Breast cancer is cancer that starts in
the tissues of the breast. There are two main types of breast cancer:
- Ductal carcinoma starts in the tubes (ducts) that carry milk from the breast to the nipple. Most breast cancers are of this type.
- Lobular carcinoma starts in the parts of the breast, called lobules, which produce milk.
Breast cancer can
be caused by several factors and not
just from a
single cause any source.
These risk factors
include:
1.
As a woman (breast
cancer is 100
times more common in women than men)
2.
Elderly
3.
Heredity and family
history
4.
Menstruation at an early age (menstruation
before age 12 years)
5.
Experiencing menopause (cessation
of menstruation after age 55 years)
6. Hormonal status, including
the use of some
oral contraceptives (although it can be returned at risk
under normal conditions from time to time after the cessation of menstruation and the use of long-term
hormone replacement therapy
7.
Denser breast tissue
8.
Being overweight or
obese after menopause
9. Consuming alcohol (marked
when consumption increases
so that the risk is also increased)
10. Ionizing
radiation and
11.
Breast cancer
previously owned
Symptoms of Breast
Cancer
1. Changes
in skin color. Redness of the skin or reddish
spots such as inflammation.
2. Skin
changes. Any wrinkles or "dimple" in the
area around the breast.
3. Changes
in nipple nipple can be entered into,
become flatter than usual, or swollen and it does not look like the usual. Or blood discharge from the nipple also need to watch out.
4. Pain in
the breast.
Every woman needs to know the condition
of her breasts with both and do a breast self-examination with routine every 1
month. Not all changes in the breast is a sign of breast cancer. There are also
changes a normal sign. Every 1-2 weeks before menstruation, breast circumstances
it can turn into a bit swollen, painful and usually can be felt in all parts of
the breast. These changes will disappear within 1 week after menstruation ends.
However, if the complaint to continue breast
and interfere in the next 2-3 menstrual cycle, should every woman needs to see
a doctor. In addition to examination by a physician, required further
investigation such as mammography or ultrasound examination.
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