AN OVERVIEW ABOUT BREAST CANCER IN WOMEN

Manjusha Nevase*, Sakshi R. Vishwekar, Priti A. Nalawade, Yogita N. Waykar and Priyanka D. Kambale

ABSTRACT

The most frequent cancer in women and the second most common cancer overall among newly diagnosed cases is breast cancer. There is much evidence showing the influence of life style and environmental factors on the development of mammary gland cancer (high-fat diet, alcohol consumption, lack of physical exercise), the elimination of which may contribute to a decrease in morbidity and mortality. Secondary prevention aids in the early detection of tumours or abnormalities predisposing to tumours and includes diagnostic procedures (such as mammography, ultrasonography, magnetic resonance imaging, breast self-examination, as well as contemporary and more precise imaging techniques). Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is also medical treatment that involved in breast cancer.

Keywords: Breast cancer, Oestrogen, Progesterone, Menopause, lifestyle factors.