Breast Cancer
A malignant tumor arising from breast tissue, most often from epithelial cells lining the ducts or lobules.
Within breast medicine and oncology, Breast Cancer has a distinct meaning that helps clinicians communicate a particular aspect of diagnosis, disease behavior, body function or treatment.
The manifestations linked with breast cancer depend on the affected tissue and underlying mechanism, ranging from mild or asymptomatic changes to clinically important dysfunction.
To clarify breast cancer, clinicians select investigations according to the suspected mechanism; these may include blood or urine tests, imaging, endoscopy, tissue sampling, physiological measurements or specialist assessment.
Management of breast cancer is directed at its cause and clinical impact, with options potentially including observation, preventive measures, medicines, procedures, rehabilitation, surgery or multidisciplinary treatment.
Because breast cancer can have different implications in different patients, a clinician should interpret the finding alongside examination results, investigations and relevant risk factors.
The manifestations linked with breast cancer depend on the affected tissue and underlying mechanism, ranging from mild or asymptomatic changes to clinically important dysfunction.
To clarify breast cancer, clinicians select investigations according to the suspected mechanism; these may include blood or urine tests, imaging, endoscopy, tissue sampling, physiological measurements or specialist assessment.
Management of breast cancer is directed at its cause and clinical impact, with options potentially including observation, preventive measures, medicines, procedures, rehabilitation, surgery or multidisciplinary treatment.
Because breast cancer can have different implications in different patients, a clinician should interpret the finding alongside examination results, investigations and relevant risk factors.
This information is for general awareness only and is not medical advice. Consult a doctor for any health concern.