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.

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

Most breast lumps are not cancer. But if you find a lump in your breast, see a doctor as soon as possible. Learn the causes of breast lumps, the types, and what you should do if you find one.

WebMD looks at the use of MRI scans for detecting breast cancer.

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

WebMD explains how mammograms are performed and why they're important in detecting breast cancer.

Learn about breast cancer in men, including risk factors and how it's diagnosed and treated.

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.

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

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

Learn more from WebMD about the link between hormone replacement therapy and the risk of 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.

WebMD explains how breast cancer affects pregnancy, including treatment and prognosis.

Lymphedema, or a buildup of lymph fluid, is a common side effect of breast cancer treatments. Learn the symptoms, diagnosis, and how to treat it.

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