about us video series our stars funding resources news order         faq's am i going to survive this illness? is breast cancer an automatic death sentence?   FAQ's   Am I going to survive this illness? Is breast cancer an automatic death sentence?   How did I get breast cancer?   What can I do to prevent recurrence of breast cancer?   Will I lose my hair from whatever treatment my doctors recommend?   Will people treat me differently because I have breast cancer?   What is a second opinion and should I get one?   Does a lumpectomy cure breast cancer as effectively as a mastectomy?   How quickly must I make decisions regarding treatment?   How can I tell if a lump in my breast is cancer or not?   Can I become pregnant if I have had breast cancer?   What is a clinical trial?   Should I participate in a clinical trial? Am I going to survive this illness? Is breast cancer an automatic death sentence? The likelihood of your surviving breast cancer today, is very good, especially if it has been diagnosed in its early stages. A variety of treatments are available, and you can choose the best one for you. There is no need to allow fear to debilitate you. Your energies can best go into getting information about your particular diagnosis and what treatment to choose.