Breast Cancer- Causes, Diagnosis & Treatments

By Priyambda Sahy

Reviewed by : Ujala Cygnus

July 31, 2026

Breast cancer is one of the most frequent cancers worldwide, and the most common raggedness among women (21% of all new cancer cases).

2.1 million women are affected by breast cancer and it is also the leading cause of the greatest number of cancer-related deaths among them.

Causes Of Breast Cancer

It happens when malignant tumors form in cells of the breast

Excessive consumption of alcohol

Obesity

Family history of breast cancer

Prolonged exposure to endogenous estrogens such as early menarche

Delayed menopause

Late age at first childbirth

Shorter breastfeeding

Oral contraceptive pills users

Hormone replacement therapy receivers

Types Of Breast Cancer The most common type of breast cancer is the(DCIS). The other less common type of breast cancers are, Tubular Carcinoma, Mucinous Carcinoma, and Mammary Paget Disease

Diagnosis Of Breast Cancer

The patient by the doctor to check for any lumps or other abnormalities.

An X-ray of the breast

to produce the structures and images of deep within the body.

Removing a sample of breast cells for testing.

Breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)

To obtain pictures of the interior of the breast

Other tests would be conducted on the patient’s condition.

Treatment Of Breast Cancer The treatment of breast cancer varies based on the patient’s diagnosis, relevant stages, and other underlying conditions.

Breast cancer surgery

Radiation therapy

Chemotherapy

Hormone therapy

Targeted therapy drugs

Immunotherapy

Supportive (palliative) care

Frequently Asked Questions

1) Can men have breast cancer? A man’s risk of developing breast cancer is comparatively small because they have fewer breast cells overall and they have lower levels of estrogen. However, men tend to ignore and do not realize that they too are at risk for breast cancer.

2) Is breast cancer curable? Early-stage breast cancer is curable in most women.

3) Where does breast cancer occur? Breast cancer shows early signs in lymph nodes under the arms, in the collarbone, and inside the breast.

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