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 well
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Breast Cancer at the Cellular Level There are many different diseases that terrorize the human race every day. Of all of these sicknesses‚ one of the most devastating is breast cancer. Breast cancer touches all types of people all over the world each day. It is actually the second most common cancer amongst women in the United States. One in every eight women in the United States has some form of breast cancer and currently‚ the death rates are higher than any other cancer with the exception
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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 cell to make it infectious to other cells
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the notion that scientists have already cured cancer and many other diseases including HIV/AIDS‚ but the cure is being concealed by officials to protect these illnesses as a source of income. In a Science-Based Medicine article written by Steven Novella‚ he cites that “...nobody wants to cure cancer. Too many researchers earn a living seeking a cure by remaining inside a narrow‚ restricted channel of dogma.” (Novella‚ 2011). The alleged fact is that cancer
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Breast Cancer By: Jacqueline McFarland April 3‚ 2012 “Cancer is the leading cause of death worldwide and afflicts two of every three families.” (Zelman‚ M.‚ Holdaway‚ P.‚ Tompary‚ E.‚ Raymond‚ J. & Mulvihill‚ M.L.‚ 2010). Breast cancer is the most frequent diagnosed cancer in women. More than one million cases occur worldwide annually (Zelman‚ M.‚ Holdaway‚ P.‚ Tompary‚ E.‚ Raymond‚ J. & Mulvihill‚ M.L.‚ 2010). When it comes to breast cancer there are many areas that you should look
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Debunking Deadly Breast Cancer Myths Summary: There are several myths surrounding breast cancer. Among the disease that are rife with myth and half-truth‚ breast cancer is probably the most misunderstood. In the course of last few years‚ several breast cancer myths have become widespread. Malaysia‚ March 06‚ 2017: There are multiple email and internet rumours about the causes of breast cancer. One of them is wearing a bra or an underwire bra causes the disease. The idea that bras are the cause behind
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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 yourself
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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer is a cancer that forms in tissues of the breast‚ usually the ducts (tubes that carry milk to the nipple) and lobules (glands that make milk). It occurs in both men and women‚ although male breast cancer is rare. Anyone women could be at risk for breast cancer but‚ there are factors that make some women more susceptible to breast cancer than others. A risk factor is anything that affects your chances of getting a particular disease. Some can be controlled and some can’t
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What are the stages of breast cancer? What can I do to reduce my risk of breast cancer? Saint Paul University Manila (Saint Paul University System) What are the treatment for breast cancer? Limit alcohol Don’t smoke Control your weight Breast-feed Avoid exposure to radiation and environmental pollution. Having a healthy diet. Breast Cancer Prepared by: BSN 4—GROUP 6 What are the diagnostic exams? Mammography—test to detect tumors Biopsy— test to
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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 repeat prescription for her cancer treatment When Joanne is discharged from hospital
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