Case Study 1: Breast Cancer Situation: The client is a 50-year-old female teacher who was notified of an abnormal screening mammogram. Diagnosis of infiltrating ductal carcinoma was made following a stereotactic needle biopsy of a 1.5 x 1.5 cm lobulated mass at the 3:00 position in her left breast. The client had a modified radical mastectomy with lymph node dissection. The sentinel lymph node and 11 of 16 lymph nodes were positive for tumor. Estrogen receptors and progesterone receptors were
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Breast Cancer in African American Women Tristian L. Richard Southern University and A&M College Breast Cancer in African American Women Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women in the United States‚ according to the American Cancer Society (2012). It is also the principle cause of death from cancer among women globally. The U.S. has one of the highest incidence rates worldwide‚ just under 30% of cancer in women are breast cancer (BreastCancer.Org‚ 2012). It is estimated
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Abstract Introduction Breast cancer remains a significant scientific‚ clinical and societal challenge. This gap analysis has reviewed and critically assessed enduring issues and new challenges emerging from recent research‚ and proposes strategies for translating solutions into practice. Methods More than 100 internationally recognised specialist breast cancer scientists‚ clinicians and healthcare professionals collaborated to address nine thematic areas: genetics‚ epigenetics and epidemiology;
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For many years‚ the disease of breast cancer has terrified women across America. Breast cancer is an internal tumor in the breast that is not easily noticeable to the naked eye. In the story of Abigail Adams we learn that 200 years ago cancer was simply a death sentence. When Abigail developed breast cancer‚ treatment could easily be as deadly as the disease. The advances in technology and numerous treatment options as well as educating women in early detection has greatly evolved over time. In
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Purpose/Topic: Breast cancer in Men/Females Opening with Impact: “Please stand if you know of any one that has or had breast cancer. Now‚ remain standing if that person survived it. According to the American Cancer Society it is projected that in 2011-2012‚ 450 men and 39‚520 women will die from breast cancer.” Speaker Credibility= Statistic Slide: Project Slide then I will state with audience members still standing‚ “1 in 8 women and 1 in 1‚000 men will develop breast cancer over the course
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Title: Breast Cancer Specific Purpose: To inform the audience of how simple steps can help them catch breast cancer in its earlier stages before it is too late. Central Idea/ Thesis: Through the help of mammograms‚ self-examinations‚ and funding you can find a way to either detect breast cancer in its earlier stages or possibly be able to prevent it all together. Introduction I. “Each year‚ about 192‚000 women and 1‚900 men in the United States are diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. And
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Breast Cancer [pic] Yakedia Patrick 04-29-13 4th Hour
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paper on Breast Cancer‚ in this paper I will talk about why I chose Breast Cancer‚ why breast cancer means so much to me‚ and what to look for when doing a self-exam. I chose to write about breast cancer because it is a serious disease that most individuals mainly women put on the back burner cause they think it’s nothing. I also chose to write about Breast cancer because I thought it might help raise more awareness for not only women but also men. Men need to know about Breast Cancer so they know
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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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