Breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer after lung cancer. Five hundred and nineteen thousand people died due to breast cancer in 2004. It is more frequent in women than in man. The first symptom of this cancer is when a woman feels a lump that is different from the surrounding breast tissue. Another indication may be formation of lumps in lymph nodes located in the armpits. Other indications may include changes in breast size or shape, nipple inversion, skin dimpling, single nipple discharge.

There are various causes for the occurrence of breast cancer.

1. If a woman has suffers with cancer in one breast, then there is a high possibility for getting it in another.
2. It's also a genetic disease. If the girl's mother or sister is suffering from breast cancer, then the risk is high for the person.
3. Having certain type of abnormal cells will cause changes in the size of the breast. This kind of changes indicates that the risk of getting this cancer is more.
4. If a woman does not do any physical activity like a normal human being there is a chance for getting cancer in her breast.

Traditionally there are four major options are available for the treatment of this cancer. They are Surgery, Radiation, Chemotherapy, and hormonal Therapy. The common treatment method for breast cancer is Surgery. When tumor expresses estrogen receptors adjuvant hormonal therapy is given. For more advanced stages of disease Chemotherapy is given. To destroy microscopic tumors that have escaped after surgery Radiotherapy technique is used.




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