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Home > Cancer and Treatments > Breast Cancer Further Reading about Breast CancerSome 182,460 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008, and more than 40,480 will die from the disease. While we don't know how to prevent breast cancer, it's clear that early detection is crucial in saving lives. This page has been compiled to help you learn more about the latest treatments and research advances. If you have individual questions about breast cancer, call the Cancer AnswerLine at 800-865-1125 and speak directly to a cancer nurse.Articles
Breast cancer is the third leading cause of death for women in the U.S. The good news is that breast cancer is a disease
that can be treated and cured. Treatment for breast cancer includes surgery, radiation,
chemotherapy, and endocrine/anti-hormone therapy. Learn more about
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this link takes you to breast cancer information on the UMHS web site.
Watch as Max Wicha, M.D., Director, Comprehensive Cancer Center, explains
how stem cells give rise to breast cancer.
See also: Cancer's Stem Cells Revolution
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