Fact Sheets
Being educated on breast cancer prevention, risk factors, symptoms, and treatment options helps you make informed choices. These fact sheets are a great starting point.
Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the second-deadliest cancer among American women.
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Inflammatory breast cancer (IBC) is an uncommon, highly aggressive form of breast cancer in which cancerous cells obstruct the lymph vessels in the breast.
Male Breast Cancer
A man’s breast contains glandular tissue, the cells of which can develop into a malignant tumor.
Recurrent Cancer
Cancer recurrence happens when cancer returns after treatment and after a period when no cancer could be detected. The timeframe of recurrence can vary.
Genetic Risk Evaluation and Testing
Many people have a family member who has had cancer. While the majority of cancer happens by chance, about 5-10 percent of people with cancer have an inherited cancer.
Cancer Screening
Texas Oncology recommends regular screening and/or self-exams for breast, prostate, colorectal, skin, testicular, lung, and cervical cancers based on guidelines below.