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Profile 01Invasive Breast Cancer
A type of cancer in which the cancer cells has spread from the breast ducts or glands to other parts of the breast.
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Clinical Taxonomy v2.0
Types of Breast Cancer
According to the specific cell that has become cancerous in the breast, breast cancer is categorized into different types and subtypes.
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Understanding Breast Cancer Types
Breast cancer is not a single disease. It includes multiple types and subtypes that originate from different breast tissues and biological pathways.
The classification shown below groups breast cancers into invasive, non-invasive, special forms, and molecular subtypes that help guide diagnosis and treatment decisions.
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Clinical Taxonomy
Main Types of Breast Cancer
Below are the two main types of breast cancer.
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Profile 02Non-Invasive Breast Cancer
A type of cancer in which the cancer cells remains in a particular location of the breast, without spreading to surrounding tissue, lobules or ducts.
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Clinical Taxonomy
Other Types of Breast Cancer
Several less common forms of breast cancer are also recognized.
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Profile 01Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Inflammatory Breast cancer (IBC) is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer. It accounts for about 1-5% of breast cancer.
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Profile 02Paget Disease of the Breast
Paget disease of breast is a rare type of breast cancer that primarily affects the skin of the nipple and the areola.
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Profile 03Rare Breast Cancer Types
These types occur less frequently than common forms, often requiring specialized diagnostic and treatment approaches due to their distinct characteristics.
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Breast Cancer Sub-Types
“Breast cancer is not a single disease but rather a collection of different types, and understanding the sub-types of breast cancer is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.”