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 of cancer by sex and
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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 of
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|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
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In recent years‚ Breast Cancer Survivor (BCS) Dragonboat teams have organized in a number of countries‚ providing the opportunity for women diagnosed with breast cancer to engage in International paddling competitions. Participation in active whole body exercise‚ such as paddling‚ using large skeletal muscles are proving beneficial for recovery from cancer treatment after effects. This presentation will provide data from an Internet answered by 750 women. 356 947% were aged 60-86‚ from teams in
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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 in
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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
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The causes of breast cancer are unknown‚ but there are many ways to prevent an increase in breast cancer risk. There are many factors that contribute to an increased risk of breast cancer and most people are not aware of it. Preventing an increase in breast cancer risk is easier than most people believe. Tamoxifen is a medication used for various medical issues including‚ a way to reduce breast cancer risk. Tamoxifen works by blocking out estrogen‚ a female hormone. Estrogen is responsible for
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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 limitations
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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 and lifestyle
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Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women worldwide. Overall‚ 10.9% of all cancer patients‚ including men and women‚ belong to the breast cancer community. Breast cancer occurs frequently in women‚ though‚ 1% of all breast cancer patients are men (Boyle & Levin‚ 2008). According to IARC records‚ a total of 1‚677‚000 incidents of breast cancer have been reported in both developing and developed countries in 2012 (International Agency for Research on Cancer‚ 2013). While breast cancer
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