What is Breast Cancer?

            Breast cancer is a uncontrolled growth of breast cells. Breast cancer occurs as a result of mutations, or abnormal changes, in the genes responsible for controlling the growth of cells. Genes are in each of the cell's nucleus. Normally, the cells in our bodies replace themselves through a process of cell growth. When healthy new cells take over the old ones that die out. Yet breast cancer is the most frequent tumor found in women worldwide. Men can get breast cancer as well though this is very rare.                            

 1.5 millon people have been affected by breast cancer worldwide

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Is there a cure for breast cancer?  

          There is no cure for breast cancer. Breast cancer is a cancer found in a lot of women in the world.

What are some facts about Breast Cancer? 

Over 200,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every year.

One person is diagnosed with breast cancer every 3 minutes.

One person dies of breast cancer every 14 minutes.

People over the age of 50 account for 76% of breast cancer cases.

There is over a 97% five-year survival rate when localized breast cancer is caught before it spreads to other parts of the body.

 How do you know when you have breast cancer?

You will notice a change in your breast. Lumps or thickening on the breast. A rash or sore on the breast. Swellings in the armpits or above the breasts. Dimpling or puckering of the skin, like an orange peel.In recent years, there's been an explosion of life-saving treatment advances against breast cancer, bringing new hope and excitement. Instead of only one or two options, today there's an overwhelming menu of treatment choices that fight the complex mix of cells in each individual cancer. Like surgery, then perhaps radiation, hormonal (anti-estrogen) therapy, and/or chemotherapy can feel overwhelming. 

 In side a breast cancer cell

 A breast cancer cell