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.

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What do patients take to treat Breast Cancer and its symptoms?

Treatments reported by members Perceived effectiveness Overall rating of side effects # of Evaluations
(Intensity-modulated radiation therapy, CyberKnife Radiation Therapy, Naso-pharyngeal Radiation Therapy, Brachytherapy (internal seed implants))
10
(Arimidex)
9
7
6

These charts show data from Breast Cancer patients' latest treatment evaluations

Who has Breast Cancer at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
94% Females
6% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 years 0
20-29 years 17
30-39 years 38
40-49 years 57
50-59 years 41
60-69 years 14
70+ years 5
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Not Diagnosed 19
Diagnosed 346

These charts show data from Breast Cancer patients who have completed their condition history