Breast cancer Essays & Research Papers

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...

I. Introduction A. Description of the Disease Normal cells grow, divide and die in an orderly fashion. In an adult, cells in most parts of the body divide only to replace worn-out cells and to repair injuries (Cuevas, 2007). However, these normal cells may be exposed to agents that cause their transformation to cancer cells. These agents are termed as “carcinogenic”. Another theory of how cancer develops states that the body itself produces abnormal cells. Normally, these abnormal cells...

Annual Mammograms: Early Detection Saves Lives Breast cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in women today. According to the Mayo Clinic Breast Cancer Book, increased mammography screenings has led to an increase in the incidence of breast cancer annually by 1% since 1980 (277). The Merriam Webster dictionary defines a mammogram as an X­ray picture of the breast. Screening mammograms check for breast cancer in a women who have no signs or symptoms of the disease. ...

Breast Cancer is the number one disease for women in the United States of America. Over 1 million women have had this disease, some have survived or they’re deceased. Scientist over the years has been researching this disease to find a cure. Breast Cancer is a tumor that starts in the cells of the breast. The way the cancer forms, the tumor is a group of cancer cells that grows into a surrounding of tissues or areas of the body. Breast Cancer can come from your family history, race and...

* One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. * * Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women. * Each year it is estimated that over 220,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die. * Although breast cancer in men is rare, an estimated 2,150 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 410 will die each year. Breast Cancer is a malignant...

Topic: Breast Cancer General Purpose: To Persuade Specific Purpose: At the end of my speech the audience will know the importance of breast cancer. Central Idea: Breast cancer is a type of cancer where cells in the breast divide and grow without control. (cancer.org) Introduction I. Have you ever known anyone affected with breast cancer? II. Breast cancer is a type of cancer...

Breast Cancer, is cancer that start in the tissues of the breast of men and women. In some rare cases, it is known that breast cancer can start in other areas of the breast. Such as, the mammary gland, lobules, areola, nipple, lactiferous ducts, and the subcutaneous fat. It is known, that there are two types of breast cancer: Ductal Carcinoma- starts in the tubes (ducts) that move milk from the breast to the nipple.1 This is the most common cancer in woman. Lobular Carcinoma- starts in the...

Breast Cancer Breast Cancer the words that most women dread to hear form their doctor. Breast cancer is a lump that forms in the breast area and sometimes can be a lump in the arm pit. As I do more research on breast cancer, I see that the lump in a malignant tumor that starts off in the cells of the breast. A malignant tumor is a group of cancer cells that can grow into surrounding tissues or spread to distant areas of the body. (Breast Cancer, 2012). There are several types of Breast Cancer...

Do you know what is breast cancer? Breast cancer is a malignant tumour that develops from cells in the breast. How breast cancer spreads to other parts of the body? The cancer cells grow and divide out of control, invading and damaging nearby tissues and organs. Cancer cells also break away from the original tumour and enter the bloodstream or lymphatic system. This spread of the cancer is called metastasis. Breast cancer may appear as a lump but there are many different types of breast lumps....

The current event article I read was “Obama on National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.” It was a proclamation by the president of the United States , speaking our about breast cancer awareness. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and even though the US is making great strides in the fight against breast cancer, every year more than 200, 000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer and of those 200,00, tens of thousands are in jeopardy of losing their life to this awful disease....

Breast Cancer Eva Caballero School of Health Professions Abstract Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant cells (cancer) form in the tissues of the breast (Hail, 2011). It is considered a heterogeneous disease – differing by individual, age group, and even kinds of cells within the tumors themselves (Hail, 2011). There are several types of breast carcinomas including Ductal Carcinoma In Situ, Invasive Lobular Carcinoma, and Male Breast Cancer (Yi-Bin & David, 2011). Some methods...

 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)....

Cristian Davalos 2nd Period There are many different types of breast cancer. For example, breast cancer can begin in different areas of the breast like the ducts, the lobules, or in some cases, the tissue in between. In this essay I will explain the different types of breast cancer. I will also talk about the symptoms many women have when they get breast cancer. Then I will explain the treatments for breast cancer, and the alternative treatments. First of all, there are two main types of...

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....

