Please note: This resource previously used to be called "Understanding breast cancer in women". Our "Understanding breast cancer in men" resource has now been discontinued. Information about this topic can be accessed through the main Macmillan Cancer Support website here.
This booklet explains about breast cancer. This includes causes and symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, staging and grading, and clinical trials. It also has information about emotional, practical, and financial issues, and signposts to other sources of information and support.
An audio version of this booklet can be listened to via
SoundCloud, from where it can also be downloaded by users with a SoundCloud account.
Keywords: understanding breast cancer in women, MAC11616_E12_N, breast cancer, breast cancer treatment, mammogram, HER2, mastectomy, breast conserving surgery, chemotherapy for breast cancer, radiotherapy for breast cancer, targeted therapy for breast cancer, hormonal therapy for breast cancer
This resource was last revised in October 2023.
