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Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, affecting millions of people each year.
Risk factors include age, family history, genetic factors (BRCA mutations), hormonal factors (early menstruation, late menopause), and lifestyle factors.
Early detection through routine mammograms and self-examination increases treatment options and survival.
Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy, depending on the stage and type of cancer.
Survival varies depending on the stage at diagnosis. If breast cancer is caught early, the five-year survival rate is over 90%.
Breast cancer awareness campaigns promote early detection and support patients and families.
Ongoing research leads to new treatments and a better understanding of breast cancer biology, improving patient outcomes worldwide.