- Breast Cancer is the most common type of cancer worldwide. According to W.H.O research held in 2020, more than 7.8 million cases are reported worldwide in the last 5 years. In U.S.A., more than 250,000 new cases are diagnosed each year and more than 40000 deaths are reported each year. Breast cancer is also present in males, though it is less than 1% of the total reported cases. Breast cancer is the 2nd most common cause of deaths due to cancer in women. Risk Factors are mostly related to estrogen exposure. That's why breast cancer in early age is uncommon. Other risk factors included are 1. Gender.... more common in females 2. Age..... mostly present in postmenopausal women 3. Obesity 4. Early menarche and late menopause 5. First degree relatives with breast cancer..... mother, sister and dau 6. Hereditary breast cancer......... about 10% only 7. Smoking and alcohol 8. Physically inactive Breast caner is of two types 1. in citu type...... it is less dangerous with fewer chances of spread. 2. Invasive type..... more dangerous with maximum chances of sprea Prevention of breast cancer is very important. Methods and techniques should be used for early diagnosis and preventions so that risk of breast cancer could be minimized 1. Self-examination of breast 2. Physical activity 3. Breastfeeding (if possible) 4. Avoide smoking 5. Avoide birth control pills 6. Avoide hormonal therapy for menopause
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