Common causes and major types of breast cancer

Causes

Common causes of breast cancer in females are; infection with the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) and exposure to toxic chemicals. Hormone changes, such as menopause, and certain chronic illnesses such as breast cancer, can also trigger cancer.

Genetic conditions like cancer due to BRCA genes and the gene called the HER2 or HER3 receptor, which helps cancer cells to grow and multiply, also may cause breast cancer.

If you do notice breast changes like a lump or that they are changing color to a reddish pink or are thickening, you should see a doctor. It may be best to have a biopsy performed to get more accurate results. It is also a good idea to wear a bra with a well-fitted center band.

If you find a lump or develop a change in breast tissue that is out of the ordinary, consult your doctor immediately.

 Breast cancer is a serious disease, so you should take it seriously. You should also share your concerns with your loved ones, as well as your doctor, as soon as you notice anything unusual.

When a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer, it is important that she needs to feel as normal as possible during this time. One way is to make sure she keeps her hair.

 Many women choose not to get a wig because they do not want to lose their hair, however, if they do not wear a wig, they may still feel self-conscious.

Know the differences in how medical professionals diagnose breast cancer. Some cancer doctors diagnose through physical examination and pathology. Others diagnose based on the symptoms a patient presents.

 Make sure you get a diagnosis from a cancer doctor if the lump is localized. If it's not, then the cancer may have metastasized, which means it has spread to other organs in the body.

Check your family history, especially your mothers and grandmothers, for breast cancer. Many people have the BRCA gene, which greatly increases the chances of developing breast cancer in their life.

 They need to be tested, and if you have a family history, speak to a genetic counselor, as this can help you make any necessary decisions.

Check your legs for any lumps or swelling. Finding lumps in your breast or other areas of your body could be a sign of breast cancer. You should try to schedule an appointment with your doctor as soon as you find any changes. Lumps in your breast take about a week to turn into breast cancer tumors.

There is no reason for you to sit around and feel sorry for yourself when you are diagnosed with cancer. You should be sure to take all the treatments your doctor recommends, but you have to remember that you are still alive. Focus on living, rather than waiting for the cancer to take over.

Types of Breast Cancer

Have you ever thought of breast cancer? Most of the women will definitely have. One woman in every eight is suffered from breast cancer.

 Breast cancer can occur due to genetic, environmental and other reasons.

DCIS

 The most common type of breast cancer is called DCIS (Ductal carcinoma in situ). Women over the age of 40 should pay attention to breast cancer since the risk of breast cancer increases with age.

There are several different types of breast cancer, ranging from the very rare to the common. Some of these are named after their location (like ductal carcinoma in situ or lobular carcinoma in situ) and the most common type of breast cancer is called Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS).

DCIS

DCIS is the most common type of breast cancer, according to breastcancer.org.

"Ductal carcinoma in situ" is the term which is also used for this.

 DCIS is a type of non-invasive breast cancer, meaning it does not have to spread to the lymph nodes or beyond the breast before it can be detected.

DCIS is most commonly caused by women going through periods of breast-feeding. During this time, estrogen and progesterone levels increase and the breast cells may be unstable.

 The exact cause of DCIS is not known but it may be caused by the buildup of protein or the development of early stage, noninvasive cancer cells.

 Women who develop DCIS are considered to have a lower-risk form of breast cancer, which means that DCIS is more likely to grow and spread to other areas of the breast without being detected.

In fact, one of the primary reasons for DCIS not progressing is that it tends to grow slowly. A clinical breast exam is the best way to detect DCIS and many women find it simply by noticing new growths or tenderness in the breast.

Embolism

Embolism is a type of breast cancer that is associated with the tumor progressing in the lobules of the breast. It is different from DCIS because there are no obvious lumps or swelling. The cause of the growth is not clear, but it is most likely due to tumor cell migration.

Usually, there are no lumps or skin discoloration but women who have aneurismic tumors in the breast and are estrogen receptor positive will have an ebulization and hypertrophy of the lobules.

One of the symptoms of uterotesticular carcinoma (the most common type of uterotesticular cancer) is a fluid-filled cyst around the nipple area. Some women will develop swelling and lumps in the breast and others might have an area of thickened skin on the breast. However, most women will only experience nipple discharge.

Mastitis

Another type of cancer associated with the nipple is Mastitis. Mastitis is a common infection that occurs in women that have breast implants. It is not related to the implant, but is caused by inflammation of the breast tissue.

Most women will never experience mastitis, and the infection will go away after two to four weeks. However, if the infection is not treated, it can lead to a mastitis breakout. This is called a mastitis outbreak.

It is very important for women to seek medical care immediately if they think they have a mastitis breakout. A mastitis infection can be very serious and may cause infection and abscesses of the breast tissue. An infection in the breast can cause swelling, which can spread to the arm, shoulder, neck, back and chest.