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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Carcinoma |
Cancer which, in the breast, begins in the lining of lobules or ducts, thus giving lobular carcinoma and ductal carcinoma. |
| Chemotherapy (cytotoxic therapy) |
A treatment for cancer using drugs, usually given by injection into a vein. |
| Chemotherapy cycle |
Chemotherapy is administered at regular intervals. The interval which includes time for treatment and time for recovery is a cycle – usually 3-4 weeks. |
| Clinical trial |
Scientific study comparing two or more treatments. |
| CMF |
A common combination of three drugs used in the treatment of breast cancer. Cyclophosphamide, Methotrexate and 5-fluoro-uracil. |
| Conservation treatment |
(See Breast Conservation) |
| Cosmesis |
Post-treatment appearance of the breast. |
| Cyst |
Fluid-filled mass. They can be left alone or the fluid can be removed by aspiration with a fine needle to be examined by a pathologist. These are not solid lumps and are usually benign. Small cysts are a common finding in ultrasound. (see ANDI) |