European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

BREAST CANCER AND WOMEN HEALTH

Asha Ananda Kamble*

ABSTRACT

Breast Cancer is one of the diseases which develop as tumors in the breast. Tumor is the uncontrolled growth of epithelial and stromal cell present in the breast Organ. It is amongst one of the leading type on the cancer in women. But rarely developed in males. It is most commonly observed in developed countries. Breast cancer is 100 times more in women than in men. The factors of developing the Breast Cancer is Age, Family history, Breast pathology, Reproductive health, Hormone changes and Lifestyle factor. The Sever pain in the Breast region is the main symptom. The diagnosis technique such as Magnetic resonance Imaging, Ultrasound and Mammography are improving day by day. There are total four stages of breast cancer. The Treatment lies as per the severity of the cancer spread. The Treatment and management of Breast Cancer are Surgery, Hormone therapy, Radiation Therapy, and Chemotherapy; with least side effects. Preventive majors for developing Breast cancer are common and economic. Healthy Diet, Daily physical activity, Low stress level, Prohibition of alcohol and cigarette smoking, Maintains of proper Reproductive Health such as pregnancy and breast feeding. Survival is observed in the case where there is an early stage diagnosis of tumors.

Keywords: Breast cancer, Breast carcinoma, Tumors, Reproductive Health, Surgery, Chemotherapy.