Hello beautiful ladies out there! Todays topic is very close to my heart and very important to discuss across globe but people often do not talk about it – what is Breast Cancer. It is so common in the whole world but people do not talk about it because people come to know about it in its last stage. But we will talk about it today because breast cancer occurs not only in women but also in males. Hence it is important for everyone to know about it.
Breast cancer occurs when breast cells grow without control and form a lump or mass. These abnormal cells grow abnormally and multiply to form cancer or tumor. Some of these are harmless while some are harmful and spread to other body parts. But with early detection and treatment it can be cured before it becomes severe.
Types of breast cancer
Breast cancer is of different types depending on where it started and how it behaves.
Some of the important ones are given below.
- Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS): This is a very early stage of breast cancer which is called stage 0. Till this stage, cancer cells are present in the ducts and do not spread and its treatment is also easy but early detection is very important.
- Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC): This is the most common type. In this, cancer cells are formed in the milk ducts. It starts small but can spread to nearby tissues, making it more severe
- Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC): This cancer starts in the milk-producing lobules and can spread to different parts of the body
- Triple-Negative Breast Cancer : These are the most aggressive types because hormonal therapy is also not effective in them. That is why it is called triple negative because it does not have the usual receptors that are normally seen.
- HER2-Positive Breast Cancer: This is a type of cancer The growth rate is very high because it contains HER2 protein which promotes cancer cells.
What are the causes of breast cancer?
Now the question is how does this serious disease occur? Actually even scientists do not have the answer as to what exactly causes breast cancer but there are some factors which increase its risk. .
- Genetics: About 10% of breast cancers are caused by genetically inherited genes. If someone in the family has breast cancer, the risk of cancer in the next generation increases slightly.
- Age: Risk of breast cancer increases after the age of 50. After this, gradually with the passage of time the risk of cancer increases.
- Lifestyle Changes: If there is no exercise, poor diet, alcohol consumption in lifestyle then the risk increases.
- Hormones: Those who have higher levels of estrogen in their body, menstruation happens early and menopause also happens much later, this increases the risk of cancer in them.
Some Symptoms of Breast Cancer
Early signs of breast cancer detection can be life-saving. Here are some common signs that should not be ignored.
- A new lump in the breast or underarm.
- Any change in breast size, shape, or appearance.
- Changes on the skin, such as small Small pimples or redness in the breast or surrounding area.
- Nipple discharge that is not breast milk.
- Any pain in the breast or nipple area that lasts for a long time.
Remember, if you find a lump, it is definitely not cancer. Some lumps may be harmless cysts, but it’s always better to see a doctor.
Screening and Prevention
Regular screening can help detect breast cancer early. Some common methods are:
- Self-Exams: Self-examine the breast every month. It is very important to do exams, you should feel the normal rhythm of your breast by pressing it and if there are any unusual changes then notice them and if there is some severe pain or any unusual lump is found then definitely consult a doctor.
- Clinical Breast Examination: These healthcare providers They do it during regular check-ups in which they feel for lumps or changes so that if there is something unusual, it can be detected at an early stage.
- Mammograms: This is an X-ray image of the breast that can detect cancer before symptoms appear. Doctors recommend regular mammograms after 40.
It is very important to understand breast cancer. Today the whole world is afraid of the word cancer. Everyone is afraid of cancer but the first step to fight cancer is awareness.
If we do not know about it then how will we get the test done and if we do not get the test done then by the time we get to know about it in the last stage, it may be too late.
That is why we should get screening tests done and aware others about it and together we will create awareness. Because even one step makes a big difference.
