Breast cancer

             What is breast cancer?

              Breast cancer is A disease where abnormal cells grow uncontrollably in the breast potentially spreading to other parts of the body.

         Symptoms

The common signs include 

1:a lump in the breast

2: changes in shape/size ,

3:unexplained pain, 

4:discharge from the nipple or changes in the skin texure.

            Risk factors

1:Age (especially over 50) ,
2:Family history
3:Hormonal foctors
4:Lifestyles choices (alcohol,inactivity )
5:Genetic mutations e.g( BRCA1/BRC2)increase risk.

                 Prevention

1:genetic counseling and testing

If you have family history of breast cancer ,genetic testing for BRCA1/BRCA2 mutations or other genetic makers can help assess your risk and guide prevention strategies.

2:A healthly life styles (diet and exercise)can reduce risks.

3: maintaining health wheight .being overwheight or obsese especally after menopause can increase risk of breast cancer.

4:regulary physical activity

5:limit alcohol intake

6:breastfeeding may lower the risk of breast cancer.

7:hormonal therapy:

By avoiding prolonged use of hormone repalcement therapy after menapouse.

                Screening

1:Mammograms Is an x-ray of breast tissue 

used to detect early sings of breast cancer even before lump can be felt.

2:breast self-exams by checking you breast regularly for any changes.

3:genetic testing for high-risk women.