Breast Cancer

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Basic Information
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Learn what breast cancer is, who is at high risk, and about symptoms, mammograms, diagnosis, and treatment for breast cancer.

Statistics
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Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States. The Data Visualizations Tool provides detailed statistics.

Low-Cost Screening
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CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings. Find out if you qualify.

Breast Cancer Treatment Plan
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Breast cancer survivor Joan Lunden encourages breast cancer patients to work with their doctors to determine the right treatment plan.

Featured Resources
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CDC’s Bring Your Brave campaign educates younger women about breast cancer.

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Mammograms are the best test to find breast cancer early. Learn more.

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Learn how to collect your family health history and why it’s important.

CDC works with partners to reduce the burden of breast cancer in the United States. Learn what CDC is doing.

Page last reviewed: November 5, 2018
Content source: Division of Cancer Prevention and Control, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention