What is breast cancer?
Breast cancer is a condition in which the breast’s cells proliferate out of control. Breast cancer comes in several forms. Which breast cells develop into cancer determine the type of breast cancer.
Different areas of the breast can give rise to breast cancer. There are three main components of a breast: connective tissue, ducts, and lobules. The glands that produce milk are called lobules. Milk travels through tubes called ducts to the nipple. The connective tissue, which is made up of fatty and fibrous tissue, envelops and holds everything in place. The ducts or lobules are where most breast cancers start.
Blood and lymph vessels are two ways that breast cancer can spread outside of the breast. Breast cancer is said to have metastasized when it spreads to other body regions.
Symptoms of breast cancer
Breast cancer may cause a variety of symptoms, the most obvious of which is a lump or region of enlarged breast tissue.
Most breast lumps aren’t malignant, but it’s always a good idea to get them examined by a doctor.
You should also speak to your GP if you notice any of the following:
a modification to the form or size of either breast
any kind of fluid coming out of your nipples (which may be streaked with blood)
breast skin dimples and a bulge under one or both of your arms
skin irritation in the area of the nipple
a modification to the form of one’s nipple, such as a sinking inward of the breast
