
19/10/2025
Breast cancer is a disease where malignant cells form in the tissues of the breast, and its symptoms include lumps, changes in size or shape, ni**le discharge, and skin dimpling. While risk factors include age, family history, and lifestyle choices like alcohol consumption and inactivity, early detection is key, and the 5-year survival rate is over 90% in countries with high-income resources. Treatment options range from surgery to chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Symptoms
A lump or swelling in the breast, armpit, or chest
A change in the size or shape of one or both breasts
Dimpling or thickening of the skin on the breast, which may look like an orange peel
Redness or a rash on or around the ni**le
Unusual ni**le discharge (may contain blood)
A newly inverted ni**le or a change in its appearance
Causes and risk factors
Age: The risk increases with age, but breast cancer can affect younger women.
Genetics: A family history of breast cancer increases risk.
Lifestyle: Being overweight, inactive, and consuming alcohol can increase the risk.
Hormones: Factors like early menstruation, late menopause, and hormone replacement therapy can play a role.
Reproductive history: Not breastfeeding or having the first pregnancy after age 30 can increase risk.