Breast Cancer
About Breast Cancer

OVERVIEW UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIAGNOSIS
Overview of Breast Cancer Breast cancer includes a wide range of cancers of the breast. The most common type begins in the lining of the ducts and is called ductal carcinoma. 
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Understanding Your Diagnosis It is important to remember that a lump or other changes in the breast, or an abnormal area on a mammogram, may be caused by cancer or by other, less serious problems.
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DECIDING ON TREATMENT AFTER BREAST SURGERY
Deciding On Treatment Although a diagnosis of breast cancer may seem overwhelming, a variety of effective treatments is available. Your doctor will help determine which treatment is appropriate for you. 
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After Breast Surgery How long you stay in the hospital will depend mostly upon your overall health and the type of surgery you had. Your doctors and nurses will explain the side effects you can expect with each form of treatment.
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
MANAGING SIDE EFFECTS
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RISK FACTORS
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  PREVENTION & SCREENING
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TOOLS & REFERENCE
RELATED LINKS
> The Bott Cancer Center
> Penn Cancer Network
> BreastCare Nurse Navigator
> Lymphedema Care
> Find a Physician
> Comprehensive Breast Care Surgeons
> BreastCare Support Groups

 Breast Self-Exam
  What is it and when should it be done? 
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