What is Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that originates from tissues of the breast. It is the second leading cause of cancer death, surpassed only by lung cancer.
The breast cancer tumor usually occurs in the lobules and ducts of the breast used in the production and delivery of breast milk. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women aside from skin cancer. Although the disease is rare among males, men are also susceptible to breast cancer.
As with other cancers, the best possible outcomes for breast cancer come with early treatment.