Breast cancer is a cancer that begins in the breast. It is very common in women and rarely occur in men....CONTINUE READING THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
In this article, we are going to look at some of the factors that can cause the growth of cancerous cells in a woman’s breast.
1. Gender
Being a woman, increases your risk of having a breast cancer. Breast usually occur in women and very rare in men.
2. Advancement in age
Women have an increased risk of having a breast cancer as they advance in age. Older Women who are above 45, can easily develop cancer cells in their breast.
3. Family history of breast cancer
When a young girl has some family members that had a breast cancer, it can also increase her risk of developing a breast cancer in future.
4. Obesity
5. Starting your period at a younger age
When a young girl starts having her periods before age 12, it can increase her risk of having a breast cancer.
6. Having your first child at an older age
7. Radiation exposure
When a woman is constantly exposed to radiation treatment, it can increase her risk of having a breast cancer.
8. Beginning menopause at an older age
Women who start menopause at an older age, have an increased risk of developing a breast cancer.
9. Too much drinking of alcohol
Women who drink alcohol excessively, have an increased risk of having a breast cancer.
Alcohol causes toxicity in the body and this can cause the growth of cancerous cells.
