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Early breast cancer

Early breast cancer

Early breast cancer can develop when certain cells in our body are damaged or abnormal. 

There are different types and subtypes as well as stages of early breast cancer. These factors affect the recommended treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and more. 

Learn more about Early breast cancer treatment.

Tests to diagnose early breast cancer

How cancer develops in the breast

What makes early breast cancer return or spread