Breast cancer is the most common cancer worldwide. In the U.S., it’s estimated that 1 in 8 women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.

The answer is yes, according to the American Cancer Society, only 5-10% of breast cancer cases come from genetics.

All of the above is the correct answer. 

Yes, men can get breast cancer too. It’s far less common than in women, but men are still at risk and should stay vigilant of changes in their bodies.

What you can to prevent or limit my chances of developing breast cancer?

• Avoid alcohol/tobacco
• Maintain a healthy lifestyle, including eating a nutritious diet and getting exercise regularly
• But most importantly, begin screening at age 40.

Yes.

Most commonly, there are 2D and 3D mammograms.

AdventHealth offers 3D mammograms in convenient 30-minute appointments.

The benefit of a 3D mammo is that the technology provides a much more precise view of the breast, ensuring that your scans show the whole picture. 3D mammograms are especially beneficial for women with dense breast tissue.

Yes.

According to the CDC, Genetic testing is available for hereditary breast and ovarian cancer.

Most breast and ovarian cancer is not caused by inherited mutations, so genetic testing will not help most women with a family health history of breast and ovarian cancer.

Genetic testing will not identify the cause for some hereditary breast and ovarian cancers, because the genes affected in these cancers are not yet known.

It depends

Patients will typically undergo a combination (or sometimes all) of chemotherapy, surgery and/or radiation treatment.

This is determined by the patient’s oncologist, who works to create a care plan based on the needs of the diagnosis.

Didn’t have all the answers?

It's ok/ Patients diagnosed with breast cancer should look for a comprehensive treatment program, meaning that there is a multi-specialty team collaborating on patient cases, and there are multiple resources in place to support patients.

At AdventHealth, our Multidisciplinary Breast Cancer Clinics provide a streamlined setting for quality care. Patients are able to meet with a medical oncologist, surgeon and radiation oncologist in one appointment, significantly reducing time between appointments and commuting.

We know how quickly a breast cancer diagnosis can change your life and the lives of those you love. We also know the unshakable strength of the human spirit, the power that lies in a strong support system, and the ever-evolving possibilities of modern medicine.

Find the incredible care you deserve at AdventHealth Cancer Care