FACTS ONE MUST KNOW ABOUT BREAST CANCER
The Most Common cancer among the women is Breast Cancer. Breast Cancer accounts to almost 25% of all cancers occuring in women globally. As per a confirmed estimate in the year 2022, almost 2.3 million new breast cancers were diagnosed globally. Women in developed countries are reported to be affected more with Breast Cancer as compared to women from developed countries. Although it can not be claimed as an established Breast Cancer Fact. The Lower number of women affected by Breast Cancer in developing countries could be attributed to scarce mammography and diagnostics facilities. Many Breast Cancer Patients can be completely cured if the Breast Cancer is diagnosed early. CMCS Health is the Best Medical Tourism Company that has partnered with the Top Cancer Treatment Hospitals in India, for low-cost Breast Cancer Treatment in India for International Patients. We Provide Low Cost Breast Cancer Treatment in India for Foreign Breast Cancer Patients.
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Breast Cancer is a cancer that occurs in the tissues of the Breast. Breast Cancer usually affects elderly women but now younger women are also being diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Even men can also get Breast Cancer, although it is quite rare. Early Stage Breast Cancer can be cured with proper treatment. Breast Cancer is a serious life threatening Medical Conditions that if not treated appropriately and timely can be fatal. According to World Health Organization fact sheets about Breast Cancer, an estimated 2.3 million women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022 and 670 000 Breast Cancer related deaths globally.
Facts about Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer affects both women and men, although incidences of breast cancer affecting men are rare. As per the reports published by WHO, Breast Cancer was found to be the most common cancer in women in 157 countries out of the 185 countries in the world.
- Breast Cancer affects women in developed countries, developing countries, and underdeveloped countries.
- Breast Cancer affects women of all ages but is more common in elderly women.
- Breast Cancer affects women of all ethinicities and races around the world.
- Breast Cancer can be cured if diagnosed in early stage (when it is not metastatized).
- There are many available and approved Breast Cancer Treatment protocols for every patient
What increases the Chances of Breast Cancer affecting women?
- Being a Women, itself increases the risk of getting affected with Breast Cancer. Approximately 99% of breast cancers occur in women and 0.5–1% of breast cancers occur in men.
- Increasing age puts a women at the risk of getting affected with Breast Cancer. Majority of Women affected with Breast cancer are in their late fourties and beyond.
- Early onset of menstruation (before 12 years of age) puts a women at the risk of getting affected with Breast Cancer later in life.
- Menopause at an advanced age ( beyond 55 Years of age) also increases the risk of Breast Cancer.
- A women who delivers her first child at a mature age, 35 years and beyond is also considered at risk of developing Breast Cancer later in Life.
- Women who never had a pregnancy are at a higher risk of developing Breast Cancer as compared to the women who have delivered a baby or two.
- A family History of Breast Cancer also increases the risk of Breast cancer in women whose mother, grandmother, sister or daughter has been diagnosed with Breast Cancer.
- An inherited Gene Mutation especially in Genes BRCA1 & BRCA2 increases the risk of getting affected with Breast Cancer.
- Long term usage of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) in post menopausal women is also considered a risk factor for Breast Cancer.
- Smoking and consumption of Alcohol is also considered a risk factor for Breast Cancer.
- Living a sedentary lifestyle, less physical activity, unhealthy foods and obesity are also considered risk factors for Breast Cancer.
- Certain oral Contraceptive pills are also associated with increased risk of breast cancer.
- Dense Breast Tissues are also considered a risk factor for Breast Cancer.