Basic Information
Learn what breast cancer is, who is at high risk, and about symptoms, mammograms, diagnosis, and treatment for breast cancer.
Statistics
Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women in the United States. The Data Visualizations Tool provides detailed statistics.
Low-Cost Screening
CDC’s National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program provides low-cost breast and cervical cancer screenings. Find out if you qualify.
Breast Cancer Treatment Plan
Breast cancer survivor Joan Lunden encourages breast cancer patients to work with their doctors to determine the right treatment plan.
Featured Resources
![Photo of Charity, a breast cancer survivor](/congress115th/20181204010748im_/https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/images/charity-160.jpg)
![Photo of a woman getting a mammogram](/congress115th/20181204010748im_/https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/images/mammogram-160.jpg)
![Photo of family members having dinner together.](/congress115th/20181204010748im_/https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/breast/images/family-dinner-160x120.jpg)
CDC works with partners to reduce the burden of breast cancer in the United States. Learn what CDC is doing.
- Page last reviewed: November 5, 2018
- Page last updated: November 5, 2018
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