
Sub Topics: Cancer, Types of Cancer, Causes of Cancer, Symptoms of Cancer,...
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Medical Oncology | Radiation Oncology...
Types of Breast Cancer
Stages of Breast Cancer
Detection and Diagnosis
Treatment Modalities
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that begins in the cells of the breast tissue. It occurs when cells in the breast grow uncontrollably and form a tumor, which can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Malignant tumors can invade nearby tissues and potentially spread (metastasize) to other parts of the body, such as the lymph nodes, bones, liver, or lungs.
Breast cancer typically originates in the ducts (ductal carcinoma) or lobules (lobular carcinoma) of the breast, which are the structures responsible for producing and transporting milk. It can affect both men and women, though it is significantly more common in women.
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