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A look at specific things that may increase your chance of having breast cancer.

Surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible is the main treatment for breast cancer. Today, women have many surgical options and choices.

Breast cancer often causes no symptoms in its early stages. Women with early breast cancer usually don't have pain or notice any breast changes caused by the cancer. This is why routine screening tests are so important.

Targeted therapy is the use of medicines that target parts of cancer cells that make them unlike normal cells. They do this without affecting most normal, healthy cells.

After a diagnosis of breast cancer, you will likely have other tests. These tests help your healthcare providers learn more about your cancer. They can help show if the cancer has grown into nearby areas or spread to other parts of the body.

The good news is that breast cancer can be treated successfully. Treatments include surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, or any combination of these. Here's a closer look at each.

These questions can help you work with your healthcare provider and make good decisions about your cancer care.

This test looks for the protein CA 125 in your blood. CA 125 is higher in many women with ovarian cancer.