Difference between revisions of "Breast cancer"
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'''Breast [[cancer]]''' is a common [[malignancy]] in women, and is also seen in a small number of men. Most breast cancers are [[carcinoma]]s; thus, | '''Breast [[cancer]]''' is a common [[malignancy]] in women, and is also seen in a small number of men. Most breast cancers are [[carcinoma]]s; thus, ''breast carcinoma'' redirects to this article. | ||
More specifically, | More specifically, ''breast cancer'' may refer to one of the following: | ||
*[[Non-invasive breast cancer]] - an early form of breast cancer that has a very good prognosis. | *[[Non-invasive breast cancer]] - an early form of breast cancer that has a very good prognosis. | ||
*[[Invasive breast cancer]] - a more advanced breast cancer with a prognosis that varies from good to very poor. | *[[Invasive breast cancer]] - a more advanced breast cancer with a prognosis that varies from good to very poor. | ||
[[Category:Breast pathology]] | [[Category:Breast pathology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 20:59, 5 May 2016
Breast cancer is a common malignancy in women, and is also seen in a small number of men. Most breast cancers are carcinomas; thus, breast carcinoma redirects to this article.
More specifically, breast cancer may refer to one of the following:
- Non-invasive breast cancer - an early form of breast cancer that has a very good prognosis.
- Invasive breast cancer - a more advanced breast cancer with a prognosis that varies from good to very poor.