Who We Are

The Marilyn B. Gula Mountains of Hope Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity.

Our Mission

We believe all women with advanced breast cancer deserve a fighting chance.

ABC's of Breast Cancer

ABC's of Breast Cancer

Normal Breast Structure

Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that has developed from cells of the breast. A malignant tumor is a group of cancer cells that may invade surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to distant areas of the body.

Benign Breast Lumps

Most breast lumps are not cancerous, that is, they are benign. Still, many need to be biopsied (see below) to prove they are not cancer.

DCIS, LCIS, IDC, ILC

About 20% of new breast cancer cases will be DCIS. Nearly all women diagnosed at this early stage of breast cancer can be cured. A mammogram is the best way to find DCIS early.

Types of Breast Cancer

Medullary cancer: This special type of infiltrating breast cancer has a rather well-defined, distinct boundary between tumor tissue and normal tissue.