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Overview, Incidence and Prevalence, Types, Risk Factors

Post a new topicby contentuser on Wed Dec 19, 2007 12:19 pm





Overview







Breast cancer is malignant abnormal cell growth in the breast. Cancer cells may spread to other areas of the body (called metastasis). Fibrocystic changes (e.g., formation of cysts, scar tissue) may cause benign (i.e., noncancerous) lumps in the breast. It is important for women to become familiar with their breasts and report changes (e.g., lump, nipple discharge, asymmetry) to their health care practitioner.


Incidence and Prevalence

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