risk factors and symptoms of breast cancer

Hormonal and genetic factors
Anyone can be affected by breast cancer. But some risk factors are known and must be taken into account in prevention.
Are most affected:
The women (99% of cases) than men.
“People menopause, especially after 60 years. The risk of breast cancer before age 30 is very low.
“Women have not had children or who have had after 30 years.
“Women who have never breastfed.
“Women with a mother, grandmother or sister affected by breast cancer. Several genes have been identified as favoring the emergence of such a cancer. The inheritance could be the source of 10% of these cancers.
“Those whose menstrual cycle appeared early (before 12 years) or was interrupted late (after 55 years).
Self-examination and mammography


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