Breast Cancer: "A Curse To Every Female Species"



As the name suggests it's a cancer in the breast of a person.
Previously only female species were observed effected by this disease
but in the recent years it is found that some of the males are also
falling prey to breast cancer. This disease is generally seen among
matured women in the age group of 50 years and above. Every year lots
of women become victim of breast cancer that ultimately leads to their
death.

Our medical science has not yet reached to the roots of this disease,
however during the recent years our scientists and experts in the
related fields are continuously progressing in the fight against
breast cancer. Today one can find many options in the treatment of
breast cancer and can opt according to the stage and requirements of
the disease.

Stages of breast cancer
The disease of breast cancer can be divided into many stages according
to the symptoms and the nature of occurrence. The measure of the tumor
inside the breast also plays an important role in deciding the stage
of the disease. The different stages can be described into three parts
as follows:

- Early stage- The early stage of breast cancer can be subdivided into
these three different stages:

1. Stage 0- in this stage there is no evidence of cancer cells
breaking through the normal tissue.

2. Stage I- In this stage the cancer cells are seen breaking through
or invading the neighboring tissue and in this stage the tumor measure
upto 2 cm.

3. Stage II- In this stage the tumor measure at least 2cm or upto 5cm
and the

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