There are various types of breast cancer that are determined by the cells that are involved. The size of the tumor, the stage of the condition, and its type can play a role in the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. So, here is what you need to know about the different types and signs of breast cancer.

Types of breast cancer
Once the condition is diagnosed, it is important to determine the type of breast cancer a person. This is done to give them the most effective treatment. There will be various things taken into consideration by the doctor. These will include the following:

• If cancer has spread outside the breasts
• The tissue type where the disease started

In most cases, adenocarcinomas of the breast are found. These tumors are commonly found in certain other types of cancers. They usually form in the ducts and tumors that are responsible for secreting fluids. In breast cancer, these tumors form in the glands that produce milk. These are known as milk ducts or lobules.

Broadly, there are two types of breast cancers.

• Invasive breast cancer
  This is the infiltrating breast cancer in which cells reach beyond the barriers of normal breast tissue. These cells break free and travel with the bloodstream and through lymph nodes to reach other parts of the body.

• Non-invasive breast cancer
  In this type of breast cancer, the cancer cells remain at one location and do not spread to other parts of the body, such as the ducts or the surrounding tissue.

There are several other types of breast cancers, and they include:

• Sarcoma of the breast
• Metaplastic carcinoma
• Adenocystic carcinoma
• Phyllodes tumor
• Angiosarcoma

Signs of breast cancer
Knowing the types and signs of breast cancer is important for your doctor to diagnose and treat the condition. The signs and symptoms of breast cancer can vary from one individual to another. In most cases, there can be no signs or symptoms noticed. In cases where there are symptoms, they can include the following:

• Formation of lumps in the breast or the armpit
  In most cases, this is the first symptom of breast cancer. The lump can be identified with the help of a mammogram, even before you can feel its presence.

• Changes in the breast
  There can be changes noticed in the size of the breasts, texture, contour, and even the temperature of the breasts.

• Changes in the nipples
  Some of the common symptoms noticed with nipples include inward pulling nipples, dimpled nipples, itchy nipples, sores developing on the nipples, and itchiness. Unusual discharge from the nipple can also be noticed. It can be clear, bloody, or of some other color.