Breast Cancer Fighter

Breast cancer is cancer that starts in the breast tissue. The breasts are made up of fat, connective tissue, and gland tissue divided into areas called lobes. A network of tubes (ducts) spreads from the lobes towards the nipple.

The breasts are not usually the same size as each other. They may also feel different at different times of the month – for example, just before a period they can feel lumpy. Younger women have more glandular tissue in their breasts, which makes them dense. Once a woman is past her menopause, the glandular tissue is gradually replaced by fat, which is less dense.

An area of breast tissue leads into the armpit (axilla). The armpits have many lymph glands, also known as lymph nodes. They are part of the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system is made up of a network of lymph glands, connected throughout the body by tiny tubes called lymph vessels. Lymph is a yellow fluid that flows through the lymphatic system and eventually drains into veins. This system helps to get rid of waste products from the body.

Lymph glands are important in cancer care because any cancer cells that have broken away from a tumour can be carried by the lymph to the nearest lymph glands. If you have cancer, but no cancer cells in any of your lymph glands, your cancer is less likely to have spread.

This application designed to raise awareness of breast cancer and the importance of regular breast cancer screening. Early detection of breast cancer can increase your chances of survival significantly. The risk profile and the self-examination tool have been created to help you detect symptoms of breast cancer early.

With this application you can find about breast cancer, including risk factors, causes, symptoms, tests and treatment, and living with advanced breast cancer.