Breast Cancer is the most ordinary cancer in women. Approximately 1 in 8 women develops breast cancer. Breast Cancer is cancer which develops in breast cells. Normally, cancer forms moreover in lobules or the ducts of the breast. Lobules are the glands which produce milk and ducts pass milk from that gland to the nipple.

Types of the Cancer

There are many types of Breast cancer. The types of cancer are determined with the definite cells in the breast are infected.  Here we will discuss the most common type of Breast Cancer, which are:-

1.Ductal carcinoma–

Ductal carcinoma is the type of cancer which develops from the ducts. This is also called intraductal carcinoma. Ductal carcinoma in situ is a non-invasive or pre-invasive cancer, which is it cannot spread to another part of the body other than breasts. Women with DCIS can be treated.

2.Lobular carcinoma–

Lobular carcinoma is the type of cancer which develops from the lobules. It can also be called lobular neoplasia. Basically, Lobular carcinoma is not cancer, but it does increase the risk of developing invasive cancer if not treated. Make sure you have regular breast cancer screening test.

There are many risk factors that develop breast cancer. Have a look:-

• Lack of Exercise
• Obesity
• Excess consumption of Alcohol
• Early age at menstruation
• Genes Inherited from parents
• Having children late or not at all

Almost 5 to 10 % of Cancer Cases are due to genes inherited from parents.

Symptoms / Signs of Breast Cancer

Symptoms and Signs of Breast Cancer include:-

1. Bumps in Armpits
2. Redness
3. A Lump or a Mass
4. Dimpling
5. Fluid coming from the nipple
6. Warm to touch
7. Change in the breast size, Asymmetry

Most of the changes in Cancer are due to infection or other reasons. Even though, it is very important to tell your doctor if you notice changes in the skin.

Treatment of Breast Cancer –

Breast Cancer can be treated in many ways. It depends on cancer you have. Here are the several types of treatment for breast cancer:-

• Surgery: – For early-stage breast cancer, doctors generally suggest Surgery to remove the tumor.
• Chemotherapy: – For the larger cancer cells or the cells that grow faster, doctors suggest Chemotherapy before Surgery to kill or shrink the cancer cells.
• Biological Therapy: – This therapy basically works with the immune system so that your body fights against cancer cells and also controls side effects from other cancer treatments.
• Hormonal Therapy: – It blocks the cancer cells that need the hormones to grow.
• Radiation Therapy: – This therapy uses high energy rays to kill cancer cells.

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Choose the right treatment for yourself. Consult your doctor about the treatment available for your type of cancer. Choose that is right for you…