Speech Outline Introduction Attention Getter: Women survive breast cancer everyday through early detection and treatment, but have you ever place yourself in the shoes of someone diagnose with breast cancer? Specific Purpose: To inform the audience on the Symptoms/ Risk, Treatment, and how a person can possibly lower the risk of breast cancer. Credibility: Thesis Statement: With breast cancer being one of the most common and leading cancers of death many women survive...

Interviewer: Interviewee: Interview Topic: Breast Cancer Question 1 Tell me a little about your self. Answer 1 My name is ------ I am 69 years old. I am a widow and a mother of four. I was diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 33. The second time I was diagnosed was in the 90’s I can’t remember how old I was. I am getting a lil old. Question 2 How did you find out you had breast cancer? Answer 2 Your grandpa and me went to a new years eve party and while we were there my...

Speech Outline Title: Breast cancer amongst women in the United States Specific Purpose: To inform the audience on the Symptoms/ Risk, Treatment, and how a person can possibly lower the risk of breast cancer. Thesis Statement: Women survive breast cancer everyday through early detection and treatment. Introduction: I. Have you ever place yourself in the shoes of someone diagnose with breast cancer? II. One in every 8th women in the world has breast cancer and most of them don’t...

Outline Thesis: Breast cancer, however, remains one of the major concerns in the medical field, mainly because it has many forms and happens to strike a large number of women. I-Cancer as the disease of the twentieth century A-Definition of cancer B-Statistics on cancer victims II-The nature of breast cancer A-Breast cancer as a leading cause of death among women B-Types of breast cancer 1-In situ cancers 2-Invasive cancers 3-Inflammatory cancers III-Causes of breast cancer...

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...

Breast Cancer Facts & Figures  2013-2014 Contents Breast Cancer Basic Facts 1 Breast Cancer Occurrence 4 Breast Cancer Risk Factors 11 Breast Cancer Screening 18 Breast Cancer Treatment 23 What is the American Cancer Society doing about breast cancer? 26 Sources of Statistics 29 References 30 Acknowledgments The production of this report would not have been possible without the efforts of: Rick Alteri, MD; Cammie Barnes, MBA;...

HLTEN502A COMPUTER ASSIGNMENT BREAST CANCER  Breast cancer starts in the breast tissue but in some rare cases it has been found in other areas of the breast, the 2 main types are known as Ductal carcinoma & lobular carcinoma. Breast cancer is described as invasive meaning the cancer has spread to surrounding tissue in the breast & non invasive meaning it has not yet spread to surrounding tissue. Many cancers are sensitive to the hormone estrogen causing it to grow and...

One woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every three minutes and one woman will die of breast cancer every thirteen minutes in the U.S. This is very sad but true. People know that it happens, but it’ll never happen to them, until it hits close to home. There are precautions that women can take to lower their risk of developing the disease. Knowing what to look for can save a life as far as early detection. The best thing that anyone can do is to educate themselves so that they are aware of...

Breast Cancer in Women In this essay I will be discussing breast cancer, a very serious issue that affects thousands of women each year. Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women and is the second leading cause of death in women ages 35 to 54. The majority of breast cancer cases are sporadic, meaning there is no family history of the disease. Only 5% to 10% of women with breast cancer have a family history. Although there is no known cure for breast cancer, by educating...

1 The Impact Breast Cancer has on the Patient and Family can be Challenging, and Taking Steps toward Healthy Support is Important for Recovery. Ruth A Whaley COM/156 April 29, 2012 Shelli Meade 2 Many patients with breast cancer know a breast cancer diagnosis affects family members and friends. Sometimes, the concerns and sudden changes caused by breast cancer, and the treatment become as overwhelming for family members and friends as they are for the patient. Acknowledging the...

Breast Cancer “Breast Cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the cell 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.” “Cancer begins when cells in a part of the body starts to grow out of control. There are many kinds of cancer but they all start because of out-of control growth of abnormal cells. ”...

Informative Speech Course Title: Public Speaking Course Code: COM 101 Title: Breast Cancer Presented by: Anna Kokkoni Reg. Number: K2005444 Do you know what is the link between Kylie Minogue, Sheryl Crow, Olivia Newton-John? Let me tell you a small story before I answer this question. My aunty Irene five years ago had a really bad pain in her right breast. Everybody use to tell her that it’s nothing. You don’t need to go to a specialist because from stress and nervous. One day...

