The exact cause of breast cancer is unknown and there are no fixed causes for breast cancer. Myths in identifying the causes of breast cancer are more prevalent than the real cause.Some of the causes that have been collectively associated with breast cancer are:
- The chances of breast cancer depends on age, as the person gets older the chances of it are more
- Family history of close relative like mother, sister and daughter who has been diagnosed with breast cancer increases the risk factor.
- Early start onset of menses and early menopause are also associated with breast cancer
- Exposure to radioactive rays are carcinogenic and increases the chances of breast cancer
- Using hormone replacement therapy might also cause it
- Exposure to harmful chemicals (working in a chemical factory that uses harmful chemicals like Organochlorines)
- Late childbearing
With the increased number of breast cancer there has also been increase in the diagnostic tool that can help in identifying the onset of the disease.The diagnostic tools have been listed below:
Mammogram
The first diagnostic tool to identify breast cancer is Mammogram. It is an X-ray of the breast that can show the presence of abnormal growth lumps in the breast area.
Ultra-Sonography
Use of high frequency sound waves often identifies whether the lump is filled with liquid or solid for further investigation
Aspiration
Fine needle is inserted in the lump to take the tissue or liquid out from the lump and then a biopsy is performed to test for carcinoma.
Surgical Biopsy
Surgical biopsy removes a small part of lump by surgery and then the lump is tested for further diagnosis.
Occasionally, a physician fails to diagnose breast cancer. In that case,you may have a medical malpractice claim against the physician..
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