


Breast cancer is one of the most frightening diseases among women worldwide. In fact, it is the most frequently found cancer in women. Although deaths from breast cancer have declined over time, it remains the second leading cause of cancer death among women overall besides lung cancer. Due to advancements in diagnosis and treatments, breast cancer can be successfully treated, especially if it is caught at its earliest stage. According to the American Cancer Society, when breast cancer is detected early in the localized stage without spreading to other organs (metastasis), the survival rate rises drastically.

Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death among women in Thailand, following cervical cancer.

More than 85% of women with breast cancer typically come to the doctor with the problem of feeling a lump in the breast, which may be of varying sizes, large or small.