Over the past 20 years, great progress has been made in the early detection and treatment of breast cancer. As a result, the number of breast cancer survivors continues to rise. In fact, there are more than 2.5 million survivors in the U.S. today [1]!
In this section of Understanding Breast Cancer, we describe the standard treatments (including their benefits and risks) for different types of breast cancer.
Our interactive treatment navigation tool for newly diagnosed patients can help you explore the different types of treatments you may have.
Types of Treatment
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Treatment Options for Breast Cancer
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Factors that Affect Treatment and Prognosis
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Metastatic Breast Cancer
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Clinical Trials
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Other Issues Related to Care
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Questions for Your Provider
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Research Tables
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