What is Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer forms in tissues of the breast, usually the ducts (tubes that carry milk to the nipple) and lobules (glands that make milk). It occurs in both men and women, although male breast cancer is rare.
What do patients take to treat Breast Cancer and its symptoms?
Commonly prescribed and frequently used treatments
| Treatment name | Efficacy | Overall rating of side effects | # of Evaluations |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Anastrozole
(Arimidex)
|
8 | ||
|
Radiation Therapy
(Brachytherapy (internal seed implants), Total Body Irradiation (TBI), Naso-pharyngeal Radiation Therapy)
|
8 |
These charts show data from Breast Cancer patients' latest treatment evaluations
Who has Breast Cancer at PatientsLikeMe?
- 356 patients have this condition
- 25 New patients joined this month
- 179 say Breast Cancer is their primary condition
| <20 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60-69 | 70+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Age | ||||||
| Gender | |
| 94% | Females |
|---|---|
| 6% | Males |
| Age at first symptom | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| 0-19 yrs | 0 | |
| 20-29 yrs | 9 | |
| 30-39 yrs | 26 | |
| 40-49 yrs | 30 | |
| 50-59 yrs | 29 | |
| 60-69 yrs | 11 | |
| 70+ yrs | 2 |
| Diagnosis status | # of patients | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 210 | |
| Not Officially Diagnosed | 11 |
These charts show data from Breast Cancer patients who have completed their condition history