Summary
Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer affecting women in the United States, and more than one million have died of this disease since 1970. Based on current statistics for females in the United States, one out of nine women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. It is important that students, adults, and professionals alike possess a thorough understanding of this all-too-common disease, especially considering the proven positive effects of prevention and early detection. In The Encyclopedia of Breast Cancer, more than 500 detailed entries discuss breast cancer in men and women, including statistics, prevention, symptoms, causes, treatments, and much more.