Factors that ensure the growth of the child and structural changes in the mother during pregnancy can also accelerate the cellular activities of breast cancer. Due to the changes the breast undergoes during pregnancy, masses and their growth may not be noticed in the early period, or even if they are noticed, they may be thought to be due to pregnancy and may not be emphasized. In addition, breast cancer may progress more rapidly during pregnancy, and there will be some difficulties in planning treatment since the child is a child. Surgical intervention can be performed after the first three months of pregnancy, which is the period when the child may be affected.

Risk Profile

More than 98% of patients are women. Any woman may be at risk.

Growth rate

Growth Rate in Breast Cancer: Although it varies according to age groups, it is generally accepted that a changed breast cell 'grows by dividing every 3 months'. In general, the time required for the first cell to reach 1 cm in size after degenerating is considered to be 5-8 years. It is known that at earlier ages, during pregnancy and during periods of hormonal irregularities, the cell proliferation rate can increase up to 6 times. This is where breast self-examination is important. The structure, which is very small when first caught, can grow and spread rapidly. If a change in the breast is noticed during pregnancy, a physician should be consulted.