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Breast cancer
The breast is a special organ in mammals in which milk is formed post partum. Milk is the first and most important nutrient for the neonate. It is formed in the mammary glands (acini) and is excreted via ducts and the nipple. In addition to mammary glands, fat and connective tissue are also part of the breast.
Many diseases can affect the breast, most of which are harmless changes of the fat and connective tissue. However, the breast can also be affected by the most feared disease among women - breast cancer. Breast cancer is characterized by uncontrolled multiplication of various cells comprising the breast. Many different groups of malignant neoplasms are known and they are differentiated on the basis of the speed of disease progression and prognosis.
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On average breast cancer develops in every ninth woman. In your case we have found an increased risk for the development of breast cancer compared to the risk of the general population. If the disease appears and is discovered early, women can live normal and healthy lives after a medical treatment is complete. That is why breast self-exams are very important when one is 20 years old or more. The best time for it is between the 8th and 12th day of the menstrual cycle, which is when any changes in the breast tissue can be easily found. When self-examining, pay attention to any hard masses you may come across and which are present for more than one month, any discharge coming from the breasts and any changes in size and shape of the breast.
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The influence of genes
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Breast cancer belongs to the class of diseases whose appearance is attributable to the genes to a large extent. Heritability of such diseases is relatively high, but it usually does not surpass 50%. Genes often determine congenital malformations that are unresponsive to environmental influences; however, an adequate behaviour and lifestyle can nevertheless substantially influence the appearance of the disease.