Cancer of the tissue containing or invo lving the milk
glands (mammary tissue). Breast cancer is diagnosed with self- and physician- examination
of the breasts, mammography, ultrasound testing, and biopsy. There are many types
of breast cancer that differ in their capability of spreading to other body tissues
(metastasis). All women are advised to perform regular self- examinations of their
breast tissue to familiarize themselves with the normal lumps and structures. Early
detection increases the chance of treatment success. Treatment of breast cancer
depends on the type and location of the breast cancer, as well as the age and health
of the patient. It may include surgery to remove cancerous tissue only, partial
or full mastectomy (removal of the entire breast, and sometimes of surrounding lymph
or muscle tissue), or treatment with radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or drugs.
The American Cancer Society recommends that a woman should have a baseline mammogram
between the ages of 35 and 40 years. Between 40 and 50 years of age mammograms are
recommended every other year. After age 50 years, yearly mammograms are recommended.
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