Benign: Non-cancerous.
Benign tumor: A lump or mass that
is not cancer.
Biopsy: Removal of a piece of tissue
to see if it contains cancer.
BRCA1 & BRCA2: Human genes that, when present in an abnormal
form, increase a person's risk of developing breast and ovarian
cancer. |
Breast cancer: The
uncontrolled growth of abnormal breast cells. This is one of the
most common cancers affecting women. Early detection through regular
breast self-exams and regular clinical breast exams and mammograms
has shown excellent results in combating breast cancer.
Breast Disease: Any one or number
of abnormalities of the breast, either non-cancerous fibrocystic
disease, mammary duct ectasia, ductal papilloma, fat necrosis or
another.
Breast lumps: Any swelling, unusual
lump or hardness in the breast. Women and men with breast lumps
are strongly urged to make an appointment with a doctor. Most are
not cancerous. |