Detection of breast cancer at an early stage provides a greater chance of cure and an increase of treatment options. The five-year survival rate with breast cancer decreases when breast cancer is detected after spreading to the axillary lymph nodes. There is no known cure for advanced breast cancer. Mammography is the best-known method of early detection. Monthly breast self examination and regular clinical breast examinations by a healthcare provider are important components of a breast health program.
Caucasian women are more likely to develop breast cancer than minority women.
However, minority women are more likely to die of breast cancer due to later detection. Early detection is the only key for the substantial reduction of mortality and morbidity resulting from breast cancer, with the subsequent improvement of the quality of life for women, families, and society in general. The content on this website is provided as general health guideline information and may not be applicable to your particular health condition. Your individual health status and any required medical treatments can only be properly addressed by a professional healthcare provider of your choice. Neither Northern Nevada Medical Center, nor its affiliates, nor any contributors shall have any liability for the content or any errors or omissions in the information provided by this website.