Breast Cancer

Breast cancer ( breast carcinoma ) is a malignant tumor that grows in the breast tissue . This type of cancer is common in women and did not rule on the case of men , it's just a very rare case .

The frequency of cases of this disease is relatively high in developed countries and is the largest suffered from other types of cancer . While in Indonesia , breast cancer ranks second only to cervical cancer .

This article will explain to you what are the risk factors that could cause someone to breast cancer , early detection means , and avoiding breast cancer and how you can be aware of the symptoms of breast cancer .

Esophageal Cancer Risk Factors Breast
Cause of breast cancer is not known with certainty but there are some risk factors that allow a woman 's disease , which is as follows :

Family history of breast cancer .
Women who have never been pregnant and given birth .
The first pregnancy occurred after the age of 30 years .
First menstruated at the age under 12 years and menopause after age 55 years .
Use of birth control pills or estrogen replacement therapy .
Postmenopausal obesity and alcohol consumption .
Chemicals - Several studies have cited the exposure of chemicals that mimic estrogen ( contained in pesticides and other industrial products ) may increase the risk of breast cancer .
The use of DES ( diethylstilbestrol ) . Women who took DES to prevent miscarriage have a higher risk of breast cancer .
Keep in mind that the factors mentioned above are not always able to trigger an attack of breast cancer , but often a person's life history of breast cancer associated with these factors .

Symptoms of Breast Cancer
There are several symptoms of breast cancer that can be seen . Here are the symptoms in question :

A lump in the breast that can be touched .
Changes in the shape and size of the breast .
Sores around the nipple and surrounding areas that are difficult to heal .
The presence of fluid ( blood or pus - yellow to greenish ) coming out of the nipple .
Changes to the nipple such as itching , burning , and interested in ( retraction ) .
The presence of wrinkles ( such as lime ) on the breast skin .
In later stages may develop bone pain , weight loss , swelling of arms or ulcerated skin .
Immediately consult your doctor if you are breast symptoms arise that have been mentioned to be immediately addressed. Endeavored to make early diagnosis of breast cancer is easier to treat and can be cured if it is still in its early stages .

For early detection , can be done on breast self-examination every 5-7 days after the menstrual period , with mammography ( X-ray examination ) , or by biopsy ( raised slightly mammary gland tissue for diagnosis ) .

Breast Cancer Prevention
Many risk factors that can not be controlled . However , some dietitians and oncologists believe that changes in diet and lifestyle , in general can reduce the occurrence of cancer .

Currently , the factors shown to play an important role in the process of tumor is hormone estrogen . Estrogen is a sex hormone that functions to form secondary and mature female genital organs , including the breast , during puberty .

Estrogen triggers the growth and maturation of cells in the female genital organ called duct cells . The duct cells will then divide normally . Moments duct cell maturation is the most vulnerable time for the cells exposed to mutation .

If there is a single cell mutation due to hereditary factors , radiation , free radicals , etc. , then these cells may divide excessively are onward will develop into cancer .

From this it can be concluded that estrogen is one of the factors responsible for the risk of breast cancer . What do each women to prevent breast cancer ?

Make early detection ( self-examination ) every month after the menstrual period and clinical examination ( mammography and biopsy ) .
Avoid eating foods that are high in fat .
The use of drugs or contraceptives containing the hormone must be directed by a physician .
Breastfeeding as long as possible ( up to about 2 years ) .
Eat lots of fruits and vegetables and soy including processed products .
The key to survival is to detect breast cancer early , before it has a chance to spread . Personal breast exam should be done regularly every month , because a woman must be vigilant in looking for something that looks or feels suspicious in her breast , such as the hardening or lumps .

No matter how small inventions , he should immediately contact a doctor . The earlier a lump is diagnosed , the greater the control that women have on their future .

Read also the article Breast Cancer Drug to obtain information about medical treatments are available and what are effective herbal suppress breast cancer .