What is Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is a type of cancer that occurs when a malignant tumor forms from cells within the breast. It occurs most frequently in women, however, men can develop breast cancer, although much less frequently.
Risk Factors
- Being a woman
Yes, just being female increases your chances of developing breast cancer. Contrary to popular belief, men can develop the disease also. - Early onset of menses
Starting your period before the age of 12 heightens your chances. - Family history
When physicians review family history of breast cancer, they normally only consider mothers, daughters and sisters.If anyone in your immediate family was diagnosed, it puts you at risk. - Alcohol consumption
More than two alcoholic beverages daily puts you at risk. - Diet containing excess saturated fats
- Pregnancy late in life or no pregnancies at all
Pregnancies over the age of 26 are at risk. You are at a much lower risk if pregnancies occurred under this age.
Symptoms of breast cancer
- Discharge from the nipple(clear or bloody)
- Persistent tenderness of the breast
- pain in the nipple
- swelling or mass in the armpit (lymph nose)
- inverted or scaly nipples
- a lump that can be felt no matter how small
- swelling of the breast
- Sometimes there are no symptoms of breast cancer when its in the early stages. If you notice a lump, or are experiencing anything unusual, you must report them to your doctor as soon as possible.
http://cancer.about.com
LOL!! Dont be mistaken that i suffer from this but its bcuz i just happen to see it at yahoo. =/
found this page when i click "Search: Symptoms" =x
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