Breast Cancer Medical Reference

The breast cancer journey can be stressful. WebMD tells you where to find emotional, legal, and financial help to ease the burden.

Learn what to expect from a doctor's breast exam.

Get an overview of various methods of breast biopsy that doctors use to spot breast cancer.

WebMD looks at the use of breast ultrasound in detecting and treating breast cancer.

Here’s what to expect after your breast cancer surgery, with steps you can take to recover as quickly and easily as possible.

WebMD explains the risks and benefits of preventive mastectomy -- the removal of one or both breasts to avoid developing breast cancer.

A breast self-exam takes only a few minutes and is a great way to be aware of what your breasts should normally look and feel like. Here’s a quick guide.

Radiation therapy is often one of the treatments used for breast cancer. There are multiple ways radiation therapy is used and even different types of delivery systems. Learn more about what to expect.

Are there ways to prevent breast cancer? Get the facts from WebMD.