DEMO - What Is Breast Cancer?

Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming; and it is completely normal to have questions. This video explains what breast cancer is; where it starts in the body; and the different forms it can take. Cancer develops when cells in the body begin to grow and divide in an uncontrolled way; and breast cancer starts in the breast tissue. Over time, these abnormal cells can form a lump or tumour. Not all lumps are cancer, but any new or unusual changes should always be checked by a doctor. To understand breast cancer, it helps to know a little about breast anatomy. The breast contains fatty tissue; milk-producing glands called lobules; and thin tubes called ducts that carry milk to the nipple. Breast cancer most commonly begins in the cells lining the ducts - though it can also start in the lobules. Being diagnosed with breast cancer does not mean facing it alone. You will have a specialist team to guide you through diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.