Breast Cancer

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 cells in the breast divide and grow without control. (cancer.org) III. I have five family members who are affected with breast cancer, my grandfather, two aunts, and two cousins, and out of all five only one has passed away with breast cancer. My aunt has been battling breast cancer for the past two years now. IV. In 2010, an estimated that 207,090 new cases of invasive breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed, along with 54,010 new cases of non-invasive breast cancer. About 38,840 women were expected to die in 2010 from breast cancer, though there has been a decrease in death rates since 1990. These decreases are thought to be the result of treatment advancements, earlier detection through screening, and increased awareness. (breastcancer.org) V. Today I will first explain to you what breast cancer is. Next I will tell you what male breast cancer is. Finally I will tell you why it is so important to get tested for breast cancer.
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I. Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts from cells of the breast. A malignant tumor is a group of cancer cells that may 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.org) A. Statistics of breast cancer B. Breast cancer for women C. Who is affected by breast cancer II. Male breast cancer is real and can be just as dangerous as breast cancer in women. It is expected that over 1,000 men will be diagnosed with male breast cancer each year. Because men often wait to report the symptoms of male breast cancer, the disease is more likely to spread, leaving many men with less hope that treatment will lead to recovery. (cancercenter.org) A. Statistics on male breast cancer B. How many males die from breast cancer C. How do they detect breast cancer III. Cancers that are found early may be easier to cure. Early treatment can be simpler, making it easier to go about daily life. (healthieryou.com) A. Testing B. Genetics C. Early detection IV. Today I have told you what breast cancer is and what male cancer is, and I have also told you why it is important to get tested for breast cancer. It is very important to get tested for any type of cancer especially when cancer runs in your family like mines.