Breast cancer is a disease in which abnormal breast cells grow in an uncontrolled way.
Some people notice a new breast lump, skin thickening, nipple changes, nipple discharge, or swelling in the armpit, while others have no symptoms and the cancer is found on screening.
Imaging helps when a lump or other breast change is found, during screening, when biopsy planning is needed, and when doctors need to assess whether the disease has spread.
Mammography, ultrasound, and MRI help with detection, biopsy planning, staging, and treatment follow-up.
Management may include surgery, radiation, hormone therapy, chemotherapy, targeted treatment, or a combination of these.
This entry explains the condition. The next step is having a radiologist interpret your specific scan, not a general definition.
