Breast cancer is a pathology that occurs when cells in breast tissue begin to grow uncontrollably. These form a cluster of cells called a “tumor” that can be benign or malignant.
If the cells continue to grow and spread to other parts of the body, a malignant tumor occurs.
Causes
As with other types of cancer, the causes come from mutations produced in certain genetic factors essential for the correct functioning of the cell cycle: oncogenes and prooncogenes.
On the other hand, it is important to highlight that the risk of suffering from breast cancer increases after the age of 50, especially if there is a family history of ovarian cancer and late menopause.
According to experts from the Breast Cancer Organization, the commonly associated risk factors are the following:
- Age.
- Obesity.
- Smoking.
- Alcoholism.
- Sedentary lifestyle.
- Use of hormone replacement therapy.
- Exposure to ionizing radiation before age 30.
- Early appearance of the first menstruation, among others.
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