Howlader N, Altekruse SF, Li CI, Chen VW, Clarke CA, Ries LA, Cronin KA. About treatment options for breast cancerĪll statistics in this report are based on statistics from SEER and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics.About symptoms and diagnosis of breast cancer.Here are some resources for learning more about female breast cancer. Tumors may be cancerous (malignant) or not cancerous (benign). Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breast grow out of control and form a growth or tumor. Fibrous tissue and fat fill the spaces between the lobules and ducts (thin tubes that connect the lobes and nipples).
Each lobe is made of many smaller sections called lobules. Inside a woman's breast are 15 to 20 sections, or lobes.
An inset shows a close-up view of the breast with the following parts labeled: lobules, lobe, ducts, nipple, areola, and fat. Figure: The female breast along with lymph nodes and vessels.
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