Definition
Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the breast tissue, when cells change and grow out of control. These extra cells can form a mass called a tumor.
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Breast cancer
Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the breast tissue, when cells change and grow out of control. These extra cells can form a mass called a tumor.
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