Please use these patient education resources to expand your knowledge of breast cancer treatments and extend your care experience at Duke.

• Types of Breast Cancer
  Types of breast cancer are generally sub-divided with the terms in situ and invasive.
• Breast Cancer Risk Assessment
  Scientists at Duke are studying the causes of breast cancer to learn more about risk factors and ways of preventing this disease.
• Symptoms of Breast Cancer
  Early breast cancer usually does not cause pain. But as the cancer grows, it can cause changes that women should watch for.
• Breast Cancer Stages
  Breast cancer stages are determined by the size of the tumor, whether it is invasive, how many lymph nodes are affected, and whether it has metastasized.