Description: Breast cancer is an uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the breast tissue. It can occur in both men and women but is much more common in women. There are different types of breast cancer, and some are more aggressive than others. 

Signs and Symptoms: 

• Lump in the breast or armpit 
• Change in the size or shape of the breast 
• Nipple discharge (bloody or clear) 
• Dimpling or puckering of the breast skin 
• Changes in the color of the breast skin 

Diagnosis: 

• Mammography: X-ray of the breast 
• Ultrasound: Uses sound waves to create images of the breast 
• Biopsy: Removing a small tissue sample for examination under a microscope 

Treatment Options: 

• Surgery: Lumpectomy (removal of the tumor) or mastectomy (removal of the entire breast) 
• Radiation therapy: Uses high-energy rays to kill cancer cells 
• Chemotherapy: Uses drugs to kill cancer cells throughout the body 
• Hormone therapy: Blocks the growth of cancer cells that are fueled by hormones