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Types of Breast Cancer

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Understanding Breast Cancer Types

There are several types of breast cancer, some more common than others.  Doctors will describe breast cancer based on the biology (what the cells look like and how fast they are growing) and where the cancer originated.  These terms help determine which treatments will be effective in treating specific types of breast cancer.  In this section you'll learn about the different types of breast cancer:

Common Types of Breast Cancer

Less Common Types of Breast Cancer
 

 

 

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