ROTARACT CLUB OF UNILORIN DIGITAL AWARENESS ON _”BREAST CANCER”_ IN COLLABORATION WITH ROTARACT CLUB OF WORLD BANK, IMO STATE.
Day 2(c) of 3
CAUSES OF BREAST CANCER
Breast Cancer, Like other forms of cancer is caused by genetic mutation(damage/abnormal growth of cells) . However, there are different causes/ways this can occur, this include :
1. Age
The risk increases with age. At 20 years, the chance of developing breast cancer in the next decade is 0.6 percent. By the age of 70 years, this figure goes up to 3.84 percent.
2. Genetics
If a close relative has or has had, breast cancer, the risk is higher, as some of these cancerous genes can be inherited. So if your mother and grandmother both had breast cancer, watch out!
3. A history of breast cancer or breast lumps
Women who have had breast cancer before are more likely to have it again, compared with those who have no history of the disease.
Having some types of benign, or non-cancerous breast lumps increases the chance of developing cancer later on. Examples include atypical ductal hyperplasia or lobular carcinoma in situ.
4. Dense breast tissue
Breast cancer is more likely to develop in higher density breast tissue.
5. Estrogen exposure and breast-feeding
Estrogen are sex hormones that promote the development and maintenance of female characteristics in the human body. Being exposed to estrogen for a longer period appears to increase the risk of breast cancer.
This could be due to starting periods earlier or entering menopause later than average. Between these times, estrogen levels are higher.
Breast-feeding, especially for over 1 year, appears to reduce the chance of developing breast cancer, possibly because pregnancy followed by breastfeeding reduces exposure to estrogen.
6. Body weight
Women who are overweight or have obesity after menopause may have a higher risk of developing breast cancer, possibly due to higher levels of estrogen. High sugar intake may also be a factor.
7. Alcohol consumption
A higher rate of regular alcohol consumption appears to play a role. Studies have shown that women who consume more than 3 drinks a day have a 1.5 times higher risk.
8. Radiation exposure
Undergoing radiation treatment for a cancer that is not breast cancer increases the risk of breast cancer later in life.
9. Hormone treatments
The use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and oral birth control pills have been linked to breast cancer, due to increased levels of estrogen
10. Occupational hazards
In 2012, researchers concluded that exposure to certain carcinogens and endocrine disruptors, for example in the workplace, could be linked to breast cancer.
In 2007, scientists suggested that working night shifts could increase the risk of breast cancer, but more recent research concludes this is unlikely.
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