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salivary ducts

Small openings in the oral cavity that release saliva into the mouth. The ducts are connected to the salivary glands….

salivary gland cancer

Cancer that affects the salivary glands, most commonly the parotid gland….

ducts

The canals within the breast that pass milk from the lobules to the nipple.

salivary glands

Glands where saliva is made. Includes the parotid gland (front of the ears) and the sublingual and submandibular glands (under the oral cavity)….

atypical ductal hyperplasia

A non-cancerous condition of the cells in the lining of the milk ducts in the breast.

ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)

Abnormal cells in the breast ducts that may increase the risk of developing invasive breast cancer.

invasive breast cancer

Cancer that has spread from the lining of the breast ducts or lobules into the surrounding breast tissue.

lymphatic system

A network of capillaries ducts and nodes that removes excess fluid from tissues, absorbs fatty acids and transports fat, and produces immune cells….

non-invasive breast cancer

Cancer that is confined to the ducts or lobules of the breast….

facial nerve

A major nerve in the skull that controls muscle movement in the face. It runs through the parotid salivary gland.