Breast cancer

Overview

Breast cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts. It can occur in women and men.

Symptoms

Signs include a lump in the breast, bloody discharge from the nipple, and changes in the shape or texture of the nipple or breast.

Treatments

Early detection, new treatments, and a better understanding of the disease have increased survival rates.

Last Updated Jun 13, 2017


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