For my assignment I have chosen to write about breast cancer. Breast cancer is a form of cancer that forms in the tissue of the breast. It is mostly common in women, although men can get it. The risk factors that can contribute to a person getting breast cancer are, gender, age, genes, heritage, and breast density. Breast cancer is most commonly found in women due to the constant exposure to estrogen and progesterone. The next risk factor is age. The older you are, the higher the risk of developing breast cancer becomes. Your genes can also be a risk factor for developing breast cancer. It can come from your genes that were passed down from your mother or father, or other times, it can just be a strong family history. The next risk factor is your heritage. Often times, race plays a big part in the risk of breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed form of cancer in African American women. The last risk factor is breast density. It has be recently proven to show that dense breast tissue is also a risk factor for developing breast cancer.
There are ways to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Limiting your alcohol consumption, not smoking, control your weight, be active, breast feed, and limit your exposure to hormone therapy. The more alcohol you drink, the greater your risk of developing breast cancer. Limit yourself to 1 or 2 drinks a day. There is evidence that shows smoking is linked to breast cancer, quitting now can greatly reduce the chance of getting breast cancer. Taking care of yourself overall can help reduce the chance of getting breast cancer, or any cancer for that matter. Being proactive and taking it upon yourself to get checked out a do regular mammograms is all it takes to help you live a happy healthy life.