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Breast Cancer Breast cancer is a group of cancer cells (malignant tumor) that starts in the cells of the breast and invade surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to other areas of the body. Types Ductal Carcinoma in Citu (DCIS) It is a non-invasive cancer where abnormal cells have been found in the lining of the breast milk duct. The atypical cells have not spread outside of the ducts into the surrounding breast tissue. Ductal carcinoma in situ is very early cancer that is highly treatable, but if it’s left untreated or undetected, it can spread into the surrounding breast tissue. Infiltrative Ductal Carcinoma The abnormal cancer cells that began forming in the milk ducts have spread beyond the ducts into other parts of the breast tissue. Invasive cancer cells can also spread to other parts of the body. It is also sometimes called infiltrative ductal carcinoma. Triple Negative...

Breast Cancer What causes breast cancer? Breasts are made of a lots of different tissues, including ducts, lobes and lobules and glands that produce milk and carry it to the nipple. The breasts also contain lymph nodes and fatty tissue. Cancer develops when cells in the breast mutate and grow out of control, forming a tumor. Most breast cancers—about 80 percent—are ductal carcinomas, which begin in milk ducts. About 10 percent of all breast cancers are lobular carcinomas, which develop in the lobes or glands that produce milk. Other factors that may increase a woman’s risk for developing breast cancer include: Obesity Breast density Menstrual history A sedentary lifestyle Heavy drinking Previous medical treatments Who gets breast cancer? The risk for developing breast cancer increases with age. According to the National Cancer Institute: The average age of a woman diagnosed with breast cancer is 62. The average age of a woman who dies from breast c...