Breast Discharge
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Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the tissues of the breast. There are two main types of breast cancer:
- Ductal carcinoma starts in the tubes (ducts) that move milk from the breast to the nipple. Most breast cancers are of this type.
- Lobular carcinoma starts in the parts of the breast, called lobules, that produce milk.
In rare cases, breast cancer can start in other areas of the breast.
Breast cancer may be invasive or noninvasive. Invasive means it has spread from the milk duct or...
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Breast Cancer Risk Factors: Ethnicity, Race, Genes, and Family...
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Nipple discharge: abnormal
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Abnormal nipple discharge is abnormal fluid leakage from one or both nipples of the breast. Alternative Names Discharge from breasts;... Read more »
Vaginal Discharge
Source: Breastcancer.org
A small amount of daily vaginal discharge is common in most women. Some breast cancer treatments can cause more or different discharge. Normal... Read more »
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