Anatomy of the breast A woman's breasts are made up of fat, connective tissue, and thousands of tiny glands (known as lobules) which produce milk. If a woman has a baby, the milk is delivered to the nipp... » Read on

The main symptom of breast cancer is usually a lump, or thickened area of tissue, in your breast. The majority of breast lumps are found by the women who have them, and it is very important that you are aware of any l... » Read on

Cancer is caused by the cells in a certain area of your body dividing and multiplying too rapidly. It is not fully understood why breast cancer occurs, but research into the causes of breast cancer is continuing. ... » Read on

See your doctor if you notice a lump in your breast, or any change in the appearance, feel, or shape of your breasts. Your doctor will examine your breasts, and if they think that you may have breast cancer, they will... » Read on

Treatment for breast cancer is usually carried out using a combination of surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and, in some cases, hormone, or biological therapies. The amount and type of treatment that you receive wil... » Read on