Breast cancer treatment

  Breast cancer is a malignant tumor originating in breast tissue that affects women worldwide and also diagnosed in men; less frequently however. Treatment options depend on factors like stage, location and type of cancer as well as patient overall health status and personal preferences.   Types of Breast Cancer Breast cancer comes in various forms, depending on which breast tissue type has been affected by its tumor. Some common forms include:   Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) is the initial stage of breast cancer , in which abnormal cells form within the lining of breast ducts but have yet to spread outside them. DCIS can be considered a non-invasive or precancerous condition as its risk for spread remains minimal.   Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC) It is one of the most prevalent forms of breast cancer, accounting for an estimated 80% of cases. IDC usually originates in milk ducts before invading surrounding breast tissue and spre