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		Home > Cancer and Treatments > Breast Cancer October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women, except for skin cancers. The chance of developing invasive breast cancer at some time in a woman's life is about 1 in 8 (12%). In 2009, an estimated 192,370 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among women in the United States. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, exceeded only by lung cancer. The good news is that breast cancer is a disease that can be treated and cured. At this time there are about 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the United States. (This includes both women still being treated and those who have completed treatment.) Treatment for breast cancer includes surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and endocrine/anti-hormone therapy. 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 \| News \| How You Can Help \| Further Reading Articles See also: Breast Cancer Stem Cells LEARN MORE ABOUT BREAST CANCER 16 common myths about breast cancer How much do most women really know about breast cancer? Listen to the Podcast! [transcript] Breast Cancer Awareness Month story ideas Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) Benign abnormalities of the breast Breast Cancer Metastasis Male Breast Cancer Detection and Risk Assessment Mammograms Breast self-exam guide Genetic counseling Family Matters: When Cancer is Inherited This article provides information on genetic counseling. Treatment for breast cancer includes surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, and endocrine/anti-hormone therapy. Learn more about breast cancer [this link takes you to breast cancer information on the UMHS web site]. News Breast cancer remains threat for older women Read the article Listen to the Podcast! Breast reconstruction varies by race, U-M study finds Doctor Journeys to Ghana for triple negative clues Family, friends may impact breast cancer surgery decision, UM study finds MRI may cause more harm than good in newly diagnosed early breast cancer patients Researchers find breast cancer gene that's blocked by blood pressure drug UM researchers link pathway to breast cancer stem cells Why do blacks fare worse with cancer? Access, economics not the whole story 19% of women don't receive recommended radiation after mastectomy Confusing risk information may lead to poor cancer treatment choices Latinas more likely to regret breast cancer treatment decisions Breast Cancer Awareness Month story ideas Health Minute: Breast Cancer Remains Threat for Older Women U-M study: Herceptin targets breast cancer stem cells Breast asymmetry after cancer treatment affects quality of life, U-M study finds Absence or low function of CHFR gene in breast cells sets stage for abnormal cell division and cancer BRCA1 mutation linked to breast cancer stem cells Most breast cancer surgeons don't talk to patients about reconstruction options, U-M study finds Another type of breast cancer: Inflammatory breast cancer more rare, more lethal than common form HER-2 status predicts success of chemotherapy in breast cancer treatment, study finds Breast cancer stories from U-M Cancer Center Researchers find new gene linked to breast cancer Health Minute: Pregnancy after breast cancer is possible Breast cancer stories from U-M Cancer Center (2007) Read more breast cancer news articles. Return to top of the page How You Can Help Consider participating in breast cancer clinical trials Need to know more? Visit our clinical trials web page. Purchase pink light bulbs support breast cancer research Making Strides Against Breast Cancer The Ann Arbor walk takes place October 17, 2009. Learn about other events at the above link. Attend Hats and High Tea for Breast Cancer Awareness.October 25: 3 - 5:30pm FFANY Shoes on Sale to Benefit Breast Cancer Research throughout October -- this event benefits the U-M CCC Breast Oncology Research Program. learn how. 2010 Michigan Breast Cancer 3-Day scheduled to take place August 13-15, 2010. Fundraising Events Ways to Give Further Reading Family Matters: When Cancer is Inherited This article provides information on genetic counseling Breast Cancer Information Guide American Cancer Society National Cancer Institute Living Beyond Breast Cancer Return to the top of the page		See Also Breast Wellness Clinic Breast Cancer Detection Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk Evaluation Clinic Breast Cancer Clinical Trials from the Engage Web site Adjust text size University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center 1500 East Medical Center Drive Ann Arbor, MI 48109 © 2009 Regents of the University of Michigan / Developed & maintained by: Public Relations & Marketing Communications. Contact Us or UMHS. The information presented is not a tool for self diagnosis or a substitute for professional care.

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