Breast cancer is made up of malignant cells that form in the tissues of one or both breasts. Learn more about breast cancer.

The Duke Cancer Institute is home to one of the world’s leading breast cancer treatment and research programs. Our multidisciplinary caregivers focus on treating the whole patient -- not just the disease -- and offer a range of support services to help patients cope with their disease.

Treatments and Tests

Treatment for breast cancer is determined by the type of breast cancer, its stage, and other characteristics. The Duke Cancer Institute offers:

• Prevention strategies for women at high risk of developing breast cancer
• Advanced diagnostics for an accurate diagnosis in the most effective way
• Endocrine (hormone blocking) therapy to stop cancer from spreading or prevent recurrent cancer
• Chemotherapy to kill cancer cells
• Radiation therapy to shrink the tumor before or after surgery
• Surgery to remove the tumor while preserving the breast when possible

Care Guides

News

Events

Clinical Trials

• Types of Breast Cancer
• Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
• Symptoms of Breast Cancer
• See all related care guides

• Protein That Fuels Lethal Breast Cancer Growth Emerges as Potential New Drug Target
• Understanding Aggressive Breast Cancers Could Ease Racial Disparities in Death Rates
• MRI Screening for Breast Cancer Could Benefit High-Risk Women who Lack Insurance
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• Feb. 13: KidsCan!
• Feb. 14: Breast Cancer Support Group
• Feb. 15: Cancer Caregiver Support Group
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Learn about clinical trials offered by Duke Cancer Institute.