Final Recommendation Statement Breast Cancer: Screening April 30, 2024 Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent of the U.S. government. They should not be construed as an official position of…
Summary What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in breast tissue. It happens when cells in the breast change and grow out of control. New cells grow even…
Key points Symptoms Some warning signs of breast cancer are: Keep in mind that these symptoms can happen with other conditions that are not cancer. If you have any signs or…
Parts of the breast A breast is made up of three main parts: lobules, ducts, and connective tissue. The lobules are the glands that produce milk. The ducts are tubes…
General Information About Breast Cancer Key Points Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. The breast is made up of lobes and ducts. Each breast…
Different types of treatment are available for bladder cancer. You and your cancer care team will work together to decide your treatment plan, which may include more than one type…
NCI-funded researchers are working to improve our understanding of how to treat bladder cancer. With recent advances in immunotherapy and targeted therapy, treatment has the potential to become more effective…
Bladder cancer is caused by certain changes in how bladder cells function, especially how they grow and divide into new cells. There are many risk factors for bladder cancer, but…