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Breast Cancer-Causes, Symptoms and Treatment(Read
This Article Carefully)
Breast
cancer is the most common cause of cancer in women and the second
most common cause of cancer death in women in the U.S. While the
majority of new breast cancers are diagnosed as a result of an abnormality
seen on a mammogram, a lump or change in consistency of the breast
tissue can also be a warning sign of the disease.
The disease is most commonly diagnosed in women over age 50. Very
few women under age 30 develop it. Despite the rise in incidence,
there has been a small drop in the number of deaths in the recent
years and only about one-fifth of cases prove fatal. This reduction
is due to improvements in treatment and the increased use of mammography
for screening, which means that tumors can be detected early, when
they often respond well to treatment.
Fibrocystic breast disease is common and usually benign condition.
Symptoms include swollen, tender breasts, and/or one or more lumps.
Frequently, symptoms worsen just before a woman's menstrual cycle,
subsiding near the end. For the majority of women these symptoms
are a temporary discomfort, however some women experience severe
pain.
Causes
Age
and gender - Your risk of developing breast cancer increases as
you get older. The majority of advanced breast cancer cases are
found in women over age 50. Women are 100 times more likely to
get breast cancer then men
Hereditary
risk: It has long been known that women whose mothers or sisters
had breast cancer have a higher risk of developing the disease
themselves. Recently, it has been discovered that breast cancer
can develop when a woman inherits a breast cancer susceptibility
gene from one of her parents. The most common of these genes are
the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. These genes account for about 10 percent
of all breast cancer cases and in families that have these genes,
the risk of breast cancer can be very high.
Family history of breast cancer - You may also have a higher risk
for breast cancer if you have a close relative has had breast,
uterine, ovarian, or colon cancer. About 20-30% of women with
breast cancer have a family history of the disease.
Symptoms
The widespread use of screening mammography has increased the
number of breast cancers found before they cause any symptoms.
But some are still not found early. The most common sign of breast
cancer is a new lump or mass. A lump that is painless, hard, and
has uneven edges is more likely to be cancer. But sometimes cancers
can be tender, soft, and rounded.
Breast discharge is a common problem and is rarely a symptom of
cancer. Discharge is most concerning if it is from only one breast
or if it is bloody. In any case, all breast discharge should be
evaluated.
Treatment
Surgery
is the mainstay of therapy for breast cancer. The choice of which
type of surgery is based on a number of factors, including the
size and location of the tumor, the type of tumor and the person's
overall health and personal wishes. Breast-sparing surgery is
often possible.(Author)
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