Navigating Breast Care

Navigating Breast Care: I Am at High Risk for Breast Cancer

Every woman is at risk for breast cancer. However, there is a select group of women who have been identified by national standards as being at an elevated risk.

Navigating Breast Care: I Have a Breast Cancer Symptom or Abnormal Imaging

If you're dealing with the stress of a breast cancer symptom or abnormal imaging, get help from our programs, resources and educational materials.

Navigating Breast Care: I Am Newly Diagnosed With Breast Cancer

A diagnosis of breast cancer brings feelings of fear, shock and disbelief, but help is available to navigate the medical landscape.

Navigating Breast Care: I Am in Follow-Up Care for Breast Cancer

Our team of doctors at the UCSF Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center have designed a follow-up program to meet the needs of all patients.

Basic Facts About Breast Health

Learn basic facts about breast health, including the development of breast cancer, its types and stages and guidelines from the American Cancer Society.

Breast Cancer Glossary

Check out our comprehensive Glossary of Breast Cancer terminology, which includes definitions of everything from AC chemotherapy to peripheral neuropathy.

Breast Cancer Risk Factors

Click now to find a summary of the factors that increase risk for developing breast cancer, including both factors that we cannot change and those we can.

Self-Care and Recovery

Self-Care and recovery resources including an Introduction to Lifestyle Change, Nutrition and Breast Cancer, Hydration: Water and Health, Meditation and more.

Follow-Up Care for Breast Cancer Patients

After patients have completed treatment for early stage breast cancer, one of the common questions is, "How should I best be monitored?" Learn more here.

Preparing for a Lumpectomy or Mastectomy

Learn how to prepare for a lumpectomy or mastectomy, including restrictions before surgery, what to bring to the hospital and more.

Menopause and Breast Cancer

Breast cancer treatment often causes women to enter menopause prematurely. Although each woman reacts to therapy individually, certain side effects are common.

Metastatic Breast Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment

Metastatic breast cancer is cancer that originated in the breast and has spread to other organ systems in the body. Learn more here.

Osteoporosis and Breast Cancer

Women who have had breast cancer or are considered at high risk for developing breast cancer are at risk for developing osteoporosis. Learn more.

Radiation Therapy for Breast Cancer

The UCSF Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center and the Department of Radiation Oncology have compiled information about radiation therapy for your convenience.

Taking Charge

Knowledge may lead you to take action to protect your health and that of other women you care about: your mother, daughters, relatives and friends. Learn more.