Breast cancer is the cancer of the breast which is caused when malignant or cancer cells develop in the breast. The initial symptom of breast cancer might be a lump in the breast or armpit. Even an area of thickened tissue in the breast might be a symptom of the same.
Other symptoms can be
- Pain in the armpits or breast, which do not go even after the monthly cycle.
- Redness of breast skin
- Rash on or around the nipple
- Discharge from nipple
- Sunken nipple
- Peeling, flaking, or scaling of the skin on the breast or nipple
- Change in shape or size of breast
All breast lumps are not cancerous. However, visiting a doctor for a thorough examination is important. In case the lump shows signs of cancer, visit the best breast oncologist in Delhi to get better supervision and treatment.
Though there are no clear causes of breast cancer, however, there are certain risk factors which are likely to pose as symptoms of cancer in the breast.
Causes of breast cancer
- The first risk factor is age – Age is definitely an important factor. The chances of developing breast cancer increases with age.
- Genetics is another factor – this is another important factor. Women carrying certain mutations are more likely to develop breast cancer than others. Women could inherit these mutations from their parents.
- History of breast cancer – women who already had breast cancer once are likely to have it again.
- Dense breast tissue – women with more dense breasts are also prone to breast cancer
The above are some of the likely causes of breast cancer. With the support of the best breast oncologist in Delhi, such as Dr. Swarupa Mitra one can diagnose, prevent and treat breast cancer completely. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Mitra is an excellent gastrointestinal and genitourinary radiation oncologist in Delhi.
By Dr. Swarupa Mitra
