Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK. Most women diagnosed with breast cancer are over the age of 50, but younger women can also get breast cancer and men can get it too.
Breast cancer is when abnormal cells in the breast begin to grow and divide in an uncontrolled way and eventually form a growth (tumour) and most commonly starts in the cells that line the milk ducts of the breast.
Treatments for breast cancer at CUH
Treatment for breast cancer depends on several factors. You might have a choice of treatments, or your medical team might recommend the best treatment for you. The main treatments for breast cancer available at CUH include:
- Chemotherapy
- Radiotherapy
- Surgery
Resources and support
Further information and breast cancer support can be found at: