Breast Cancer Awareness wonder woman

Cancer occurs as a result of mutations, or abnormal changes

 ü  The cells in our bodies replace themselves

 ü  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

 Ø  One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

 Ø  Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women.

 Ø  Breast cancer is a second leading cause of death among women.