Breast cancer is cancer that starts in the tissue of breast.They are normally two types of breast cancer.Ductal cancer that start in tube that move milk from breast to nipple and lobular cancer which starts in lobules that produce milk.Causes or risk that expose you to get breast cancer are:==>    Age and gender -women get breast cancer 100 times more than men.As you get older your chances of getting cancer increases ==>    Family history of breast cancer -it is important to study your family tree and know danger you are exposed to,if a relative has had breast ,ovarian or colon cancer you have high risk of getting breast cancer.==>Genes – if you have gene prone to developing breast cancer such BRCA2,which normally produce protein that protect cancer.If it is passed to you by your parent ,then you have high risk of getting cancer in your life time.==>Menstrual cycle -For those women who get their period early before age of 12yrs or went to menopause late after age of 55yrs,have increased risk to get breast cancer.==>Alcohol use -Excessive drinking like taking more than two glasses of alcohol dairy subjects you to higher risk of cancer. ==>Childbirth – Women who have never had children or who get them at their thirties.statistics show that women who become pregnant more than once or at an early age reduce risk of getting cancer.==>DES – If you take diethylstilbestrol (DES) to prevent miscarriage you may have an increased risk of breast cancer after in your forties. ==>Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) – You have a higher risk for breast cancer if you have received hormone replacement therapy for long.Most women use it to reduce the symptoms of menopause.==>Obesity -Being overweight increases you chance to get breast cancer.The fact behind that is obese women produce more estrogen, which can enhance the development of breast cancer. ==>Radiation – If you have received radiation therapy in your life time as a child or as you grow to treat cancer of the chest area.The younger you start such radiation, the higher your risk – more so if the radiation was given when a female was developing breasts.

You should know some of the general (non-specific) signs and symptoms of cancer. But remember , having any of these does not mean that you have cancer – many other things cause these signs and symptoms, too.Unexplained weight lossMost people with cancer will lose weight at some point. An unexplained weight loss of 10 pounds or more (when you’re not trying to lose weight) may be the first sign of cancer. This happens most often with cancers of the pancreas, stomach, esophagus, or lung.FeverFever is very common with cancer, but it more often happens after cancer has spread from where it started. Almost all patients with cancer will have fever at some time, especially if the cancer or its treatment affects the immune system. This can make it harder for the body to fight infection. Less often, fever may be an early sign of cancer, such as blood cancers like leukemia or lymphoma.FatigueFatigue is extreme tiredness that does not get better with rest. It may be an important symptom as cancer grows. It may happen early, though, in cancers like leukemia, or if the cancer is causing blood loss, which can happen with some colon or stomach cancers.PainPain may be an early symptom with some cancers such as bone cancers or testicular cancer. A headache that does not go away or respond to treatment may be a symptom of a brain tumor. Back pain can be a symptom of cancer of the colon, rectum, or ovary. Most often, pain that is linked to cancer is a symptom of cancer that has already metastasized (spread from where it started).Skin changesAlong with cancers of the skin (see the next section), some other cancers can cause skin symptoms or signs that can be seen. These signs and symptoms include:darker looking skin (hyperpigmentation)yellowish skin and eyes (jaundice)reddened skin (erythema)itchingexcessive hair growthLung cancer symptoms are commonly not experienced until the disease had advanced, sometimes delaying diagnosis. The symptoms of lung cancer also mimic the symptoms of other benign illnesses.The most common lung cancer symptoms experienced are :1.Onset of wheezing2.Recurrent pneumonia or bronchitis3.Shortness of breath4.A persistent cough that does not go away5.Coughing up blood6.Hoarseness7.Weight loss or loss of appetiteIf you are experiencing any of the above Lung cancer symptoms, please see your doctor. The symptoms described are also symptoms for many other illnesses. Consult your physician for a definitive diagnosis.