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MD - Obstetrtics & Gynaecology, MBBS

Gynaecologist•Ghaziabad
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Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It occurs in both women and men, although breast cancer in men is rare.

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Lack of physical activity
Alcohol consumption
Advancing age
No childbirth or no breastfeeding
Family history of breast cancer
Early menarche (< 12 years of age) or late menopause ( > 55 years of age)
History of ovarian cancer or endometrial cancer
History of benign breast...more
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MBBS, MS - Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Gynaecologist•Noida
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Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in the tissues of the breast. It occurs in both women and men, although breast cancer in men is rare.

Risk factors:

Lack of physical activity
Alcohol consumption
Advancing age
No childbirth or no breastfeeding
Family history of breast cancer
Early menarche (< 12 years of age) or late menopause ( > 55 years of age)
History of ovarian cancer or endometrial cancer
History of benign breast...more
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MBBS, MD Radiation Oncology

Oncologist•Surat
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Women love the fact that breastfeeding can safeguard them from general illnesses such as cold and fever. However, there is a bigger pie to cheer about. Apparently, it has been found that breastfeeding can lower the risk of breast cancer as well. Not to forget, breastfeeding is extremely crucial for a baby. It can help him/her to increase immunity and stay away from major diseases.

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A study published in the Lancet, 2002 showed that women who breastfeed f...more
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MCh Endocrine Surgery

Endocrine Surgeon•Lucknow
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Breast cancer is a very common form of cancer that develops in the cells of your breast. The cancer typically forms in either the ducts of your breast (the pathway through which milk reaches the nipples from the glands) or the lobules (the glands which produce milk).

Breast cancer can affect both males and females. However, it is more commonly observed in women aged between 45-55 years.

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Signs and symptoms of breast cancer include the following-<...more
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MBBS, DGO, MS (Obstetrics & Gynecology)

Gynaecologist•Bangalore
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Breast cancer begins when the cells that are present in the breast start to go out of control. These cells generally form a tumor which can be seen on mammogram or one can feel it as a lump. The tumor is threatening if the cells can grow into the tissues that surround it or spread to other areas of the body. Breast cancer happens mostly in ladies. Here are a few methods with which you can prevent breast cancer-

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Oncologist•Lucknow
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Breast cancer is among the most common malignancy during pregnancy. Breast cancer during pregnancy or first postpartum year is not caused due to pregnancy but the hormonal changes during this period which can escalate its growth. Women s breast gets thick during pregnancy which makes it difficult to spot lumps or masses. Due to the thickened breast, cancer tumors during pregnancy get unnoticed and hence get diagnosed at an advanced stage. Therefore, it becomes important for women during pregnanc...more
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Gynaecologist•Jaipur
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Breast cancer is a very common form of cancer that develops in the cells of your breast. Cancer typically forms in either the ducts of your breast (the pathway through which milk reaches the nipples from the glands) or the lobules (the glands which produce milk).

Breast cancer can affect both males and females. However, it is more commonly observed in women aged between 45-55 years.

Look out for these symptoms!
Signs and symptoms of breast cancer include the following -
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IVF Specialist•Ahmedabad
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Breast cancer is usually genetic in nature and it may affect women whose mother or grandmother may have suffered from the disease. This disease may start from the inner portion of the milk duct, in which case it is called ductal carcinoma. In case the cancer initiated through the lobules, it is called lobular carcinoma. In order to find the existence of the disease on a timely basis, it is imperative to get regular screening done. This can also prevent the disease and its spread. Read on to find...more
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Homeopathy Doctor•Hooghly
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No, it may be due to infection, you should check it up by a gynaecologist, by proper homoeopathic treatment it is very much curable.
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Gynaecologist•Mumbai
If given for induction of ovulation chances are very high that it will be ineffective in this cycle because of missing twice
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