Types of Breast Cancer

Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) is non-invasive cancer found in the milk ducts of the breast. At Penn Medicine, we offer comprehensive care to treat DCIS.

Invasive ductal carcinoma is a common and invasive form of breast cancer that starts in the milk ducts and moves to nearby tissue.

Invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) is a common and invasive form of breast cancer. We offer innovative treatment options to help keep it from spreading.

Inflammatory breast cancer is a rare cancer requiring aggressive treatment. Our multidisciplinary team knows how to care for rare breast cancers.

Triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) is a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer. Our expert providers are leaders in advanced treatment options.

HER2-positive breast cancer tends to grow faster, spread and recur. At Penn Medicine, we use HER2 status to guide how we treat breast cancer.

About two out of every three breast cancers are hormone receptor-positive breast cancer. Our team uses these details to personalize treatment for patients.

Breast cancer in men is rare, but it can grow and spread like any other cancer. We offer innovative and personalized treatment for male breast cancer.

Metastatic breast cancer occurs when cancer cells spread beyond the breast. We use advanced imaging to find and manage your metastatic breast cancer.