Listen to this article(11 minutes) Breakthroughs in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) treatments have revolutionized the management of this progressive and potentially devastating eye disease. These include treatments such as complement inhibitors and stem cell therapy fordry AMD, and long-acting anti-VEGF drugs and gene therapy for more advancedwet AMD. These treatments may help slow disease progression and avoid vision loss in people with AMD. Some are available for use now, while others are in differentphases of clinical research....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Asymmetry?Causes of Breast AsymmetryIs It a Sign of Cancer?Next StepsOutlook Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Asymmetry? Causes of Breast Asymmetry Is It a Sign of Cancer? Next Steps Outlook Breast asymmetryon amammogramreport means that part of one breast looks different from the other at the same site or part of the breast.With focal asymmetry, it means the area is identified in two or more views of the mammogram, often due to benign (not harmful) changes....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsBiopsy TypesDoes It Hurt?DurationPurposeProcedureBenign ResultsCancer-Positive Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Biopsy Types Does It Hurt? Duration Purpose Procedure Benign Results Cancer-Positive Breast biopsy procedures involve removing a small sample of breast tissue to check for cancer or other abnormal cells. There are a few types. Core needle biopsy is most frequently used when breast cancer is suspected.This relatively quick procedure uses a needle to extract tissue and doesn’t require a cut....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesPattern and ShapeBenign CausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Pattern and Shape Benign Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Breast calcifications are calcium deposits that appear as white dots on amammogram. They can vary in size, as well as pattern and arrangement, and the significance of these factors can vary considerably. Calcifications often are associated with breast cancer but there are other potential causes, such as benign (noncancerous)fibroadenomas....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsTypesSymptomsMetastasisCausesDiagnosisStagesTreatmentIn MenPrevention and DetectionOutlookCopingNext in Breast Cancer GuideBreast Cancer Signs and Symptoms Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Types Symptoms Metastasis Causes Diagnosis Stages Treatment In Men Prevention and Detection Outlook Coping Next in Breast Cancer Guide Breast cancerhappens when cells in the breast start to grow out of control. Afterskin cancer, it’s the most common cancer in people assigned female at birth in the United States....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDefinition and OverviewSymptomsRisk Factors/CausesDiagnosisTreatmentSystemic OptionsLocal OptionsPrognosisCoping Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Definition and Overview Symptoms Risk Factors/Causes Diagnosis Treatment Systemic Options Local Options Prognosis Coping What happens if yourbreast cancerspreads to your brain? Sometimes, brain metastases are found when breast cancer is first diagnosed, but the majority of the time, brain metastases occur as a distant recurrence of an early-stage breast cancer that was treated in the past....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsNormal ChangesAreola and Breast CancerSelf-ExamsWhen to See a Healthcare Provider Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Normal Changes Areola and Breast Cancer Self-Exams When to See a Healthcare Provider The areolas, the darker circular areas around the nipple, are located where the mammary gland ducts reside in women’s breasts. Changes during puberty, pregnancy, lactation, and menopause are all normal, and irritations can occur over time....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsIs It Effective?Which Type Should I Get?Side EffectsRisksWhat to AvoidWhere Does It Come From?Where Can You Get It?When Should You Get It?Frequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Is It Effective? Which Type Should I Get? Side Effects Risks What to Avoid Where Does It Come From? Where Can You Get It? When Should You Get It? Frequently Asked Questions...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsConnectionRisksTreatmentPrevention Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Connection Risks Treatment Prevention Breast canceranduterine cancermay not seem associated with each other, but there is an increased risk for one if you have had the other. This is due to shared risk factors like hormone levels and several lifestyle factors, as well as treatments for one cancer increasing the risk of the other. While risk can increase, it’s important to remember that having one type of cancer does not necessarily mean you will develop the other type....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsDetermining Your RiskBreast Self-ExamsClinical Breast ExamsMammogramsBreast MRIsScreening Recommendations Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Determining Your Risk Breast Self-Exams Clinical Breast Exams Mammograms Breast MRIs Screening Recommendations There are different screening tools used to check for breast cancer. These include breast self-exams (BSE) and clinical breast exams (CBE) that help detect lumps and other abnormalities that may besigns of breast cancer. From age 30 to 40, routinebreast cancer screening—involving mammograms or breast MRIs—is recommended based on your individual risk....

Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Breast Cancer Overview How Common Causes and Risk Factors Mortality Screening Frequently Asked Questions Next in Breast Cancer Guide Many people know someone diagnosed withbreast cancer—millions have been diagnosed themself. It’s themost commonly diagnosed cancer, other than skin cancer. Breast cancer is when cells in the breast tissue start to grow out of control and form a tumor. Breast cancer can develop in people of any sex but is much more common in those assigned female at birth....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsThe FactsTypesSymptomsCausesRacial DisparitiesDiagnosisTreatment Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents The Facts Types Symptoms Causes Racial Disparities Diagnosis Treatment This article is part ofBreast Cancer in Black Women, a destination in our Health Divide series. Black women have the lowest breast cancer survival rate, regardless of the stage at diagnosis. And while breast cancer occurs less often (about 5% less than in White women), it is 38% more likely to prove fatal among Black women, according to 2024 data from the American Cancer Society....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is Radiation Therapy?TypesCommon Side EffectsRare Side EffectsLong-Term Side EffectsRisks vs. BenefitsManaging Side EffectsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Is Radiation Therapy? Types Common Side Effects Rare Side Effects Long-Term Side Effects Risks vs. Benefits Managing Side Effects Frequently Asked Questions If someone isdiagnosed with breast cancer, radiation therapy is likely to be part of their treatment plan. Radiation therapy consists of high beams of energy directed at cancer cells to kill them....