What Body Organs Are Affected By Breast Cancer?
Breast cancer is the cancer in the cells of the breast. Exact causes of breast cancer are not known. Among the contributing factors use of birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, drinking alcohol, over weight, not having children or having first child after 35 years of age and hereditary factors are important. One of the features of breast cancer is that it can metastasize or spread to other parts of the body. Most affected parts of the body are lymph nodes of surrounding areas, bones, liver and lungs. Cancerous cells can travel through lymphatic system.
