I have gathered here all the important information regarding breast cancer including symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention. Breast cancer is one of the most common cause of death in women but men are rarely affected by this disease. This cancer forms in tissue ducts and milk making glands of the breast.

First of all lets have a look on the main symptoms and signs of breast cancer

early breast cancer have practically no symptoms it can only be conformed by the palpation of breast lump by self examination of breast ;

lump can be present slightly above the collar bone or it can be also in the armpit if you are suspecting a breast lump do consult your physician;

discharge from the breast;

changes in the nipple;

changes in the breast skin;

early detection of breast cancer improves the survival rate.

Risk factors

irreversible risk factors

if u are a woman you are in the risk of breast cancer;

risk of breast cancer also increases with the age of a person;

hereditary inclination that is presence of breast cancer genes or family history of breast cancer;

there is a risk of developing breast cancer in women starting menstruating in early age.

reversible risk factors

hormone therapy;

oral contraceptives;

hormone therapy started after menopause;

alcohol intake;

obesity;

less physical activity.

Tests for the diagnosis of the breast cancer

mammography; medical resonance imaging; breast biopsy.

Treatment

Surgical treatment includes mastectomy or lumpectomy followed by breast reconstruction;

adjuvant therapy includes radiotherapy,chemotherapy and hormonal therapy.