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 mutations in BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes be referred for genetic counseling and evaluation for BRCA testing. The USPSTF
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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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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 age
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diagnosed with breast cancer every year‚ which is equal to 130 women a day. It is estimated that approximately 40‚000 women will die from breast cancer annually. About 2‚000 men are diagnosed with breast cancer annually‚ with about 450 deaths in the result of male breast cancer occurring each year. Breast cancer is a disease affecting the cells and tissues in the breast including milk ducts‚ lobules and the connective tissues in the area. Breast cancer occurs in women when cells within breast tissue
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Breast cancer detection for the prevention and treatment Director of molecular diagnostics‚ Tianjin Cancer Hospital Center in JinPu said‚ genetic testing is through the blood‚ other body fluids or tumor tissue for gene sequences were detected and analyzed. Currently‚ breast cancer topped the incidence of female cancer‚ and lung cancer is the first cancer mortality rates for men and women‚ the incidence increased year by year‚ and getting younger and younger. Breast cancer risk population
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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 where
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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 used
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Breast Cancer: Introduction Breast cancer ranks as one of the leading cancer types in the number of new cases diagnosed and is second only to lung cancer as the the most prevalent cause of cancer death in women. In 2010 the American Cancer Society estimates approximately 209‚060 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed and 40‚230 deaths due to breast cancer will occur in the United States. It is important to note that men also develop breast cancer. Approximately 390 of the estimated deaths
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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? In
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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 parts
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