Dharamshila Cancer Hospital & Research Canter is one of the best breast cancer treatment centers situated in the lap of Delhi, India. At DHRC, we strongly believe that everybody should be well aware of the symptoms, cure and prevention techniques of breast cancer. There are multiple things which can you undertake to control and minimize its dreadful symptoms.

3. • UNFORTUNETLY, breast cancer is the leading
cancer among women in India.
• FORTUNATELY, it is one of the most easily
detectable type of cancer.

4. • UNFORTUNETLY, 1 in every 22 women stands
the risk of developing it during her lifetime.
• FORTUNATELY, the survival rate is as high as
98% if caught early.

5. • UNFORTUNETLY, breast cancer is not openly
talked about.
• FORTUNATELY, that can change.
If, we take a step today!!!

7. What is Breast Cancer?
Breast Cancer is a tumor arising from the cells of the breast, wherein cells
divide and grow without normal control. Most commonly from the inner
lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk.

8. Symptoms of Breast Cancer

9. Lump in the breast
Most breast lumps are not cancerous. All breast lumps,
however, need to be evaluated by a doctor.

10. Nipple discharge
Breast discharge is a common problem and is rarely a symptom of cancer.
Discharge is most concerning if it is from only one breast or if it is bloody.
In any case, all breast discharge should be evaluated.

11. Nipple Inversion
Nipple inversion is a common variant of normal nipples, but nipple
inversion that is a new development can be of concern.

12. Changes in Breast Skin
Changes in the skin of the breast include redness, changes in texture, and
puckering. These changes are usually caused by skin diseases but
occasionally can be associated with breast cancer.

13. Risk Factors

14. Uncontrollable risk factors
• Gender: Being a woman is the main risk for breast
cancer. While men also get the disease, it is about
100 times more common in women than in men.
• Age: The chance of getting breast cancer goes up as a woman
gets older. About 2 of 3 women with invasive breast cancer
are 55 or older when the cancer is found.

15. Cont.
• Genetic risk factors: About 5% to 10% of
breast cancers are thought to be linked to
inherited changes (mutations) in certain
genes.
• Family history: Breast cancer risk is higher among women
whose close blood relatives have this disease. The relatives
are from the mother’s side of the family.

16. Cont.
• Personal history of breast cancer: A woman with cancer in one breast has a
greater chance of getting a new cancer in the other breast or in another part
of the same breast. This is different from a return of the first cancer (called
a recurrence).
• Dense breast tissue: Dense breast tissue means there is more gland tissue and
less fatty tissue. Women with denser breast tissue have a higher risk of breast
cancer. Dense breast tissue can also make it harder for doctors to spot
problems on mammograms.

17. Cont.
• Race: Overall, white women are slightly more likely to get breast cancer
than Asian, Hispanic, and Native-American women have a lower risk of
getting and dying from breast cancer.

18. Controllable risk factors
• Not having children or having them later in life:
Women who have had not had children, or who
had their first child after age 30, have a slightly
higher risk of breast cancer.
• Recent use of birth control pills: Studies have
found that women who are using birth control
pills have a slightly greater risk of breast cancer
than women who have never used them.

19. Cont.
• Not breastfeeding: Some studies have
shown that breastfeeding slightly lowers
breast cancer risk, especially if the
breastfeeding lasts 1½ to 2 years.
• Alcohol: The use of alcohol is clearly linked
to an increased risk of getting breast cancer.

20. Cont.
• Being overweight or obese: Being overweight or obese increases your risk
of developing breast cancer.
• Lack of exercise: Studies show that exercise reduces breast cancer risk. The
only question is how much exercise is needed. One study found that as
little as 1 hour and 15 minutes to 2½ hours of brisk walking per week
reduced the risk by 18%. Walking 10 hours a week reduced the risk a little
more.

21. Prevention is better than cure

24. Thank you for your participation…
Be Aware, Make Aware!!!

25. Contact Us
Be Aware, Make Aware!!!
Dharamshila Hospital And Research Centre (Your Partner in Cancer Care
since 1994)
Address : Vasundhara Enclave, Near New Ashok Nagar Metro Station
Delhi – 110096 (India)
Patient Helpline : +91-11-43066353
Patient Helpline ( For International Patient) : 91+9818422922
E-mail id : contact@dhrc.in
Website : www.dhrc.in