen®
Core needle biopsy uses a hollow needle to remove samples of tissue from the breast. It's the standard and preferred way to diagnose breast cancer.| Susan G. Komen®
Find topics related to breast cancer diagnosis including biopsies, pathology reports, and factors related to prognosis and treatment.| Susan G. Komen®
Breast MRI uses magnetic fields to create an image of the breast. Breast MRI is used in breast cancer diagnosis and staging. It is also used in breast cancer screening for women at higher risk.| Susan G. Komen®
Radiation therapy uses targeted, high-energy X-rays to kill breast cancer cells. Also learn about radiation therapy after lumpectomy and after mastectomy.| Susan G. Komen®
A breast biopsy is the only test that can diagnose and confirm breast cancer. Learn about needle and surgical biopsies.| Susan G. Komen®
Mammography uses X-rays to create images of the breast (mammograms). Learn about mammograms, including how to find low-cost or free mammograms.| Susan G. Komen®
