What are the main causes of breast cancer?

Between 80 and 90% of the disease manifestations are the result of factors that alter the genetic structure (DNA) of the cells.

These include external factors such as the environment, habits and lifestyles, or internal factors such as hormones and immunological conditions, which lead to genetic mutations in the structure of cells.

Although genetic factors are decisive in the onset of cancer, cases that are exclusively due to hereditary, family and ethnic factors are not common.

In addition, it is important to point out that genetic factors can make some people more susceptible to the action of carcinogens.

That is why one of our pillars of action is to raise awareness, so that more people know about the disease and the importance of prevention and early diagnosis.

When breast cancer is detected early, the chances of curing the disease are up to 95%.

Learn more about the subject on the www.inca.gov.brwebsite

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There are four subcategories of the disease and, therefore, steps must be taken according to each diagnosed case for the treatments to be successful. It is important to remember beforehand that responses to treatments vary from one woman to another, due to the unique metabolism traits of each organism.

What is metastasis?

Metastasis is an invasion made by cancer cells to other organs in the body of an individual who initially had neoplasia in only one organ. In the case of breast cancer, for example, the tumour invades even the tissues of the lungs.