Breast Cancer Cancer is a disease that affects millions of individuals each year, however, breast cancer, the second most common type of cancer among women, is particularly frightening. Breast cancer is a disease in which malignant cells form in the breast tissue. It is considered a diverse disease, contrary to age and family history. According to the National Cancer Institute, an anticipated 182,460 women will be diagnosed with and 40,480 women will die of cancer of the breast in 2008....

Breast Cancer [pic] Yakedia Patrick 04-29-13 4th Hour...

Yamilet Dominguez Speech: Breast Cancer Intro Attention Getter: Did you know both men and women are able to get breast cancer? Thesis Statement: According to US Breast Cancer Statistics it states that in 2013 there were more than 2.8 million women with history of breast cancer. But that’s not all, 2,240 invasive new cases were diagnosed in 2013 for breast cancer in men. Preview: When finding out about breast cancer, most people first like to know How did you know? Or What did you feel?...

Breast Cancer in Women As most of us look ahead into what we expect for our future, we will envision a life of good health, success and family. What if the health factor was not good? What if the woman in the family became ill with one of the most uprising and terminal illnesses. Breast cancer is a type of cancer which develops from a mutated gene. "One in 10 American women who live to be 70 develop breast cancer, with more than 180,000new cases diagnosed each year." (Predicting...

English 121 2E Early Detections and Treatments for Women with Breast Cancer There is a large quantity of women who are detected with breast cancer every day but they usually do not know a lot about it in terms of how it forms and the ways it could be treated. Breast cancer is a very serious disease that should not be ignored because if it is left untreated it can spread to other parts of the body and even take the life the women. Breast cancer is a dreadful disease that affects the fatty...

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...

Everyone has been touched by cancer; through family members, friends, or coworkers. Cancer does not discriminate; it affects people of all races, genders and classes. It is caused by a DNA glitch. DNA is a part of the cell that directs cell reproduction and growth. Instead of allowing for the normal, slow growth of new cells, the impaired DNA causes quick cell growth and reproduction, which takes a toll on the body. Breast cancer is a disease that mainly affects women and it is the leading type...

Breast Cancer Treatment Breast cancer is turning to be one of the top killer women in the world. This kind of cancerous tumor is attacking breast tissue of woman. A disease in which abnormal cells in the breast divide and multiply in an uncontrolled fashion. The cells can invade nearby tissue and can spread through the bloodstream and lymphatic system to others part of the body and start to kill the organ one by one. By giving a breast cancer treatment will decrease the number of...

90’s Smiling Bling – SenseEvents Plan and Develop Event Proposals and Bids 28 May 2014 Mrs ……. Event Manager TAFE Sydney Cnr Harris and Thomas Street Ultimo NSW 2007 Dear Mrs …………… SenseEvents Proposal As a representative of Senseevents, I am more than pleased to submit our event proposal for 90’s Smiling Bling that will be held on the 18 October 2014 at 1912 Jazz Dining Bar at Haymarket. The following enclosed documents will...

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...

Elijah Yap English II Mrs. Dudley I-Search 5/30/12 Part One The topic I picked to do my I-Search on is cancer. I picked this topic because I want to go into the field of medical research on cancer; it has always been my dream to find a way to cure cancer. The knowledge of this topic at my early age I think will help me figure if I want to continue on my path or whether to detour and go into another field. From what I have learned over the years about cancer is that it is a mutation of a...

Modern Pathology (2011), 1–10 & 2011 USCAP, Inc. All rights reserved 0893-3952/11 $32.00 MYC gene amplification is often acquired in lethal distant breast cancer metastases of unamplified primary tumors Aatur D Singhi1, Ashley Cimino-Mathews1, Robert B Jenkins2, Fusheng Lan2, Stephanie R Fink2, Hind Nassar1, Russell Vang1, John H Fetting3, Jessica Hicks1, Saraswati Sukumar3, Angelo M De Marzo1,3 and Pedram Argani1,3 1 Department of Pathology, Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions,...

