Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women in the United States, other than skin cancer.

According to the National Cancer Institute, when breast cancer is found early and is still localized (restricted to the site of origin, without evidence of spread), the relative survival rate, when measured at five years, is 97 percent. When breast cancer is found at a regional stage (cancer that has grown beyond the original, or primary, tumor to nearby lymph nodes or organs and tissues), the survival rate at five years is 87 percent.

Although the incidence of breast cancer is increasing, mortality rates have remained fairly stable over the past several years due to early detection and improved treatment.

If you are diagnosed with breast cancer, the most important thing for you to remember is that it is not a hopeless condition. Early detection and modern therapy with a combination of surgery, radiation, drugs, or hormones can help many patients.

• Anatomy of the Breasts

• Normal Breast Development

• Breast Health: Three-Step Plan for Preventive Care
  • How to Perform a Breast Self-Examination (BSE)
  • Mammography

• Common Breast Conditions
  • Breast Infections and Inflammations
  • Common Benign Lumps
  • Diagnosing Benign Breast Conditions
  • Fibrocystic Breast Changes
  • Mastalgia (Breast Pain)
  • Nipple Problems and Discharge

• Breast Cancer
  • About Breast Cancer in Men
  • Genetics of Breast Cancer
  • About Clinical Trials
  • Diagnostic Procedures
  • Risk Factors
  • Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer
  • Stages
  • Statistics
  • Treatments

• Glossary

Women’s Health Services at
Rush University Medical Center in Chicago

Rush University Medical Center offers comprehensive health care services for women of all ages.

At Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, medical science blends with a sincere commitment to provide women with the absolute finest, most compassionate care. Specialists and subspecialists work together to address the special needs of women, from common to complex to the everyday needs of women and their families.

We offer direct access to the latest innovations and options — from prenatal care for high risk pregnancies, to diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of abdominal and pelvic disorders, to leading-edge research.

For more information about health services and medical care for women at Rush visit the Women’s Health Services home page.

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