Are Genetic Factors, Hormonal, and Environment Causes of Breast Cancer?

The causes of breast cancer until now are suspected as a result of a complex interaction of many factors such as genetic factors, hormonal, and the environment. The existence of genetic factors does not mean someone who has breast cancer genes would suffer from cancer, but only has a risk to develop cancer and can decrease these genes. Causes of cancer genes derived from parents to children without associated with sex.

Until now, many genes that cause cancer can not be identified. Among of them, which can be identified is the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes. It is estimated that 1 in 10 women will suffer breast cancer, and this possibility will increase up to 90 percent in women who have an aberration genes BRCA1 and / or BRCA2.

Families who have been identified to have genes, beside breast cancer also increase risk to suffer such as ovarium cancer, colon, and prostate.
To diagnose breast cancer, in addition to anamnesis about lump history and physical examination by a doctor, also done several check up such as mammography detection, USG and breast biopsy, and if suspected cancer, plus examinations to see whether there is the spread of another body organs. Breast cancer can spread to the lungs, liver, bones, and others.
Generally, the treatment of breast cancer is divided into two major groups, first, treatment for early stage cancer, the second phase of treatment for cancer information and relapse. Currently, the treatment of breast cancer includes surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and biological therapy. If the cancer is still in early stadium, then the operation can be done. Be aware!

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