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Carcinoma; Malignancy; Neoplasm; Oncology; Tumor
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Cancer of breast; Cancer, Breast; Malignant neoplasm of breast; malignant tumor of breast; Mammary cancer; Paget's Disea...
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A term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide without control. Cancer cells can invade nearby tissues and can spread through the bloodstream and lymphatic system to other parts of the body. There are several main types of cancer. Carcinoma is cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues that line or cover internal organs. Sarcoma is cancer that begins in bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue. Leukemia is cancer that starts in blood-forming tis... 
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Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast.
The most common type of breast cancer is ductal carcinoma, which begins in the cells of the ducts. Cancer that begins in the lobes or lobules is called lobular carcinoma and is more often found in both breasts than are other types of breast cancer. Inflammatory breast cancer is an uncommon type of breast cancer in which the breast is warm, red, and swollen.
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Cancer as related to Breast Cancer
ResultsBreast Cancer Treatment - National Cancer Institute
Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of breast cancer. ... Key Points for This Section Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells ...
- Breast cancer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the cells of the breast . Worldwide, breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer after lung cancer (10.4% of all cancer incidence, both sexes counted) and the fifth most common cause of cancer death. Worldwide, breast cancer is by far the most common cancer amongst women, with an incidence rate more than twice that of colorectal cancer and cervical cancer and about three times that of lung cancer.
Classification · Signs and symptoms · Epidemiology and etiology · Prevention
- Breast Cancer Treatment - National Cancer Institute
Expert-reviewed information summary about the treatment of breast cancer. ... Get More Information From NCI Changes to This Summary (04/03/2008) More Information
- BreastCancer.org - Breast Cancer Treatment Information and Pictures
Breast Cancer Information from a Nonprofit Organization ... Bloom with Breastcancer.org this spring by supporting the care until the cure.
- American Cancer Society :: Information and Resources for Cancer ...
The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health ... Making Strides Against Breast Cancer: Employment & Volunteer Opportunities
- Cancer - Breast Cancer - Understanding Breast Health Fact Sheet
An extensive list of related Web sites, government health links, and resources about of breast cancer. ... Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Division of Cancer Prevention ...
- Cancer - Breast Cancer Statistics
Statistics compare breast cancer incidence by race, ethnicity, age, U.S. state, and by percentage of women receiving timely mammograms. A graph shows how breast cancer compares ...
- ACS :: National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) program... ... The National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM) program is dedicated to increasing awareness about the ...
- SEER Stat Fact Sheets - Cancer of the Breast
Finding Cancer Statistics » Cancer Stat Fact Sheets » Cancer of the Breast [ Printable Version ] It is estimated that 182,460 women will be diagnosed with and 40,480 women will ...
- Breast Cancer Screening - National Cancer Institute
Expert-reviewed information summary about tests used to detect or screen for breast cancer. ... Table of Contents. What is screening? General Information About Breast Cancer
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