Noncancerous; with no cancer cells present. Biopsy

Calcium deposits appear on a mammogram as tiny white dots, lines or coarse white flecks. These may occur as the breast tissue changes with age. The radiologist will interpret the significance of the c [..]

A fluid filled lump, usually harmless, associated with fibrocystic condition. The fluid can usually be drained by aspiration. Cyst Aspiration

A collection of abnormal cells which are found only in the lining of the milk duct of the breast. These abnormal cells have not spread outside of the duct. This early noninvasive form of cancer is usu [..]

Removal of cells using a fine needle. This procedure is used to remove cells from a solid lump for later examination under a microscope. Inflammatory Cancer

A normally prominent ridge at the bottom of the breast Initial Mammogram

The most common type of breast cancer. If this tumor is large, it may feel like a hard lump and may be non-moveable. If small, the lump is usually moveable. Large Core Needle Biopsy

The name is misleading, as this is not a cancer. Rather, these are abnormal cells found in the lobules of the breast. Overall, both breasts are at increased risk for developing cancer. Lumpectomy

These bean-shaped structures act as filters, collecting bacteria or cancer cells that travel through the lymph system. If lymph nodes contain cancer cells, this is an indication that the cancer has sp [..]

An X-ray of the breast that can detect cancers too small to be felt by breast self-examination. Mastectomy