Kaci Weaver Essay #1: Breast Cancer February 24, 2014 Have you ever been to a Breast Cancer Awareness basketball game or football game at your school? Many people go to support at those events, but aren’t really sure what breast cancer is all about. Breast cancer is cancerous cells that form in the breast. This paper will tell you about the many symptoms, causes, ways of diagnosis, treatments, and ways of prevention. ...

 I will be writing this 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...

 The Effects of Resveratrol on Breast Cancer Breast cancer is a major cause of death in women. Resveratrol is a non-estrogen, antioxidant phytochemical that is isolated from grapes. The effects of resveratrol on breast cancer tumor growth are examined in three articles. Cytochrome P450 (CYP) 19 enzyme catalyzes the rate-determining step of estrogen synthesis (Y.Wang et al., 2008). Its transcriptional control is highly specific in different cell types. Y. Wang investigated...

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...

Chronic Disease Risk Assessment Essay There are several types of cancer plaguing our world today, but breast cancer is the most common invasive cancer in females. Breast cancer accounts for 16% of all female cancers and 22.9% of invasive cancers in women. But breast cancer can also affect men. 18.2% of all cancer deaths worldwide, including males and females, are caused by breast cancer. According to the “National Cancer Institute”, 232,340 female breast cancers and 2,240 male breast...

Campaign Description Avon Fighting Breast Cancer Walk Avon Walk for Breast is a national series of 39-mile weekend fundraising events since in 2003 by the Avon Foundation. This event series is a project of the Avon Foundation for Women and is not affiliated with any other breast cancer organizations or programs. (Caggiano. E, 2012) Avon Walk in New York City Till today, Avon Fighting Breast cancer walk is going on in more than 50 countries which including Chicago, Malaysia and so...

Role of microRNA in Breast Cancer Introduction microRNA are a class of small, non-coding RNA molecules which regulate gene expression on post transcriptional level therefore affecting crucial body pathways and processes. Their deviant expression is associated with many diseases, cancer being one of them. They play important role in cancer initiation and progression as miRNA loci are statistically over-represented at fragile genomic regions that are commonly amplified or deleted resulting in...

Breast Cancer in Younger Women Breast cancer is affecting women from different ethnicities, cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs and now age. Many women might not know that breast cancer is increasing more in younger women than in older women. Young women need to educate themselves about breast cancer, read statistics, find ways breast cancer might be or can be prevented and find ways to push themselves to live a healthier lifestyle. Many young women may think breast cancer is caused...

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...

The Causes and Effects of Breast Cancer Breast Cancer has many different causes, such as environmental causes, genetics and even art, and effect both the patient and those around them in physical as well as emotional ways. When most people think of breast cancer, they think of the side effects of the treatments. In other words chemotherapy causing hair loss and radiation causing burns. Most people do not think of the emotional effect it has on the patient or the way it effects their family as...

Breast Cancer I would like to understand Breast Cancer and how you receive it, how your body creates it, and if it is hereditary. Through research I would like to be able to know my chances of obtaining this cancer and what I can do to prevent it. “In cancer, cellular balance has gone awry. The normal cellular process became abnormal with mutated cells that have not self-destructed. Without apoptosis, or programmed cell death, the damaged cells have not committed suicide. Instead, the...

Informative Speech: Breast Cancer Attention Getter: What do Sheryl Crow, Judy Blume, Suzanne Somers, Wanda Sykes and my Mother have in common? They are all breast cancer survivors. Topic Disclosure: Today I am going to talk to you about breast cancer information and awareness Preview: During my speech I will discuss: * Symptoms and Diagnosis * Treatment and Side effects * Ways to lower risk and Statistics Audience Link: There is a large amount of men and women who are...

MRI of Breast Cancer Abstract: Currently there are about 120 million women worldwide each year diagnosed with breast cancer, and there are 50 million women die of breast cancer. Therefore early diagnosis of breast cancer is very important. Then, how the breast MRI is the imaging. And what is the application of MRI in the diagnosis of breast cancer. Further more, I will talk about what are the advantages of MRI breast imaging compared with conventional imaging methods? Also , the...

