What is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the cells of the breast.

. A malignant tumor is a group of abnormal cells that invades the surrounding tissue and can spread throughout the breast. A normal breast

Scientific names for breast cancer Carcinoma-ductal Carcinoma-lobular Her2-positive ER-positive A breast with cancer

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Three major stages 0 & 1- The earliest detection of breast cancer development 2 & 2A- still in the early stages, but the tumor has began to grow, it remain in the breast area. 3- Breast cancer has advanced and is invading surrounding tissue.

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General information Breast cancer is mainly found in women. Its tumor that is found within the breast and can spread to other parts of the body. The tumor generally feels like a lump. This cancer can be found in one breast and spread to both.

Inflammatory breast cance less common type of cance may not develop a tumor o affect skin. Treatments The two most popular type of treatment are Chemotherapy- stop the growth of the tumor Radiation therapydestroys the good and bad cells

American Cancer society does research on breast cancer and other types ofcancer.

Prevention Doctors are still working on medicines to help prevent breast cancer, but women should do monthly self-exams to detect lumps in an early stage and have its checked by a doctor. Resources American cancer society- cancer.org
"Breast Cancer." American Cancer Society | Information and Resources for Cancer: Breast, Colon, Lung, Prostate, Skin. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Oct. 2012. <http://www.cancer.org/Cancer/BreastCancer

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Kids health- kidshealth.org

"Breast Cancer ." KidsHealth - the Web's most visited site about children's health. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Oct. 2012. <http://kidshealth.org/kid/grownup/conditions/breast_cancer.html>.

Who can get breast cancer? Anyone can get breast cancer, but it mainly occurs generically, in people who have a bad diet of lifestyle and your chances of getting breast cancer increases as you age. Drugs, alcohol, unhealthy diets, and a lack of exercise increase your chances of getting breast cancer.

National breast cancerNationalbreastcance.org

"Breast Cancer Stages - National Breast Cancer Foundation." Information, Awareness & Donations - National Breast Cancer Foundation. N.p., n.d. Web. 3 Oct. 2012. <http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-stages>.

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