Breast Cancer

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

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

CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings. Learn more.
Breast cancer survivor Joan Lunden encourages breast cancer patients to work with their doctors to determine the right treatment plan.

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

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

In this video, Dr. Lisa Richardson explains why alcohol raises breast cancer risk.
CDC works with partners to reduce the burden of breast cancer in the United States. Learn what CDC is doing.