Breast cells develop abnormally, leading to breast cancer, which can cause a lump or mass that can be felt or detected on a test. Breast cancer has the potential to metastasize by invading nearby tissues or organs.

• Though it can be detected at any age, it is more likely to impact women over 50.
• Women with past of Breast cancer in their families.
• One who is getting radiation therapy.
• Breast cancer can develop in someone who already has cancer of any kind.
• Men can also be affected, though these instances are uncommon.
• Women who are non-Hispanic races, like White and Africans, are more susceptible.

Family history: A woman’s risk of developing breast cancer is higher if she has a first relative who has the disease, such as a mother, sister, or daughter.

Hormonal influences: Therapeutic use of oestrogen or progesterone for other conditions like contraception, hormone replacement therapy, etc.

Lifestyle factors: Alcohol use, smoking, and a sedentary lifestyle are some lifestyle choices that may increase the chance of breast cancer.

Radioactive contamination: Women who have received chest radiation treatment for another illness are more likely to develop breast cancer.

• Lump or swelling under the arms or in the breasts.
• Alteration in the breast’s size or form.
• Skin that is puckered or dimpled on the breast.
• Nipple inversion or regression.
• Non-milk discharge from the breast.
• Intense or persistent breast pain.
• Thickening, scaling, or reddening of the breast or nipple tissue.

The types of cancer, their stage, and the patient’s tastes and general health all influence the treatment options. Here are some typical breast cancer treatment choices.

• Surgery
• Lumpectomy
• Mastectomy
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy
• Dissection of axillary lymph nodes
• Reconstruction
• Radiation treatment
• Chemotherapy
• Hormone treatment
• Focused treatment
• Immunotherapy