Breast Cancer and its Risks

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Breast Cancer and its Risks

What are the risk factors associated with breast cancer

Highest risk factors

History of breast cancer in a close relative (mother or sister)
History of breast biopsy showing atypical cell growth

Other Risk Factors

First pregnancy after age 30, or no children
History of breast cancer in a distant relative (maternal aunt or grandmother)
Menstrual periods before age 12
History of fibrocystic breast disease
Obesity or a high-fat diet
Menopause after age 50

Should I be worried about breast cancer

Breast cancer has accounted for over 17% of deaths in women. Depending on its severity, there are five stages of breast cancer.

In stage I, where the lump cannot be felt but can be diagnosed by a mammogram, the 5-year survival rate is 95%.
In stage II, where the malignant lump has not spread to the lymph nodes under the arm but has remained localized to one breast and is smaller than 2 cm, the 5-year survival rate is 85%.
In stage III, where the growth of the lumps is 2-5 cm and the lumps have not spread to the lymph nodes, the 5-year survival rate is 66%.
In stage IV, where the growth of the lumps is over 5 cm or the lumps have grown into the skin, the distant lymph nodes or into the chest wall, the 5-year survival rate is 41%.
In stage V, where the malignancy has spread to other parts of the body, the 5-year survival rate is 10%.

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