
Breast cancer starts in the cells lining the milk ducts that carry milk from the glands to the nipples. This is called ductal breast cancer. Cancer in the cells of the lobules (a group of glands that produce milk) is called lobular carcinoma.
Breast cancer starts in the cells lining the milk ducts that carry milk from the glands to the nipples. This is called ductal breast cancer. Cancer in the cells of the lobules (a group of glands that produce milk) is called lobular carcinoma.
Breast cancer can be diagnosed based on its characteristics, such as: B. It can be divided into different subtypes based on its receptor status. Types of breast cancer include the following:
Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) is one of the genes present in every woman's breast cells and is responsible for repairing cells and growing more cells. When the HER2 gene mutates, cells grow and divide uncontrollably, resulting in breast cancer.
Since most symptoms of breast cancer are invisible and undetectable, it is difficult to diagnose early and it is often too late.
Here are some breast cancer symptoms that, if caught early, can help you recover faster:
If you experience any of these signs or symptoms, consult your doctor. However, experiencing any of these signs or symptoms does not necessarily mean you have breast cancer.