Joanne’s GP requested that she has some community care The G.P Joanne first went to her GP because she felt a pain in her right breast, she had a feel of the breast and came across a lump, The GP examined the breast and referred her to the specialist breast clinic When the wound has healed, Joanne can begin radiotherapy 5x week for 4 weeks. This will be done to ensure that all the cancer cells have died. This treatment will be done by a therapeutic radiographer Pharmacy for her...

The Rising Rate of Advanced Breast Cancer in Young Woman People today are surprised as well as shocked to find an increasing rate of young women with breast cancer. Breast cancer is more common in women younger than their 40s and even 30s than society thinks, and in reality, the mutation has no age requirement. The fact that more and more women under the age of 40 are rapidly developing breast cancer shows that not only has the number of young advanced breast cancer patients increased a...

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...

Breast Cancer 11 April 2013 Health Concepts Cancer occurs when cells in a certain area of the body begin to divide at a rather rapid pace (cancer.org). Cancer cells grow differently than normal cells. Normally old cells die off and are replaced with new ones. Cancer cells continue to multiply forming more and more abnormal cells (cancer.org). Cancer cells are also capable of invading other tissues whereas normal cells can not (cancer.org). Breast cancer gets its name from the fact that it...

Title: Breast Cancer Awareness Purpose: To help classmates be aware of this potentially life threatening cancer. Thesis statement: Breast cancer can be fatal and has effected millions of people around the world, so it’s important to be knowledgeable when it comes to a health condition that may affect you or your love ones. Introduction Guess what month it is? It’s October… Which means that it’s also breast cancer awareness month. Those of us who watch sports during the month of October...

Luis F Vega Jr NUR 1211 Breast Cancer Case Study Mrs. Thomas, a 57 year old married lawyer, was found to have a 4 X 6 cm firm, fixed mass in the upper, outer quadrant of the right breast during a routine physical examination, and a stereotactic core biopsy indicated a malignant tumor. Although the surgeon recommended a mastectomy because of the size of the tumor, Mrs. Thomas chose to have a lumpectomy. Now three weeks postoperative, she is scheduled for chemotherapy. Subjective Data...

Breast cancer is the most widespread cancer in women distressing 1 in 8 women all through their lives. It might increase at whatever time but the danger of raising it increases as women grow-up. It is far more frequent in post-menopausal women and the threat carries on increasing with growing age. Reason The reason behind breast cancer is not identified and whereas it can also take place in men, the much advanced incidence in women involves estrogen. Nowadays, breast cancer, like other types...

Jaszmine 12:15-1:40 Breast Cancer Statistics Does anyone know some of the breast cancer statistics? Or maybe some of the risk factors? Well breast cancer is one of the leading deaths in women. Today I will inform you about some of those statics and risk and hopefully by the end of my speech you’ll know some of the people who are more likely to get breast cancer. The most significant factors for breast cancer are gender and age,...

Male Breast Cancer, Causes, Risk Factors and Prevention By Istvan S Diego Introduction Notwithstanding that male breast cancer is a rare phenomenon, it is still possible. Such cases account for only 1% of all breast cancer. The American Cancer Society forecasts that over 1,000 new cases of breast cancer in men will be diagnosed in 2010 ("Male Breast Cancer"). The survival rate in men is lower than in women, mostly because men often report the symptoms of breast cancer too late ("Male Breast...

Thesis Statement: While both women and men can also get the breast cancer disease there is a cure with awareness to breast cancer. I. Breast Cancer and Who It Attacks A) What Is the Disease and Who It Affects 1. Disease which is a malignant cancer 2. Cells forms within the tissue of the breast 3. Victims are shocked 4. Both men and women get this disease 5. Women will be diagnosed more than men II. Common Risks Factors For Breast Cancer A) This Disease Can Be Caused By 1. One’s diet...

Running head: EXERCISE AND BREAST CANCER Exercise and Breast Cancer Approximately 211,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Forty-thousand of those diagnosed lose their battle with this disease and die. Breast cancer is the most common and second biggest cancer killer, after lung cancer, among women. The number of women with breast cancer has risen by 81% in the past thirty-three years. These numbers are significant because although the death rate is...

