Breast cancer refers to the abnormal growth and mutation of cells in the milk ducts or lobules of the breast. A few facts about cancer may help you notice its prevalence and the probability of prevention. Across the globe, breast cancer is the second most common type of cancer after lung cancer. North America, Australia and Europe have reported the highest incidence of breast cancer. In the last 30 years, reported incidence of breast cancer has heightened to 35% in the west. More than 5, 00,000 people die of breast cancer each year. Contrary to the belief that breast cancer is diagnosed in women, over time, numbers of males are being detected with breast cancer. Though it isn’t a genetic disease, there exist very high chances of women whose mother, sister or aunt had been diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 50. Self breast examination is the best way to detect any abnormality in the breast though doctors and numerous healthcare experts believe that ...