What is cancer? Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the cells of the breast. A malignant tumor is a group of cancer cells that can grow into (invade) surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to distant areas of the body. The disease occurs almost entirely in women‚ but men can get it‚ too. Types of breast cancer Ductal carcinoma in situ Ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS; also known as intraductal carcinoma) is considered non-invasive or pre-invasive breast cancer. DCIS means
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Breast Cancer in Men Rose Marie Francis SCI/163 September 27‚ 2011 Dr. Leroy Isaacs Breast Cancer in Men Less than 1% of all breast cancer occurs in men‚ and although the disease is rare‚ the incidence appears to be increasing. Because men usually do not suspect breast cancer when they feel a lump in the breast‚ diagnosis frequently is delayed. Although screening for breast cancer is not recommended for men‚ radiographic imaging plays an important role in distinguishing benign conditions
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Persuasive Speech Title: Breast and Ovarian Cancer Purpose Statement: This speech has a primary goal of educating the audience and to give a better understanding of what breast cancer is and how it can be treated with detection by a vast variety of methods. It will also give better understanding that not only women but men also are susceptible to breast cancer. Introduction I. Attention: There are a number of researches done about breast and ovarian cancer. Breast cancer is the second largest
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Category: Health Theme: Breast Cancer Topic: The impact of breast cancer on the physical and psychological health of women in Jamaica Can you imagine losing all your hair‚ losing your breast the essence of your femininity? These are just some of the side effects of being diagnosed with breast cancer. According to the Merriam Webster Medical Dictionary‚ one of America’s most trusted dictionaries‚ Breast cancer is a malignant disease which results in an uncontrolled growth of breast cells caused by mutations
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|Prevention methods for breast cancer There are no known ways to prevent breast cancer[pic]. However‚ for women who are at increased risk of developing breast cancer and even for those who have just an average risk‚ there are tangible ways to reduce the risk of the disease advancing to an incurable stage‚ including: • Having a clinical breast exam[pic] every three years (for women who are under the age of 40) • Getting a mammogram every one to two years after age 40 (or possibly
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technology employed there. We have come a very long way since the 1800’s‚ specifically in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer. We are now able to catch it in much earlier stages and give much better and safer treatment. In the eighteen hundreds‚ the health care was quite different than it is today. Doctors did not know what really caused many diseases‚ such as breast cancer‚ which made them really hard to treat properly. They also had not yet discovered bacteria and harmful germs. Doctors
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Breast Cancer in England A Report Based on the Presentation of Statistical Information Dilruwa Rajapakse dr248 CB313 Group 04 Contents 1.0 Abstract ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------03 2.0 Introduction----------------------------------------------------------------------------03 3.0 Methodology --------------------------------------------------------------------------03 4.0 Findings---------------------------------------------------------------------------------04
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4/26/13 Breast Cancer Breast Cancer is a type of cancer originating from the breast tissue‚ most commonly from the inner lining of the milk ducts. Most commonly it is found in the inner lining of the milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Breast Cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the cells of the breasts. A malignant tumor is a group of cancer cells that can grow into surrounding tissues or spread to distant areas of the body. The disease occurs almost entirely in
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b Breast Cancer HCA/240 Cheryl Williams March 2nd 2012 ABOUT BREAST CANCER Cancer is very common among people of all ages. There are many different types of cancer and certain ones affect certain ages more. Among older people there are certain cancers that affect their age group more than others. One cancer that affects older adults more than any other age group is breast cancer. Breast cancer can both occur in men and women it is rare for a man to get breast cancer. CAUSES AND
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The causes of breast cancer are unknown‚ but there are many ways to prevent an increase in breast cancer risk. There are many factors that contribute to an increased risk of breast cancer and most people are not aware of it. Preventing an increase in breast cancer risk is easier than most people believe. Tamoxifen is a medication used for various medical issues including‚ a way to reduce breast cancer risk. Tamoxifen works by blocking out estrogen‚ a female hormone. Estrogen is responsible for
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