The Presumed Effects of Breast Cancer Cancer is considered to be one of the top five chronic illnesses that effect the north american population. For women especially breast cancer is of concern. Early symptoms of breast are usually found by women who feel a difference in their breast. Usually characterized by a lump on the breast that feels different than the rest of the tissues, and is some times is accompanied by inverted nipples, and/or difference in the texture of the skin. The best...

The Breast Cancer Society, a united front against cancer Breast cancer is a silent killer. It does not exhibit symptoms until it has progressed to its last stages from which it cannot be cured. The disease is devastating even during therapy as it is psychologically stress inducing for women and takes a heavy toll on their body. Fortunately, The Breast Cancer Society is here to help those in need. Over 2.9 million people have beaten breast cancer and The Breast Cancer Society is doing its best...

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...

A Community Assessment Inside the Breast Clinic at Roswell Park Cancer Institute A Community Assessment Claudia Ames Empire State College Table of Contents Inside the Breast Clinic at Roswell Park Cancer Institute 1 Claudia Ames 1 Empire State College 1 Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………………….2 Introduction………………………………………………………………………………………..3 Community Overview……………………………………………………………………………..4 Windshield Survey……………………………………………………………………………..….6...

Breast Cancer   Breast cancer is the malignant form of tumor that develops from the breast cells and is the most common form of cancer invasive in women worldwide. This is considered second in malignancy after skin cancer in women. It starts from the inner lining of the milk ducts and spreads to the surrounding tissue. Breast is composed of microscopic cells, which multiply in an orderly manner with older cells being...

|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...

Breast Cancer Is Most Aggressive in African American Women Breast cancer is the second leading cause of deaths in American women, with lung cancer being the first. It is the most common cancer in women not including non-melanoma skin cancers. Breast cancer is a group of related diseases in which cells in the breast, most commonly in the lining of the milk ducts or milk producing glands become abnormal and divide without control or order as a normal cell would. When cancer cells break away...

Running head: HEALTH BELIEFS AND SCREENING IN AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN Health Beliefs and Breast Cancer Screening in African American Women Linda M. Frazier, RN, MSN, FNP-C Medical College of Georgia School of Graduate Studies Health Beliefs and Breast Cancer Screening in African American Women Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the second leading cause of death among women in the United States. More than 211, 000 U.S. women were diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005, and at...

PREFACE Studies have shown that the number of cases of breast cancer amongst women has slightly decreased. However there are many women that are unaware on how they can protect themselves. It is for this reason I have decided to create this dramatic piece to show some of the causes and preventions of breast cancer can be controlled by the woman herself. This piece describes an evening at home, where a younger sibling educating the elder about her habits which can her to develop breast cancer,...

Assessment Title: PR campaign evaluation Campaign Chosen: “ Think Pink” Breast Cancer Awareness Month Course and Stage: BB Events and PR, Year 2, Semester 3 Lecturer: John Carty Students Aisling Dillon: G Kelly Healy: G Laura Conlon: G Sarah Munnelly: G00286024 The campaign in which we have chosen is the “Think Pink” month in October, dedicated to the raising of funds for breast cancer foundations all over the world. Breast Cancer is now the most common form of cancer...

Known for centuries as the "dread disease", Breast Cancer, a formidable opponent of any woman alive today, was even more so in the nineteenth century. Women who were diagnose with the disease had very little chance of survival and were all too often subjected to excruciating and brutal breast augmentation surgeries, even when much of the time they were already terminal and the surgery made no difference at all. Robert Shadle and James S. Olson's story about our ill fated heroin Nabby Smith...

INTRODUCTION Breast cancer is a malignant (cancerous) growth that begins in the tissues of the breast. Cancer is a disease in which abnormal cells grow in an uncontrolled way. Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, but it can also appear in men. In the U.S., it affects one in eight women. Breast Cancer is the leading cause of death in the women between ages 35 and 54. It is the leading cause of cancer deaths in women between ages 15 and 54. Breast cancer in men is rare. The etiology...

