Breast Health Conditions We Treat

At Community Breast Care, we believe that every patient deserves a clear understanding of their health and a supportive team to guide them. Our specialized breast surgical oncologists are dedicated to providing advanced surgical care for a full range of breast health issues, from routine benign concerns to complex cancer diagnoses, for both women and men.

As MD Anderson Cancer Center participating providers, our breast surgeons offer the gold standard of cancer care to patients in Central Indiana and the broader Midwest. This unique partnership means patients can receive world-class cancer care in a setting near home.

If you have questions about a diagnosis or wish to schedule a consultation with our surgical team, please call us at 877-655-9599.

Malignant (Cancerous) Breast Conditions

  • Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) - A non-invasive or pre-invasive cancer confined to the milk ducts. Though it has not spread to surrounding tissue, surgery is often recommended to proactively prevent it from spreading.
  • Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDCA) - The most common form of breast cancer, it begins in the ducts and invades nearby breast tissue.
  • Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILCA) - Breast cancer that starts in the milk-producing lobules and can invade other parts of the body. It requires specialized surgical planning due to its growth patterns.
  • Paget's Disease of the Breast (Mammary Paget's Disease) - Rare form of breast cancer that is usually found in the skin of the nipple and areola.

Benign (Non-Cancerous) Breast Conditions

Breast lumps and pain don't always mean cancer. Here are some common breast conditions that aren't cancerous. Any changes in your breasts should be reviewed by a breast imaging expert for proper diagnosis and to determine risk for cancer. 

  • Atypical Hyperplasia (ADH & ALH) - A condition where too many cells grow in the ducts or the breast lobules (where milk is produced). Atypical hyperplasia is not cancer, but it increases the risk of later developing breast cancer.
  • Breast Abscess - A local accumulation of pus within the breast due to infection.
  • Breast Cellulitis - A bacterial infection that affects the skin of the breast. This condition may occur from broken skin, but it's most often the result of complications from surgery or cancer treatments.
  • Cysts - A fluid-filled mass that is usually not cancer.
  • Fibroadenoma - Common, non-cancerous breast tumors that often occur in women ages 20-30 years old. The mass feels firm like a marble, is round/oval shaped, and is "movable" under the skin.
  • Gynecomastia - An enlargement or swelling of breast tissue in males. It is most commonly caused by male estrogen levels that are too high or are out of balance with testosterone levels.
  • Hyperplasia - Increased numbers of cells. This can be benign or atypical.
  • Intraductal Papilloma - A benign breast tumor that grows in a milk duct of the breast.
  • Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS) - An abnormal growth of cells within the breast ducts and lobules that could be precursor cells to invasive lobular carcinoma. LCIS increases a patient’s risk of subsequently developing cancer, in both breasts.
  • Mastitis - Infection of the breast.
  • Mastodynia - Pain in the breast.
  • Radial Scars - Benign, scar-like hardened tissue in the breast that usually does not cause symptoms. They often appear in both breasts. Radial scars may slightly increase the risk of breast cancer.
  • Sclerosing Adenosis - Benign overgrowth of breast glands with surrounding hardened tissue. The lump may cause pain or tenderness. The condition usually occurs in women ages 30-50 years old.