What puts you at higher risk of Breast cancer

When there is abnormal growth in the cells of the breast it leads to breast cancer. Early detection and treatment can help in controlling cancer. Not just women, men can also suffer frim breast cancer, but the chances are very rare. Breast cancer cases are on a rise from the past few years. A breast lump is the first noticeable symptom of breast cancer. Symptoms other than lump include- pain around the breast and the armpit, change in skin over the breast, redness around the breast, discharge from nipples which may contain blood, change in the shape of the breast or scaling of the skin around the breast. There are certain factors which can put an individual at a higher risk of breast cancer. Some of them are modifiable whereas others are non-modifiable.

Risk factors-
1) Age- Age, a non-modifiable factor which can't be changed. As you age, the risk of breast cancer increases. Most women diagnosed with breast cancer at above the age of 45. With age, women should get themselves checked for breast cancer at least once.

2) Family history- It is another non-modifiable which can increase the risk of breast cancer. If someone in your family had ahistory of breast cancer, you must get yourself checked at a young age itself. Sometimes family history may play a role whereas in some cases it won't affect.

3) Weight- You body weight can also affect your risk of developing breast cancer. Being overweight especially after menopause can increase the risk of developing breast cancer. But is a modifiable factor which can be controlled. If you're overweight, you need to lose weight to reduce your risk of cancer.

4) Early menstruation- If your first menstruation cycle comes before the age of 12, then you're a risk of breast cancer. Early drinkerrs, women who consume up to 2-5 drinks a day are at a much higher risk. This is another modifiable risk factor which can be controlled.

Breast cancer prevention steps
Being a woman itself outs you at a higher risk of developing breast cancer. You can follow some steps to prevent your risk of developing breast cancer. Some preventable steps include-
1) check your doctor for a screening of mammography at least once.
2) try self-examination and check for the presence of a lump or any change in the appearance of your breast.
3) Limit your alcohol intake.
4) Manage a healthy weight.
5) Exercise on a regular basis.
6) Consume a healthy diet.

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