DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ)
Abnormal cells that involve only the lining of a milk duct.
Duct
A tube in the breast through which milk passes from the lobes to the nipple.
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A female hormone that is one of the hormones that can help some breast tumors grow.
Estrogen Receptor Test
Lab test to determine if breast cancer depends on estrogen for growth.
Fat Necrosis
Lumps of fatty material that form in response to a bruise or blow to the breast.
Gynecologist
A doctor who specializes in treating diseases of the female reproductive organs.
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