Breast cancer is a development of the malignant tumor in the area of the glandular tissue of the breast. This type of the cancer is regarded as the most widespread diseases among women but this disease has been diagnosed in men many times.

Causes of the breast cancer:
- genetic predisposition
- fibrocystic disease
- radiation
- diabetes
- usage of the hormone drugs
- age
- hypothyroidism
Symptoms of the breast cancer:

- presence of hardenings or tumor-like formations in one or both mammary glands
- discharge from nipple of any character which are not connected with pregnancy or period of lactation
- erosion, crust, scale, ulceration in the area of the nipple
- deformity, edema of the mammary gland
- transparent or bloody discharge from the breast

In case of the appearance of these symptoms it is recommended to visit a breast physician who can diagnose your disease.
In order to treat breast cancer a combined approach is needed. Depending on the severity and spread of the tumor physicians are determined the safest and the most effective method of the treatment. Often physicians use a surgical intervention which means removal of the mammary gland. Also, at the initial stages there can be medicated, radiation, and endocrine therapy. The advanced medical drugs help to keep the mammary gland and effectively prevent the development of the tumor.