Breast cancer is characterized by uncontrolled cell proliferation in the breast tissues. Breast cells may proliferate uncontrollably in any area of the breast.

It may be benign or malignant. Benign tumors grow slowly and do not spread to other organs or cells. If left untreated and unregulated, a malignant tumor can spread to other areas of the body.

What are the types of Breast Cancer?

Different forms of breast cancer exist, based on the specific location of the breast where uncontrolled cell growth has occurred. The following is a list of the most common types of breast cancer:-

1. Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) 
2. Invasive Lobular Carcinoma (ILC)
3. Lobular Carcinoma in Situ (LCIS)
4. Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (IDC)

What are the symptoms of Breast Cancer?

If a woman detects any of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer, she may have the disease. Patients may not notice all signs, which is why breast cancer screening and diagnosis are critical. Screening should be done every two years for those who can afford it to ensure there are no symptoms of the disease.

There are a few breast cancer and cell abnormality symptoms that should be examined, evaluated, and detected right away are mentioned below:

1. A massive bulge from the breastfeeding
2. The breasts have shifted their size of contour lately
3. The breast skin has grown dimples or the breast cells have deciphered
4. The Place of the breast has inverted
5. Rashes or pigmentation Begin to grow on the eyebrow
6. Irregular fluid release is observed in the nipples
7. You May feel lumps or swelling in the eyebrow
8. There’s abnormal pain or distress in the breasts which does not go away.

What are the causes of Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer develops when some breast cells grow abnormally, according to doctors. These cells divide at a faster rate than healthy cells, causing a lump or mass to form. Cells in your breast may spread to lymph nodes or other parts of your body (metastasize).

Cells in the milk-producing ducts are the most common cause of breast cancer (invasive ductal carcinoma). Breast cancer can start in the glandular tissue known as lobules (invasive lobular carcinoma) or in other cells or tissues within the breast.

Hormonal, lifestyle, and environmental factors have all been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer, according to research. However, it’s unclear why some people with no risk factors get cancer and others with risk factors never do. Breast cancer is most likely caused by a complicated combination between your genetic makeup and your environment.

The following factors have been linked to an increased risk of breast cancer:

1. Being Female
2. Increasing Age
3. History of breast conditions
4. A family history of breast cancer
5. Obesity 
6. Radiation Exposure
7. Postmenopausal Hormone Therapy
8. Overconsumption of alcohol

How Diagnosis of Breast Cancer is done?

A physical exam is usually used to diagnose breast cancer. When symptoms are present, doctors may recommend the following tests:

1. Mammogram
2. Biopsy
3. Breast Ultrasound
4. Ultrasound of Lymph Nodes 
5. Blood Tests
6. Breast MRI Scans

Breast cancers have a hundred percent success rate if diagnosed at the early stages and also have an excellent survival rate until the intermediate phases also. The odds of success and long life decrease considerably from the progressive phases and therefore early detection and treatment can save you a lot of lives.