| This section describes the entire spectrum of breast care issues starting with prevention and continuing with diagnosis and treatment of both benign (non-cancerous) and malignant (cancerous) conditions. Fortunately, the majority of women will never get breast cancer. In addition, the majority of women with symptoms or with abnormal mammogram will not have breast cancer. However, the statistics are of concern. Approximately 1 in 8 women will at some time in their lives be diagnosed with breast cancer, and many women will be in a situation in which cancer is suspected. It is thus essential that women are well informed about the entire spectrum of breast care issues.
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