Reasons for Breast Cancer:

Breast cancer occurs when cells in the breast tissue divide and grow uncontrollably, forming a tumour. The tumour can then invade surrounding tissue and potentially spread to other parts of the body through the bloodstream or lymph system. The exact cause of breast cancer is not fully understood, but a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors likely play a role.

Some known risk factors for breast cancer include:

• Age: The risk of breast cancer increases as a woman gets older.
• Gender: Women are at a higher risk of developing breast cancer than men.
• Family history: Women with a family history of breast cancer or certain genetic mutations, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, have a higher risk of developing the disease.
• Personal history: Women who have had breast cancer in one breast have a higher risk of developing cancer in the other breast.
• Reproductive and hormonal factors: Women who began menstruation at a young age, went through menopause later in life or never had children have a higher risk of breast cancer.
• Lifestyle factors: Certain lifestyle factors, such as alcohol consumption, being overweight or obese, lack of physical activity and exposure to certain environmental toxins, may increase the risk of breast cancer.

It’s important to note that the presence of one or more risk factors does not necessarily mean that a woman will develop breast cancer. Breast cancer is a complex disease, and many different factors are likely to be involved in its development. Additionally, many women who develop breast cancer have no known risk factors.