Breast Cancer
Cancers occur when abnormal cells grow in an uncontrolled way. Almost all breast cancers occur in women - very few occur in men.
The cancer usually begins as a small lump in a breast and then grows, either slowly or quickly.
It can also spread to other parts of the body after a period of time. Early diagnosis is the key to survival.
In fact, most lumps in the breast are not cancers, they are benign and don't spread to other parts of the body. However, every lump in the breast needs careful checking by a healthcare professional.
- Tumours can therefore be described as benign or malignant.
- Benign tumours do not spread, but malignant tumours, as in breast cancer, are made up of cells that can spread to and damage other parts of the body.
Last Updated: 4/22/2008
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