What Causes it/ risk factors Flashcards
1
Q
Breast Carcinoma
A
Multi-factorial
prolonged oestrogen exposure due to:
- early periods (menarche)
- late menopause
- no kids (nulliparous)
- breastfeeding
- combined pill
obesity, alcohol
genetics (BRCA)
2
Q
Fibrocystic Disease
A
cumulative effect of cyclical hormones (oestrogen and progesterone)
often becomes more bothersome before menstrual period and ease when period begins
3
Q
Ductal Papilloma
A
`unknown cause
