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BREAST CANCER OVERVIEW

A cluster or group of cancer cell in the breast is called as Breast cancer or
malignant tumor
Mostly common in women rarely for men
 BREAST CANCER FACTS

 One out of 10 women have a breast cancer

STAGES
1. Cancer in the breast tissue less than one inch across
2. Caner in the breast tissue tumor less than 2 inch it can also spread to auxiliary
lymph nodes
3. Tumor is larger than 2 inch with extensive spread to auxiliary or nearby lymph
nodes. Dimpling inflammation/ change of skin color
4. Spread of cancer beyond the immediate region of the breast
 BREAST CANCER RISK FACTORS
 Heredity
 Lifestyle
 Age above 50
 Reproductive history
 Having dense breast
 Obesity
 Pregnancy and breastfeeding
 Diabetes
 Essential hypertension
 Hormones
 SYMPTOMS
 Lump in the breast/armpit
 Rash on around a nipple
 Discharge from nipple
 Swelling of breast
 Pain/tenderness in the breast
 Pulling or puckering of the skin under the tumor
 Redness, hot skin, swelling & Recess
 Retraction of the nipple
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 PREVENTION AND SCREENING
 Maintaining a healthy weight
 Staying physically active
 Eating fruits and vegetables
 No smoking & alcohol
 Early detection
 Regular self examination and clinical examination
 Mammogram test
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