What happens in breast cancer?
Breast cancer occurs when some breast cells begin to grow abnormally. These cells divide more rapidly than healthy cells do. These continue to accumulate and form a lump or a mass. Cells may spread through the breast to the lymph nodes or to other parts of the body. Knowing risk factors and symptoms of breast cancer could help in prevention and getting early treatment in case it happens.
Risk factors for breast cancer
Here are 3 common risk factors of breast cancer you should be aware of to gauge your risk. It is important to note that no two people’s risk of breast cancer is exactly the same.
Breast density
It is not abnormal to have dense breasts. However, according to health experts, your risk of breast cancer increases with high breast density. Breast density tests are a great advancement in breast cancer research, according to medical experts. You can get them done to have a better understanding of your breast cancer risk.
Family history
It's helpful to know your family health history of breast cancer to understand your individual risk. There are now 12 genes known to cause breast cancer, not just BRCA1 and BRCA2. According to health experts, generally, the closer the relative and the younger they were when diagnosed with breast cancer, the higher the risk for other family members. Further, the more family members you have with breast cancer, the higher is your risk.
Lifestyle choices
Lifestyle choices can also impact a person's risk of developing breast cancer. There is strong evidence that there exists a correlation among rise in body weight, lack of exercise and high alcohol consumption with increased breast cancer risk. Therefore, by minimizing alcohol consumption and increasing your regular exercise levels, you can help to minimize your personalized risk of developing breast cancer.
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