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Female Breast Cancer

Female breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops within the breast tissue of women. It is the most common form of cancer in women and can occur at any age. Symptoms may include a lump in the breast, a change in breast shape or size, nipple discharge, or a hardened area of breast tissue. Early detection and tre…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 6 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 15× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Female breast cancer is a type of cancer that develops within the breast tissue of women. It is the most common form of cancer in women and can occur at any age. Symptoms may include a lump in the breast, a change in breast shape or size, nipple discharge, or a hardened area of breast tissue. Early detection and treatment are important in improving the chances of a successful outcome and reducing the risk of the cancer spreading. There are a variety of treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, which can be used depending on the stage of the disease. Prevention strategies include regular self-examinations, breast cancer screenings, and lifestyle modifications.

Research published in this journal

6 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 6 articles above have been cited 15 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Female Breast Cancer, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Breast Cancer Survival.

Journal editorial board
Mark LaBarge · United States Raffaele Serra · Italy Jayant Vaidya · United Kingdom

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