Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Managing, Risk Factor and Treatment

Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer seen especially in women. It is one of the leading causes of cancer death in Indian women. October is celebrated as the Breast Cancer Awareness Month to educate, create awareness about the early detection, management and treatment about the disease among people. Breast cancer can occur in both men and women, but more commonly seen in women. According to a research by mayo clinic, Breast cancer survival rates have increased, and the number of deaths related with this disease is gradually declining. The reasons for the same are factors such as earlier detection, a new modified approach to treatment and certainly a better understanding of the disease.

Breast cancer arises when some breast cells begin to enlarge abnormally. These cells multiply faster than healthy cells and continue to build up, forming a lump. These cells may spread through the breast to your lymph nodes and then other parts of your body as well. It is seen that breast cancer usually begins with cells in the milk-producing ducts or may also begin in the glandular tissue called lobules. It can also initiate in other cells or tissue within the breast. The factors that may increase the risk of breast cancer are hormonal disorders and sedentary lifestyle. It stands likely that breast cancer is caused by a complex interaction of your genetic composition.