***Got a 98% on this paper in college history class*** The Courage of Nabby Adams in her Fight Against Breast Cancer Nabby Adams was a distinguished woman and by the time she reached her 40’s, she seemed to have it all; a loving husband, three children, and a mom and dad whom she was very close to. Unfortunately, Nabby Adams would find a lump on her breast and receive the diagnosis that no woman ever wants to hear, “You have breast cancer.” Despite her fears, she fought for her life and...

The twentieth century has often been called as the cancer century. This is because more than a hundred types of cancer have been discovered in this century, and secondly, because enormous medical efforts were made to fight all kinds of cancers all over the world. In the early decades of the century, cancer was considered to be a fatal disease, and although many cancers remain fatal, medical therapy has developed significantly over the years such that most cancers can be treated and cured. After...

Anatomic Pathology / HER-2 DETECTION BY CISH IN BREAST CANCER Comparison of Fluorescence and Chromogenic In Situ Hybridization for Detection of HER-2/neu Oncogene in Breast Cancer Deepali Gupta, MD,1 Lavinia P. Middleton, MD,2 Marion J. Whitaker, CT(ASCP),3 and Jacki Abrams, MD1,3 Key Words: HER-2/neu; Fluorescence in situ hybridization; Chromogenic in situ hybridization; Breast cancer; CISH; FISH DOI: 10.1309/P40P2EAD42PUKDMG Abstract Determination of HER-2/neu oncogene...

 Theory on the Role of Cancer Stem Cells in the Organ Tropism of Breast Cancer Metastasis Organ Tropism This paper is on the role of cancer stem cells in the organ tropism of breast cancer metastasis. Cancer mortality is increasing despite vast research efforts. This paper will discuss the characteristics of cancer stem cells and their potential microenvironments. I will focus on a theory of treatment for breast cancer and the role of cancer stem cells in organ...

Is Breast Cancer a New Ailment to Face Human Kind? A Review of the Literature Author Notes This paper was prepared for the Advance Placement® English and Literature Composition Class, taught by Signature Approval Page Name of student: T'arrah Mullins Academic field of interest: Oncology Proposed thesis: From 2003-2011, breast cancer in the United States did not significantly decrease. Breast cancer is the most common cancer among women in...

Why women generally get breast cancer rather than other cancers? ABSTRACT Background It is evident that when a person is affected with disease, he becomes aware of some treatment and he likes to follow the instruction of the physicians and prescription of him and he also makes some restriction on all over the lifestyle of him. The advanced technology is fast enough to eradicate the problems of human beings and they are easy to find out some solutions and...

Hereditary Breast Cancer: The Implications of Genetic Mutations Nicole Kownacki Felician College Abstract The purpose of this paper is to examine the role genetics play related to hereditary breast cancer and the options available for risk reduction and prevention. Four published articles, two medical databases and a genetic focused website were examined during the process of this research. Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death amongst women and heredity is second only to...

Question 1 Articles are displayed in the back of this folder with highlighted sections and a few scribbled notes in the margins. An overview of the information collected is: Nature and extent: On average, 37 women are diagnosed with breast cancer daily in Australia Breast cancer is the most common cancer caused death of Australian women The cancer presents its self as a lump in the lobules and ducts of the breasts and can be either benign (non-cancerous tumour surrounded by a...

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....

Adjustment of Young Women Survived Breast Cancer Literature Review The Target Group To define the target group appropriately is essential to include all the candidates of the group and to identify the unique attributes of this group. In this paper, as in many other researches in this field, the target group is defined as women who are under age 50 at diagnosis of breast cancer and survived without recurrence or the development of other forms of cancer (Bloom et al., 2004). This definition...

Summary of recommendations: The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force(USPSTF) recommends against routine referral for genetic counseling or routine breast cancer susceptibility gene(BRCA) testing for women whose family history is not associated with an increased risk for deleterious mutations in breast cancer susceptibility gene 1(BRCA1) or breast cancer susceptibility gene 2(BRCA2). The USPSTF recommends that women whose family history is associated with an increased risk for deleterious...

Breast Examination: Introduce your self and explain the purpose of the examination Offer a chaperone. 1. Exposure: Expose the whole upper half while the pt. in sitting position. 2. Inspection: Look at both breast from in front; both arms by the side. Size Symmetry and contour Skin Puckering Peau d'orange appearance Nodules Discoloration Ulceration Visible veins, lumps. Scars. Nipples and areolas Presence, level of nipples, Direction of nipples, Discharges. Color Symmetry Retraction...

