Breast cancer is an oncological disease that is often diagnosed in women. Malignant tumor occurs as a result of mutations in cells of glandular tissue. Breast cancer affects the female body regardless of age. Previously, the disease arose in menopause, but today breast cancer affects women and younger age.
To avoid the development of the disease and timely start treatment, it is necessary to annually undergo a preventive examination by specialists. It is important to remember that breast cancer is not a verdict and can be treated under the condition of early diagnosis.
After the examination, the doctor-mammologist appoints laboratory tests. This procedure is important, because in many cases, neoplasms can be benign.
Among benign neoplasms, doctors note:

Mastopathy. Disease in which the growth of the alveoli of the breast occurs due to a violation of the hormonal background;
Mastitis. Inflammation of the gland caused by infections or injuries. Often occurs in women after the first birth;
Fibroadenoma. Characterized by neoplasm in glandular tissues.