The word Cancer is enough to strike fear into even the toughest of hearts, but fortunately, if caught early enough, it's not necessarily fatal. This does not mean it's not serious. Breast Cancer is the most common cause of Cancer in women both globally and in South Africa. According to South African statistics one in 29 woman will be diagnosed with this cancer. This article looks at what Breast Cancer and it's causes are, as well as various treatment options and survival rates.