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You must have heard about the pink October! It’s the month for breast cancer awareness. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, with favorable outcomes if detected early. This demands the utmost importance of spreading awareness and knowledge about breast cancer. When the breast cells enlarge or multiply uncontrollably, they form a mass or tumor that results in breast cancer. It is a common dilemma In females, but it can occur in males as well. It is not very frequent before the age of 50 years in women. It can be benign or malignant. The malignant tumors can grow, invade, and spread to adjoining areas of the breast. They can travel through the blood and form new growths in different locations, resulting in active metastasis.It is better to know more about the signs, symptoms, and risk factors of breast cancer so that you can evaluate yourself and get help at the first signs! Treatment depends upon the type of cancer, the stage at which it is presented, the patient’s age and preferences, and some other factors. It usually involves surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, etc.