What Is Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer is the mass of tissue called a tumor [1] formed when cells in the breast grow and divide uncontrollably. This is the most common type of cancer found in females. Breast cancer can result from the fibrous connective tissue or fatty tissue within the breast. If left untreated, it may move to other parts of the body and form new tumors which become life-threatening. This health condition mostly arises at an older age but can also be found in young women. In this article, the major causes, symptoms, risk factors and treatments will be discussed.