Different Types of Breast Cancer

Browse eMedTV's wide range of articles related to different types of breast cancer including topics such as breast cancer information, paget's disease of the nipple, and breast cancer in men. Use the search box at the top-right corner of the page to find information about other health topics.

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Description of Articles in Different Types of Breast Cancer

While the main breast cancer type may be invasive or non-invasive, invasive breast cancer is more common. This eMedTV article discusses each breast cancer type in detail, including related secondary types of the disease.

Knowing a few key pieces of breast cancer information can help you take a proactive role in your healthcare. This eMedTV resource contains breast cancer information regarding risk factors, prognosis, and recurrence.

With inflammatory breast cancer, cancer cells block lymph vessels in the skin of the breast, causing it to appear red and swollen. This eMedTV article discusses inflammatory breast cancer in detail, including possible symptoms and treatment options.

Paget's disease of the nipple is a rare form of breast cancer that is located in or around the nipple. This eMedTV resource explains Paget's disease of the nipple and includes information about symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment options.

Breast cancer in men is rare -- there were an estimated 1,690 new cases diagnosed in the United States in 2005. This eMedTV Web page discusses breast cancer in men and compares it to breast cancer in women -- it is the same disease.