What is Breast Cancer

There are different types of Breast Cancer . The kind of Breast Cancer depends on which cells in the breast turn into cancer .

What are the Symptoms of Breast Cancer?

A lump or mass in the breast
Swelling in part of the breast
A nipple that turns inward (retraction)
A change in the texture of the skin on the breast
Breast or nipple pain
A change in the size or shape of the breast
Nipple discharge
Skin irritations or dimpling

Risks & Causes

Getting older and inherited faulty genes increases the risk of getting Breast Cancer.

Risks that you can change

Being overweight or obese
Alcohol
Contraceptive pill
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT)
Being inactive

Risks that you can’t change

Getting older
Family history
Genes
X-rays and radiotherapy
Diabetes
Ethnicity
Previous cancer
Not having children or having them later in life.

Family history

Some are at a higher risk of developing Breast Cancer than others due to other members of their family been diagnosed with other cancers .

Survival

One of the most common cancers in the UK is Breast Cancer therefore survival rates for Breast Cancer are pretty good if you are diagnosed early . With regular screening an early diagnosis can be made .
No one can predict how long you will live it depends on many different factors .
Type and stage of cancer
Level of fitness
Previous treatment
Early detection can make a significant difference in survival rates.