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1. Introduction to the science of cancer

2. starts in the cells of the breast as
a group of cancer cells that
can then invade surrounding
tissues
Breast Cancer

3. Types of the cancer:
• Ductal carcinoma :
The inner of milk ducts
• lobular carcinoma :
The lobules that supply them
with milk

4. Symptoms:

5. Causes:
• Age: age is a risk factor.
• Genetics: The majority of breast
cancers are not hereditary
• A history of breast cancer
• Alcohol consumption
• Estrogen exposure
• Dense breast tissue

6. Diagnostic tests
• Breast exam - the physician will check both the
patient's breasts
• X-ray (mammogram) - commonly used for breast
cancer screening.
• Biopsy - a sample of tissue from an apparent
abnormality,

7. Treatments
• Radiation therapy
• Surgery
• Biological therapy (targeted drug
therapy)
• Hormone therapy
• Chemotherapy

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