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Breast Cancer Causes

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. Almost 41,000 American women die of breast cancer every year. Breast cancer occurs over a hundred times more commonly in women than in men. Statistical analysis reveals that white women are at a higher risk of developing malignant breast cancer than Asians or Hispanics. While there are no exact causes of breast cancer, certain conditions and factors increase its chances of occurring.

Alterations of the Female Reproductive System Breast cancer is closely related to the functions of female reproductive system. There have been incidences of women developing breast cancer after an overexposure to female reproductive hormones. Different stages of life that involve hormonal alterations, such as breast-feeding and menopause, significantly impact the risk of developing malignant tumors.

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is a treatment that is used to sustain hormones in menopausal women. This treatment is closed related to the risk of developing breast cancer. Many cases of females receiving HRT and developing breast cancer in their later years have been documented.

Obesity and Unhealthy Lifestyle Practices Breast cancer is more common in obese females than in healthy women. Obesity plays an important role in the progression of a malignant tumor. Managing obesity and cutting down on fats can effectively control the condition. Other risk factors that increase the chances of causing breast cancer include alcohol dependence and unhealthy lifestyle practices, including stress.

Age itself is a risk factor for breast cancer. Age degenerates living cells, initiating their wear and tear process. Hormones that control different cellular activities start to malfunction, resulting in retarded cell growth. These factors cause dormant cancer genes to become actively dominant, resulting in full-blown breast cancer.

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