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Breast cancer is the disease many women fear the most. It is the second most common cancer among women, with about 192,000 new cases each year. It remains the leading cause of death of women between age 40 and 55. While known primarily as a woman's disease, men also develop breast cancer.
The good news is that survival rates today are higher than ever due to advances in diagnosis and treatment. At the UCSF Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center, emphasis is placed on screening for early detection, more effective and less toxic therapies, patient education and research that explores the causes, biology and behavior of the condition for future prevention and treatment strategies.
The breast care center works to heal the whole person, both your physical and emotional being. We provide specialized services including individual counseling as well as support groups that focus on every stage that you and your family may experience and where patients share their stories.
Make an appointment online
For information about our services or appointments, call the UCSF Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center:
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(415) 353-7070 |
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(415) 353-7050 |
Visit our online bookstore to see books written and recommended by the staff of the UCSF Cancer Resource Center.
If you're interested in participating in breast cancer clinical trials or research projects, visit www.BreastCancerTrials.org, created by the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center and the National Cancer Institute.
For assistance finding a doctor, contact our Physician Referral Service:
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Reviewed by health care specialists at UCSF Medical Center.
Last updated December 18, 2008
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