Female breast cancer is a malignant neoplasm arising from the epithelial cells of the breast in women, most often originating in the ducts or lobules of the glandular tissue. It is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women worldwide and is biologically heterogeneous, encompassing in-situ lesions such as ducta…
Female breast cancer is a malignant neoplasm arising from the epithelial cells of the breast in women, most often originating in the ducts or lobules of the glandular tissue. It is the most frequently diagnosed cancer among women worldwide and is biologically heterogeneous, encompassing in-situ lesions such as ductal carcinoma in situ and invasive carcinomas that can spread to regional lymph nodes and distant organs. Tumours are classified by histological type and grade and by molecular features, including hormone-receptor and HER2 status, which together guide prognosis and the selection of surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, endocrine therapy, and targeted agents. Risk reflects a combination of age, reproductive and hormonal history, family history and inherited mutations, and lifestyle and environmental factors. Early detection through breast awareness, clinical examination, and screening improves the likelihood of curative treatment and better survival, yet uptake of screening varies markedly across populations and settings. Outcomes are further shaped by stage at diagnosis, access to timely diagnostic pathology and treatment, and the broader health system. Beyond the disease itself, a diagnosis carries a substantial psychological burden, and survivorship is influenced by psycho-oncological care, supportive services, and attention to the social and cultural context in which women experience and manage the illness.
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