The Cancer Information Service in Germany said that breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in women, explaining that risk factors include family history (infection of the grandmother, mother, or sister), very early menstruation, or delayed menopause.
The information service added that the symptoms of breast cancer are:
- Changes in the nipples.
- Change in breast size.
- Bloody secretions.
- Infections.
- Redness or flaking of the skin on one breast.
You must consult a doctor as soon as you notice these symptoms in order to undergo timely treatment. Because early diagnosis of breast cancer increases the chances of recovery.
Breast cancer is treated with surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and anti-hormonal therapy.