Breast Diseases

Breast diseases refer to a wide range of conditions that affect the breasts and prevent normal functioning. These diseases can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Common benign breast diseases include fibrocystic change, cysts, mastitis, and lactational adenoma. Common malignant breast diseases include breast cancer, invasive ductal carcinoma, and ductal carcinoma in situ. Treatment for breast diseases varies depending on the type of disease and can include surgery, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and chemotherapy. Breast diseases are serious medical conditions and early detection is important for successful treatment.