What is breast cancer from?

Breast gland tissue: The most common form of breast cancer arises from the cells that line the walls of the mild ducts (i.e. Ductal carcinoma in situ dcis or invasive ductal carcinoma). The next most common type is invasive lobular cancer a which arises from the lobules or sacs at the end of the milk ducts. Other origin tumors such as met aplastic are amuch more rare.

Breast cancer: Cancer that forms in tissues of the breast, usually the ducts (tubes that carry milk to the nipple) and lobules (glands that make milk). It occurs in both men and women, although male breast cancer is rare.

I wish we knew!: We really don't know what causes breast cancer. We do know that women with a long exposure to estrogen are at a higher risk. If you started your period early, or never got pregnant, you have more estrogen exposure. But these are things you can't really change. However, alcohol intake is associated with breast cancer, so decrease how much you drink. And lower your body fat. And avoid bpa plastics.

Go to your doctor!: Do not wait. Go see your doctor asap to have this evaluated. Most breast lumps are benign, but you should have this evaluated to make sure that it is not malignant. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/breast-lumps/my00165.

Don't know your sxs.: Recommend medical evaluation. Breast cancer sx’s can include a mass. Masses that are painless, irregular ; hard are more suggestive of cancer but they can also be tender, painful ; soft. Swelling of breast; thickened, red, skin; non-milky nipple discharge; new retraction of nipple, puckering or irritation of skin or pain ; sometimes swollen lymph nodes under arm(s). You need in person evaluation.

See a Breast surgeon: There is inadequate information to provide specific advice but if there are any concerns that you may have about a breast mass then see a breast surgeon. You will likely start with having a mammogram or ultrasound, maybe a breast biopsy to rule out breast cancer.

What is love?: Just as that question, yours is waaaaay too broad to answer in 400 characters. Maybe you can be more specific. Also, to learn about breast cancer, check the websites for the American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute, and Komen. Best to you.