All about breast cancer

Breast cancer 

Cancer, a condition of abnormal cell growth, is the second most common cause of death in developed countries. Breast cancer predominantly affects women.
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3D animation on breast cancer

Breast cancer

Breast cancer is a malignant neoplasm of the mammary gland. It is one of the most common causes of cancer fatality in women.
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Find and treat breast cancer early

Breast cancer

The early detection of breast cancer in women is important for the effective management of the disease. Early detection methods for breast cancer include screening mammography, clinical breast examination and breast awareness.
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Menopause after breast cancer treatment

Menopause and breast cancer

Professor Christobel Saunders talks about managing menopause symptoms in women who have had breast cancer.
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A patient’s perspective: Staying positive with breast cancer

Breast cancer

Speaking from experience: Patients talk about maintaining a positive attitude after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
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How will breast cancer treatment affect me?

Sexuality

There are many things which can affect the way a woman feels about her own body and her sexuality following breast cancer treatment. It can be an important issue for women returning to normal life after breast cancer treatment.