Breast Cancer — A Shifting Focus

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women worldwide. Of those diagnosed, nearly a third are over the age of 65 years. And yet, the research community is just now turning its attention to breast cancer in older women. In particular, researchers want to know the best ways to detect and treat breast cancer in elderly individuals. Although scientists are interested in age-related differences that may affect the biology of tumor development, they are also interested in cultural factors that affect detection and treatment.

This Information Center is your gateway to understanding these issues and many others. The Basics provides a general introduction to how breast cancer works. Headlines from the world of research are listed under What’s Hot. And additional resources, such as weblinks and books, can be found under Learn More.