A common type of cancer that develops in the cells of the breast is called breast cancer. It is the most common cancer among women worldwide, and it can occur in both men and women, although it is rare in men.
There are different types of breast cancer, the most common being ductal carcinoma, which starts in the milk ducts, and lobular carcinoma, which starts in the lobules (milk-producing glands) of the breast. Inflammatory breast cancer, triple-negative breast cancer, and HER2-positive breast cancer are further subtypes of breast cancer.
Risk factors
Following are the factors that can cause breast cancer:
- Increasing age
- Family history of breast cancer
- Inherited genetic abnormalities
- Exposure to hormones
- Exposure to radiation
- Alcohol consumption,
- Lack of physical activity
- Obesity.
Symptoms
Consult your doctor if you experience:
- A lump in the breast or underarm
- Change in the appearance of the breast
- Changes to the skin on the breast or areola, such as dimpling or redness
- Discharge from the nipple.
However, these symptoms can also be caused by other conditions and not necessarily breast cancer.
Treatment
Breast cancer can be treated in numerous ways. However, it depends on how far the cancer has spread and the type of cancer you are suffering from. Depending on these, your treatment will include:
- Surgery
- Hormonal Therapy
- Chemotherapy
- Radiation Therapy
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