Breast Cancer Medical Reference

A pathology report is an important tool in diagnosing early breast cancer. Find out what’s in it and how the information guides your treatment.

A breast cancer second opinion can reassure you about your diagnosis and treatment or provide other options for care. Learn how to get a second opinion.

With so many breast cancer treatment options available now, it can be hard to choose what's right for you. Here's what you need to know.

Breast Cancer: Treatment by Stage

Get information on the symptoms of breast cancer from the experts at WebMD.

Kinase inhibitors can help you live longer with HR+ breast cancer. Find out what they do, when they’re used, and what side effects they can cause.

Biologics have changed the game when it comes to breast cancer treatment. But what are they and who can benefit?

Endocrine therapy will likely be part of your treatment plan if you have HR+ breast cancer. Find out about the different options.

Trodelvy is a targeted cancer therapy. Here’s how it treats breast cancer.

Kisqali is a kinase inhibitor. Here’s how it treats breast cancer.

Orserdu is a targeted hormone therapy. Here’s how it treats breast cancer

Verzenio is a kinase inhibitor. Here’s how it treats metastatic breast cancer.

Ibrance is an oral kinase inhibitor. Here’s how it treats breast cancer.

Verzenio is a kinase inhibitor. Here’s how it treats early breast cancer.

Enhertu is an antibody-drug conjugate. Here’s how it treats HER2-positive and HER2-low breast cancer.

Truqap is a targeted therapy. Here’s how it treats breast cancer.

You’ll get a better understanding of treatment options when you know the things that guide your doctor’s recommendations. Learn about what they consider.

Learn about your treatment options for early stage II and III HR+/HER2- breast cancer.

Treatment for metastatic triple-negative breast cancer includes more than cancer drugs. Learn how to care for your whole body when you have mTNBC.

A breast cancer survivor and two oncologists guide you through a diagnosis of early-stage breast cancer, from surgery to aftercare.

Chemotherapy is medication that targets and kills breast cancer cells. Learn more about what to expect from chemo and some of the possible side effects.

Hair loss and fatigue are common side effects from breast cancer treatment. Find out about other, lesser-known ones, and what you can do to feel better.

After a mastectomy, you may choose to have breast reconstruction. Learn your options after surgery.

Fatigue – all-over exhaustion that's hard to get over – can come from cancer, its treatment, and even stress. Learn tips for getting some energy back.

After breast cancer treatment, lifestyle changes and medications can reduce the risk that cancer will come back. Learn what you can do.

Do breast implants cause breast cancer? Get the answer to this question and more.

After a mastectomy, flap reconstruction uses your own tissue to remake your breast. Learn more about your options.

You can choose not to rebuild your breasts after mastectomy. Get the facts about your options.

Breast cancer can affect your relationships and the lives of your friends and family members. Learn a few helpful tips on how to navigate your journey with breast cancer together with your loved ones.

You'll face some changes as you deal with breast cancer. Learn about things you can do to help yourself feel better and make the most of your energy.

It's easy to feel helpless when someone you love has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Learn things you can do to make a difference for them, and for you.

If you have breast cancer and are considering participating in a clinical trial, there can be advantages and drawbacks. Learn about trial safety and more.

It's important to follow up breast cancer treatment with proper care. Find out what you'll need.

Fatigue and skin problems are common side effects from radiation therapy for cancer. Learn about other possible effects and what you can do about them.

Exciting research is happening in the search for a breast cancer vaccine and in personalized treatment using biomarkers. Find out how to get involved.

Participating in a cancer treatment trial can benefit you and other people with the same condition. Find out more to see whether it might be right for you.

With so many breast cancer treatment options available now, it can be hard to choose what's right for you. Here's what you need to know.

Most of the biggest effects to your body from breast cancer come from the treatment, not from the disease. Find out what to expect.

Play an active role in your cancer care plan with these questions to ask your doctor about early-stage breast cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Choosing a breast cancer surgery option can be a hard decision. Here are the facts about lumpectomy and mastectomy that will help you make the best choice.

Learn about the different types of breast cancer surgery so you and your doctor can work together to choose the one that works best for you.

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.

Here’s what to expect after your breast cancer surgery, with steps you can take to recover as quickly and easily as possible.

It’s natural to worry that your HER2-positive breast cancer might spread. Learn why this can happen and what signs to watch for.

Here’s what you need to know about your HER2+ breast cancer diagnosis so you can take your first steps to plan your treatment and get support.

There are more treatment options than ever before for early-stage HER2+ breast cancer. Learn which ones may be right for you.

While your HER2+ breast cancer treatment journey will be unique to you, this general timeline will give you an idea of what to expect.

Try these tips to help manage common treatment side effects and feel more comfortable as you go through treatment for HER2+ breast cancer.

Your community plays a big role in your quality of life. Learn how social support helps you live with metastatic breast cancer.