Breast cancer is one of the most common cancer that affects women. It occurs when breast cells begin to grow and divide uncontrollably, forming a lump

In about 80% of breast cancer cases, the cancer is invasive i.e. can spread beyond the breast, potentially reaching nearby lymph nodes or even distant organs through the bloodstream or lymphatic system.

It is most common in women over age 30, it can also affect younger women — and in rare cases, men can develop breast cancer too.

Common symptoms may include:

A change in size, shape, or contour of one breast
A lump or mass in the breast — sometimes as small as a pea
A thickened area in the breast or underarm
Nipple discharge — may be clear or blood-stained

Early detection increases chances of survival by 95%