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Facts about Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is one of the most common forms of human malignancy. The cumulative lifetime probability of developing breast cancer is 12 %. Women over the age of 50 years have the highest risk of developing breast cancer. If you or a loved one has a breast cancer that a physician failed to diagnose, please contact the New York law offices of Ronemus & Vilensky to speak with an experienced malpractice lawyer who will fight for you. 

Factors/Causes in the Development of Breast Cancer

• Genetic — Women whose relatives have or had breast cancer have an increased risk of developing breast cancer themselves. First degree relatives (siblings, parents and children) have a two- to three-fold increase in risk in developing breast cancer as compared to the rest of the general population.
• Endocrine — Early age of menarche (the onset of menstrual cycle), late onset of menopause, never having borne a child, and late age at first pregnancy appear to be associated with an increased incidence of breast cancer. Prolonged use of estrogens and oral contraceptive (> ten years) may also increase the risk of developing breast cancer.
• Environmental — Studies of women in post-World War II Japan indicate that the incidence of breast cancer may also increase with radiation exposure.
• Dietary — Fat intake is also thought to be related to the incidence of breast cancer.

Some of the Most Common Signs and Symptoms of Breast Cancer

• Suspicious mass
  
• Nipple discharge
  
• Painful breast
  
• Reddened breast

Since breast cancer cannot be prevented, early diagnosis and treatment is critical. This can be accomplished through monthly breast self-examinations. However, when breast cancer goes undetected by a physician, the cancer is given the opportunity to advance to a more serious stage. This failure to diagnose breast cancer increases the risk of harm to the patient: the higher the stage of the cancer, the lower the cure rate. Cancers of more advanced stages have higher recurrence and mortality rates. If you or a loved one has breast cancer, contact Ronemus & Vilensky for a confidential case assessment by an experienced malpractice attorney. 

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