Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that forms from cells in the breast. Breast cells grow and divide beyond control, attack and damage the adjacent tissues and organs. Cancer cells can also be separated from the original tumor, and enter the bloodstream or lymphatic system. This is how breast cancer spreads somewhere in the body. This type of cancer is called metastasis.

Breast Cancer Stage

As long as breast cancer has not been prevented, high hopes of controlling it are through early detection, diagnosis and treatment. Breast cancer can be divided into 4 stages depending on the progression of the disease.
Stage 1
Cancer is 2 cm or less, and is limited to breasts.

Stage 2
Cancer measures between 2-5 cm, or lymph nodes (lymph nodes in the armpit) involved, or both.

Stage 3
Cancer is more than 5 cm in size, or involves the skin or muscles beneath it, the lymph nodes are usually involved, but the cancer has not spread even further.

Stage 4
Cancer spreads to distant places such as lymph nodes in the neck, lungs, liver or bones.

Breast Cancer Risk Factors

1) Genetic
2) Hormones
3) Lifestyle & Diet
4) Environment

Symptoms: Breast Change

From time to time, women or doctors can detect breast changes, for example:
1) There was a lump
2) Any changes to the shape of the breast or dentures on the skin
3) There are parts that feel different from the surrounding area
4) Swelling of the breast nipples
5) Nipple is included in (reverse nipple)
6) Pain

When women find changes, most of them worry about the possibility of breast cancer, though this may not be true for most cases. However, all experts agree that women should consult a doctor to investigate any breast problem as soon as possible. If it’s true cancer, early detection means a better chance for effective treatment.