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Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in Australia (apart from non-melanoma skin cancer) and the second most common cancer to cause death in women.

There are different types of breast cancer, and around 70 per cent are sensitive to the female sex hormone oestrogen.

Women should become familiar with the normal look, feel and shape of their breasts, so they will notice any abnormal changes.

The vast majority of breast changes are not breast cancer, but you should always see your doctor if you notice changes in your breasts.

Some women choose to have breast reconstruction surgery to give a similar appearance to the look of their original breast in normal clothes.

BreastScreen Australia provides free mammograms and follow-up tests where necessary.

Latest research suggests that most cancers are caused by environmental rather than genetic factors.

The aim of cancer screening is to find cancer in its early stages.

Women who have undergone treatment of breast cancer are particularly susceptible to lymphoedema of the arm.

A woman at high risk of a particular disease should be checked more frequently and/or at an earlier age.