Preferred Label : Malignant neoplasm of breast;
ICD-11 definition : Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the tissues of the breast. Risk factors are
age (over age 50) and gender (women), family history of breast cancer and alcohol
use. Early breast cancer usually does not cause symptoms but as the cancer grows,
symptoms include (a) breast lump or lump in the armpit that is hard, has uneven edges,
and usually does not hurt, (b) change in the size, shape, or feel of the breast or
nipple, (c) fluid coming from the nipple. Symptoms of late stage are bone pain, breast
pain or discomfort, skin ulcers and swelling of one arm.;
Origin ID : 34181818;
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Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the tissues of the breast. Risk factors are
age (over age 50) and gender (women), family history of breast cancer and alcohol
use. Early breast cancer usually does not cause symptoms but as the cancer grows,
symptoms include (a) breast lump or lump in the armpit that is hard, has uneven edges,
and usually does not hurt, (b) change in the size, shape, or feel of the breast or
nipple, (c) fluid coming from the nipple. Symptoms of late stage are bone pain, breast
pain or discomfort, skin ulcers and swelling of one arm.