ABC Action News is Taking Action Against Breast Cancer

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and ABC Action News is taking action to help you get informed. Get all the facts you need to know to catch breast cancer early and make sure to pick up a free breast cancer shower card at any participating Publix pharmacy location.

If you have additional questions, you can contact the Watson Clinic Breast Healthline at 863-680-7555.

Taking Action Against Breast Cancer

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• Breast cancer experts answer your questions

Understanding Breast Cancer

Understanding cancer A brief overview of how cancer forms and the different types of tumors.

An overview of breast cancer General information about breast cancer, including causes, treatment and prognosis.

Breast cancer and pregnancy Facts about diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in pregnant women.

 

Male breast cancer The symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of breast cancer in men.

Breast cancer risk factors Research has shown that women with certain risk factors are more likely than others to develop breast cancer.

Screening, symptoms, and diagnosis Screening can help doctors find and treat cancer early. Treatment is more likely to work well when cancer is found early.

 

Stages of breast cancer To plan your treatment, your doctor needs to know the (stage) of the disease. The stage is based on the size of the tumor and whether the cancer has spread.

Breast cancer treatment options Women with breast cancer have many treatment options. These include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and biological therapy.

Breast cancer treatment by stage and age Important facts about treatment options based on age and the stage of the cancer.