Special Issue on Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer, which is the most common invasive cancer in women, caused 458,503 deaths worldwide in 2008. It is a type of cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules. The primary risk factors for breast cancer are female sex, older age and genetics. It is usually treated with surgery, which may be followed by chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Women may reduce their risk of breast cancer by maintaining a healthy weight, drinking less alcohol, breastfeeding their children and so on. As the high mortality of Breast Cancer, close attention and further research shows significant importance.

In this special issue, we intend to invite front-line researchers and authors to submit original research and review articles on exploring breast cancer. Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

• Classification of breast cancer      
• Signs and symptoms      
• Epidemiology      
• Pathophysiology      
• Diet and lifestyle      
• Relapse and risk factors      
• Diagnosis and screening      
• Prevention and treatment

Authors should read over the journal’s Authors’ Guidelines carefully before submission. Prospective authors should submit an electronic copy of their complete manuscript through the journal’s Paper Submission System.

Please kindly notice that the “Special Issue” under your manuscript title is supposed to be specified and the research field “Special Issue - Breast Cancer” should be chosen during your submission.

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