Breast Cancer

About- Breast cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts.
Symptoms-

 A breast lump or thickening
A lump or swelling in either of the armpits
A rash on or around your nipple
Bloodstained nipple discharge
Breast, nipple, or armpit pain
Change in the size and shape of one or both breasts
Dimpling on the skin of the breasts
Inverted nipple
Peeling, flaking, or scaling breast skin
Redness or unusual warmth

Causes-
The exact causes of Breast cancer aren't fully understood.
Risk factors are

 Age
Alcoholism
Dense breast tissue
Exposure to estrogen
A family history of breast or ovarian cancer
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Overweight or obese
Previous breast cancer or lump
Radiation therapy
Use the contraceptive pill

Specialists to Visit

 Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist
Breast Surgeon

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Want to know more about Breast cancer, go through our References- 
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https://www.nhs.uk
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com
https://www.cancer.org
https://www.webmd.com

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