TIPS ON BREAST CANCER & TUMORS

Breast cancer refers to abnormal growth of cells within the breast tissue or gland. Breast cancer can affect both men and women though it is common among women.It is a killer disease if not diagnose and treated on time.
Just like every other cancer infection,breast cancer has its perculiar risk factors which are going to be outlined in this section.

RISK FACTORS FOR BREAST CANCER

The following factors leads to breast cancer.They include;

*Age factor-Increase in age increases the risk of infection with cancer of the breast.
*The use of exogenous estrogens as hormone replacement treatment(HRT)
*Family history and genetic factor
*Dense breast tissue
*Race and ethnicity-White women are at a higher rate than black women.
*Non breast feeding.
*Alcohol.
*Obesity
*High fatty diet.

SYMPTOMS OF BREAST CANCER
The following symptoms are signs of infection with cancer of the breast;
*Nipple discharge
*Change in size and shape of the breast.
*Redness of skin or nipple.
*Lump in the breast.

However,the above symptoms could only be ascertained to be cancer of the breast after proper medical examination and proof by a competent medical professional.

CURE AND CONTROL OF BREAST CANCER

The primary risk factors can be controlled by changing those factors that are changeable.Let's consider the followings;-

*Early screening and detection
*Limiting alcohol consumption
*Long term hormone replacement therapy should be avoided
Regular exercise
*Maintaining an ideal weight
*Proper diet
*Avoid self medication.Strictly follow instruction from the doctor during medication. Be mindful of expiry dates of drugs.

TREATMENT OF BREAST CANCER

Surgery-There's what is called Breast conservation Therapy(BCT) in which a little portion of the breast tissue is removed with the tumor and not the entire breast.

Segmental or partial mastechomy-Here,a larger part of the breast is removed yet not the whole breast.

Chemtherapy-This involves the use of anti cancer drugs to eliminate the presence cancer cells in other part of the body.

Biologic Therapy.
Hormonal therapy-The use of estrgen blocking drugs
Radiotherapy-Using high energy x-rays to kill cancer cells in the body.