According to statistics, every eighth woman is faced with this disease. A few years ago, women after 50 years old were more susceptible to this ailment. Breast cancer is getting younger today and can affect younger women.

Breast cancer is caused by a mutation in breast cells. As a result of this process, they divide uncontrollably and spread through the breast tissue. These cells form a tumor, which you can detect on palpation of the breast or mammography. Therefore, women should see a doctor every six months to reduce the risk of cancer.

Depending on the location of the tumor, doctors recognize the type of cancer and prescribe treatment. At the same time, the tumor can appear in different parts of the breast, grow in one place, or spread through the lymphatic system throughout the body.

You should see a doctor if you develop any symptoms of breast cancer. The most common signs of breast cancer are lumps in the breasts, bleeding from the nipple, breast pain, discoloration of the skin of the breasts, discharge from the breasts, and pulled-in nipples.

Scientists are trying to find out the reasons that provoke the appearance of cancer. Today they can only name provoking factors. These factors are not the cause but can be triggers for cell mutation. Therefore, cancer can appear under the influence of many factors. Unfortunately, you cannot fully anticipate all of them.

The most common cause of breast cancer is hormonal disorders and estrogen growth. The level of this hormone determines the level of a woman’s health, and its high level leads to the growth of cells in the female organs and cell mutation. As a result, you are at risk of developing breast cancer.

Breast cancer risk factors:

• disruption of the menstrual cycle,
• inheritance,
• lack of pregnancy and childbirth,
• unhealthy lifestyle,
• obesity,
• diabetes,
• use of hormone therapy for more than ten years,
• mutations in genes.

If someone in your close family has had breast cancer, you are at a higher risk. Therefore, you should live a healthy lifestyle, be physically active, and eat healthy, balanced meals. Women who breastfeed are less likely to develop breast cancer, although this is not 100% safe.

Doctors strongly recommend that you follow some simple rules that can help you reduce your risk of developing any cancer, including breast cancer:

• protect your optimal weight and avoid sudden changes,
• be physically active every day;
• balance your diet,
• quit smoking and drinking alcohol;
• do not use hormonal contraception unnecessarily, and find a more gentle method.