10 Lesser-known Facts about Breast Cancer : There is no escaping the truth that breast cancer is terrifying. Whether you’ve battled the disease yourself or know someone who has, it’s almost a given that everybody will have to confront this demon at some point in their lives. But while the threat continues to loom over everyone’s heads, the good news is that it’s getting better all the time, with modern treatment leaping forward every year and the spread of credible information becoming easier to access no matter where you are.