Awareness and knowledge of breast cancer

Breast cancer is currently the most frequent tumor worldwide and continues to be a global public health concern. Breast cancer detection and screening havem Iproved as a result of increased public awareness, increased attention, andbimprovements in breast imaging. Breast cancer is the most common cause of deathf or women and a potentially fatal illness. Research on breast cancer over the past 20 years has led to a startling increase in our knowledge of the disease and moreeffective treatments. Breast cancer accounts for 23% of all cancer deaths inpostmenopausal women, making it one of the most common malignant diseases inthis population.Breast cancer anatomy, risk factors, epidemiology, pathogenesis,stages, diagnostic testing, and treatment options, such as chemotherapy, surgery,targeted therapies, hormone replacement therapy, radiation therapy, complementary therapies, gene therapy, and stem-cell therapy, are all covered in this review.