Breast Cancer Prevention
Breast cancer is a disease of the breast where breast cells grow out of control. It can occur anywhere in the breast, typically starting in the inner lining of the milk ducts or in the lobules that form the milk. From there, it can spread to other parts of the body.
Initially, breast cancer spreads to the armpit glands on the same side, forming lumps called lymph nodes. If left untreated, it can spread to the bones, lungs, liver, and brain. Breast cancer is categorized into early, advanced, and metastatic stages.
Although breast cancer occurs more commonly in women, it can also affect men, albeit rarely.
Causes of breast cancer include obesity, early menarche, late menopause, first pregnancy after age 30, infertility, hormonal treatments for fertility or menopause, leukemia, p...