Breast cancer is a type of disease where the cells in your breast begin to grow abnormally and rapidly, resulting in cancerous tumours, known as malignant tumours. Breast cancer can start in the lining of the lobules (milk-producing glands) or breast ducts and may spread into the surrounding tissues or distant organs at the more advanced stages.
Though breast cancer is typically combined under one category, the reality is that the complexities surrounding this disease include different stages, grades, types, tumour biology and subtypes and require a variety of treatment options, patient support, and ongoing care.
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