If you have just been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, you may find it challenging to understand exactly what your diagnosis means and what treatment options are available to you. You're probably encountering a variety of medical terms and abbreviations that you're not familiar with. And you might find yourself being asked to make treatment decisions at a time when you're feeling emotionally overwhelmed.

To help you understand your diagnosis and your treatment options, this site offers some basic information about breast cancer and a list of questions to ask your doctor. We discuss information about breast cancer that you and your doctor may wish to consider when determining which treatment options are appropriate for your individual cancer.

We also talk about a test that provides added insight into early-stage breast cancer that you and your healthcare team can use, if you are eligible for the test, to assist in making treatment decisions.

Finally, we share stories from other women who have faced breast cancer. Helpful links lead to additional information and support for women fighting breast cancer. With these resources at your disposal, we hope to make your journey to finding your course of treatment a more confident and informed one.

Please note: This Web site focuses on early-stage breast cancer. For information on advanced breast cancer, please visit the third-party Web sites listed below: