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7 Important Facts About Breast Cancer

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Common Cancer:

Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women worldwide, affecting millions of people each year.

 

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Risk Factors

Risk factors include age, family history, genetic factors (BRCA mutations), hormonal factors (early menstruation, late menopause), and lifestyle factors.

 

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Early Detection

Early detection through routine mammograms and self-examination increases treatment options and survival.

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Treatment Options

Treatment may include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and targeted therapy, depending on the stage and type of cancer.

 

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Survival Rates

Survival varies depending on the stage at diagnosis. If breast cancer is caught early, the five-year survival rate is over 90%.

 

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Awareness and Support

Breast cancer awareness campaigns promote early detection and support patients and families.

 

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Research and Advances

Ongoing research leads to new treatments and a better understanding of breast cancer biology, improving patient outcomes worldwide.

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