Science and Education Publishing Journal of Cancer Research and Treatment 2374-2003 3 2 2015 09 13 Breast Cancer: Insights into Risk Factors, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis and Management 28 33 EN Ahmed M. Kabel Department of Clinical Pharmacy, College of Pharmacy, Taif University, Taif, Saudi Arabia Fahad H. Baali JCRT2015323 10.12691/jcrt-3-2-3 2015 08 30 2015 09 11 2015 09 13 Breast cancer is the most common invasive cancer in females worldwide. It usually presents with a lump in the breast with or without other manifestations. Diagnosis of breast cancer depends on physical examination, mammographic findings and biopsy results. Treatment of breast cancer depends on the stage of the disease. Lines of treatment include mainly surgical removal of the tumor followed by radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Other lines including immunotherapy, thermochemotherapy and alternative medicine may represent a hope for breast cancer patients.