The number one form of cancer associated with women is?   breast   ovarian   lung   cervical

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The number one form of cancer associated with women is?
 
breast
 
ovarian
 
lung
 
cervical
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Cancer in women

According to health psychologists, cancer is one of the leading causes of death and depression in the modern world and is on the rise in the global population. Although the type of cancer individuals are most prone to differs across the globe, the most common type of cancer among women is skin cancer, followed by breast, lung, and ovarian cancer.

Breast cancer originates in the breast cells and spreads to the lymph nodes under the armpits. There are several risk factors for developing breast cancer:

  • Drinking excessive alcohol.
  • Being obese or overweight.
  • Having a sedentary lifestyle.
  • Disinterest in becoming pregnant.
  • Not breastfeeding their children.
  • Using some form of birth control, particularly oral contraceptives.
  • Undergoing post-menopausal hormone therapy.

Health psychologists working in clinics and hospitals are usually consulted for dealing with these issues.

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