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Breast Cancer: A serious threat

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 What is a Breast Cancer? It is an abnormal growth of cells in the breast tissue, which presents as a lump which can be either painless or painful.  As per WHO, In 2022, there were 2.3 million women who were diagnosed with breast cancer and 670000 deaths globally . This is not a region specific cancer, but can occur to any women and at any age. Diagnosis Of Breast Cancer It can be done either by screening tests and by discussing the symptoms experienced by the individual. Tests include mammography, X-ray, MRI. Causes of Breast Cancer:- Increased body weight Early menstruation Late menopause Genetic mutations in BRCA1,2 and PALB-2 genes Symptoms:- Lump in the breast  Altered texture of breast skin Blood discharge from nipple Rough areolar area Inverted nipple Red and swollen lymph nodes Inflamed nodes in the armpit area Cancer Awareness:-  A female should be fully  aware of all the changes that tend to occur in them and should be able to acknowledge the dive...