Lobular carcinoma in situ is condition which begins in milk-making glands but does not go through walls of lobules. This is not a true cancer but this can increase risk of a woman to have breast cancer later. For this very reason, it is of utmost importance for women with this type of condition to follow guidelines for breast cancer.

Infiltrating (or invasive) ductal carcinoma is a type of breast cancer that starts in milk passage, breaks through duct walls, invades fatty tissue of breast then spread to other parts of body. This is most common type of breast cancer.

Infiltrating lobular carcinoma starts in milk glands then travel to other parts of body.

As of now, there is no exact cause for breast cancer but there are certain factors that are linked to disease. Some factors that cannot be controlled are age, gender, family history, personal history of breast cancer, and race. Factors such as not having children, birth control pills, diet, exercise, and alcohol are some of factors that can be controlled which may lessen or heighten risk of a woman to have breast cancer.

There are several tests that may confirm and disconfirm if you suspect breast cancer such as imaging tests which includes mammography, breast ultrasound, and ductogram and biopsy which includes fine needle aspiration biopsy, stereotactic core needle biopsy, and surgical biopsy.

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Suffering from postpartum depression can be life changing. But you need to realize that it is not your fault. You aren't alone in this. Even Brooke Shields had postpartum depression, and she has written a book about it. Things will get better. And until they do, there are many different support systems - friends, family, doctors and nurses, peer groups, counsellors, and hotlines.

Postpartum depression can be mild, moderate, or severe - so talk to your doctor to determine what type of treatment is best for you.