Malignant tumors, if untreated, can be fatal. These tumors are capable of spreading from the site of origin via the lymphatic system and blood stream into other organs throughout the body. If caught early, breast cancer is a curable disease. The need for breast self-examinations, clinical breast examinations, and regular mammograms cannot be stressed enough. These detection techniques can identify cancer in its earliest stage, resulting in at least a 25-percent improvement in treatment success.
Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, affecting one in eight females.
It is the second-leading cause of cancer death in women, but the leading cause of cancer death among women aged 40 to 55. Of approximately 176,400 new cases of breast cancer in 1999, only 1,400 are men. Back to Top Therapy Early Detection and accurate diagnosis are essential to the treatment and cure of breast cancer. Joyce Eisenberg Keefer Breast Center offers a full range of comprehensive imaging and diagnostic services, such as mammography, ultrasonography, and stereotactic biopsy. The Director of Breast Imaging Services is a dedicated mammographer who is internationally recognized for his expertise in mammography.