Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer
 Ductal and Lobular carcinomas are the main two types of breast cancer. They are start very different but, typically end the same. Ductal is started in the place that moves milk to the edge of the nipple called a duct. Lobular is started in the place in the breast that produces milk. The causes of Breast Cancer are essentially Age, Gender, family history, physical strain, and/or genes. In age the risk of breast cancer is immensely increased because the ducts are starting to wear off which in turn typically causes the cancer. When people in your family have had breast cancer you are 20-30% at a greater risk of inheriting it. The defects of the genes that can usually hold the cancer are BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. If your parent has that gene you have a 80% chance that you will get the same gene. Woman have an increased risk of breast cancer if they have their period before age 12 or after the age of 55. Other risks include Alcoholism, childbirth, DES, hormone replacement therapy, and radiation. 85% of people with this cancer have at least one mutated gene. Two inherited genes that are sometimes mutated are BRCA1 and BRCA2 and if you have them you have an 80% chance of getting breast cancer. Ways you can prevent breast cancer or any cancer for that matter are limited alcohol, stay healthy, exercise more, and detect cancer in a early stage.



There are many symptoms of breast cancer which include...
Lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm that persists through the menstrual cycle.
A mass or lump, which may feel as small as a pea.
A change in the size, shape, or contour of the breast.
A blood-stained or clear fluid discharge from the nipple.
A change in the feel or appearance of the skin on the breast or nipple (dimpled, puckered, scaly, or inflamed).
Redness of the skin on the breast or nipple.
A change in shape or position of the nipple
An area that is distinctly different from any other area on either breast.
A marble-like hardened area under the skin.

Did you know...
-Men can get breast cancer.
-More women carry the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes then men.
-Typically more Hispanic women get it than any other race.
-Preventions are very helpful so use them to your advantage.