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Vanderbilt School of Medicine Basic Sciences

Breast Cancer Research

Breast cancer illustration (Adobe Stock image by Sebastian Kaulitzki)
Illustration of the human spine.

Breast Cancer research

Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breast mutate and grow uncontrollably, forming tumors in ducts or lobules. It is the second most common cancer in U.S. women, with a 90% five-year survival rate due to advances in treatment.