TEACHING PLAN Olivia D’Amico Client Initials: A.S age 34 Faculty: Marsha Marecki NUR 374L Nursing Diagnosis: Deficient Knowledge r/t importance and performance of breast self exam. Characteristics: A.S has no children, and has used oral contraceptives to maintain a regular cycle for about 7 yrs. She is overweight, and has a family history of breast cancer. Being 34 and a smoker on OCP’s gives her an increased risk for breast problems. She has never had a mammogram, and is not on a...

Cancer Prevention Preventing cancer in oneself really varies from depending on the person and the family. A person can become more susceptible to getting cancer based on different risk factors, some which are controllable and others which are not. These risk factors include age, sex, environment, lifestyle, and heredity. In my family, and in myself, there are many things that we can make ourselves aware of and do in order to prevent cancer. Since age and sex are out of my control, there’s...

1. Can antiperspirants or deodorants cause breast cancer? Articles in the press and on the Internet have warned that underarm antiperspirants (a preparation that reduces underarm sweat) or deodorants (a preparation that destroys or masks unpleasant odors) cause breast cancer (1). The reports have suggested that these products contain harmful substances, which can be absorbed through the skin or enter the body through nicks caused by shaving. Some scientists have also proposed that certain...

Brittany Taylor 12-12-12 Essay Four The Connection Between Breast Cancer and Cosmetics Breast cancer has been one of the most destructive types of cancer within the past ten years. Breast cancer is a cancer that starts in the tissues of the breasts. The two types of breast cancer are ductal and lobular carcinoma. The most common type of breast cancer is ductal carcinoma. Ductal carcinoma is a tumor that begins in the cells that line the ducts of the breasts. Lobular carcinoma starts in...

Are Mammograms Effective or In-Effective in Detecting Breast Cancer? Every year breast cancer affects American women either through one’s own diagnosis or through a sister, wife, mother, grandmother, or friend. The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends that women under the age of 40 perform monthly breast self-examinations and receive clinical breast self-examinations yearly. Furthermore, ACS also recommends annual mammograms for all women beginning at the age 40, and continuing them as...

Guyabano for cancer? A balikbayan patient asked me recently about the anticancer effects of custard apple or sour sop. I was embarrassed to admit I didn’t quite know what the fruit was, but promised her I would request my research staff to search the scientific literatures about it. I gave the assignment to my senior researcher and editor Gigi de Leon, and she came back to me a few hours later educating me on what the custard apple or sour sop is. It is our good old guyabano, which I...

Breast Cancer Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among American women, and about 15 % of those women who are diagnosed with breast cancer has a family member already diagnosed with it. In knowing their family history these individuals usually get a genetic testing done. The problem with genetic testing is that special training is needed in order to convey and analyze such results. You must also take into consideration the probability of a false negative and false positive....

Breast cancer happens when abnormal cells grow out of control in one or both breasts. They can spread to nearby tissues and organs; this is a malignant tumor that is dangerous because they can take over major organs and hurt you severely. The most interesting is that men can get breast cancer as well and is not only something that women can get. There are many reasons to what might cause breast cancer. One is that most breast cancer occurs in women older than 50 and it is even more riskier if...

Hindawi Publishing Corporation ISRN Oncology Volume 2013, Article ID 470981, 8 pages http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/470981 Research Article Assessment of Knowledge of Breast Cancer and Screening Methods among Nurses in University Hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2011 Semarya Berhe Lemlem,1 Worknish Sinishaw,2 Mignote Hailu,3 Mesfin Abebe,2 and Alemseged Aregay1 1 Department of Nursing, University of Mekele, Ethiopia School of Nursing and Midwifery, Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia 3...

Breast Implants in Teenagers The trend for a number of young girls is to get breast augmentation. They think that by changing their bodies, they're going to change their lives. They think they will be happy, and they will be completely satisfied with their implants. Their expectation is that their self-confidence will skyrocket, and they will be attractive girls. Many young girls get implants to make themselves stand out more and to have a great appearance, but there are many reasons that...