About Breast Cancer
No matter who you are or where you live, breast cancer may touch your life. The About Breast Cancer section of this website has the latest information on breast cancer risk factors, screening, diagnosis, treatment, metastatic breast cancer, survivorship and more.
Facts and Statistics
Learn about breast cancer basics, including warning signs, statistics and information for women and men with breast cancer.
Risk Factors and Risk Reduction
Learn about breast cancer risk factors and options for people at higher risk.
Screening and Early Detection
Learn about breast cancer screening tests, when to get screened and what to do if you find a lump or change in your breast.
Diagnosing Breast Cancer
Learn about biopsies and understanding your breast cancer diagnosis, including what’s included on your pathology report and factors that affect prognosis and guide treatment.
Treating Breast Cancer
Learn about the types of treatment, side effects, how to get quality care and other issues related to treatment, including the importance of clinical trials.
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Learn about metastatic breast cancer treatment and care, including information about clinical trials, symptom management, quality of life and support for you and your family.
Survivorship Topics
Read about common concerns and issues for those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
Financial Assistance
Find resources to help with prescription drug costs and other medical costs as well as transportation, lodging, and child and elder care.
Tools and Resources
Find information about our Breast Care Helpline and Komen Treatment Assistance Program, as well as our educational resources in English and other languages and interactive tools.
The content within the About Breast Cancer section was co-developed with Harvard Medical School faculty and Dana-Farber/Brigham and Women’s Cancer Center staff. The content reflects the current body of scientific knowledge on a topic. We look at the consistency of the research from large studies (done with people) reported in reputable, peer-reviewed journals.
Updated 03/07/22