Cancer occurs as a result of mutations, or abnormal changes
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The cells in our bodies replace themselves
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The changed cell gains the ability to keep
dividing without control
The term breast cancer refers to a malignant tumor that has developed from cells in the
breast.
usally breast cancer either begins in the cells of the
lobules.
Stages of breast
cancer
Cancer cells remain inside the breast duct
The tumor measures up to 2cm and the cancer has not spread
outside the breast
There is no tumor in the breast, instead, small groups of
cancer cells
No tumor can be found in the breast, but cancer cells are
found in the axillary lymph nodes
The tumor is larger than 2 but no larger than 5 centimeters
and has spread to the axillary lymph nodes
The tumor may be any size and has spread to the chest wall
or skin of the breast
Risk Factors of
Breast Cancer
A risk factor is anything that increases your risk of
developing breast cancer. Many of the most important risk factors for breast
cancer are beyond your control such as age
Being overweight is associated with increased risk of breast
cancer, especially for women after menopause.
Eating a lot of red and processed meats is associated with a
higher risk of the breast cancer.
Alcohol can limit your liver’s ability to control blood
levels of the hormone estrogen, which in turn can increase risk.
Facts about breast
cancer
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One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast
cancer in their lifetime.
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Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed
cancer in women.
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Breast cancer is a second leading cause of death
among women.
