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 conditions
Free Cancer Breast cancer
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
Free Cancer Breast cancer Oncology
|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
Premium Breast cancer Cancer
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 Cancer")
Premium Cancer Oncology Breast cancer
diseases is cancer. And in specific‚ lung cancer. Lung cancer impacts people’s lives from the diagnosis to the treatment and eventually the outcome. Lung cancer is a cancer that starts off or eventually grows into the lungs. The cancer is formed when the lung cells don’t function properly and start rapidly reproducing and then forming tumors. There are three main types of lung cancer: non-small cell lung cancer‚ small cell lung cancer‚ and a lung carcinoid tumor. Non-small cell lung cancer is the main
Premium Cancer Lung cancer Tobacco smoking
Introduction: What is breast cancer? Breast cancer will strike one in every eight American women. This makes it the most common cancer in woman. Approximately 200‚000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Of that number‚ 40‚000 will die from breast cancer each year. (Journal of Environmental Health 2003) Breast cancer is just one type of cancer. Cancerous cells are cells that grow without the normal system of controls placed upon them. Breast cancer develops from the mammary
Premium Breast Cancer
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
Premium Cancer Breast cancer Oncology
Author: Prachi Gera All you need to know about oral cancer Meta Description: Oral cancer incidence is on a rise with many new cases coming to light each year. The lifestyle changes and use of cigarettes and alcohol in our lives have unwittingly put us at further risk of having this disease. Keywords: Oral cancer‚ mouth cancer‚ tobacco smoke‚ prevention‚ treatment cancer‚ symptoms oral cancer‚ risk factors Intro Text: Knowledge about the disease is the first step towards its prevention. Understanding
Premium Cancer Metastasis Human papillomavirus
Lung Cancer Have you ever thought of what it’s like to have Lung Cancer? It’s a common disease for adults but‚ rare for kids to get. About 234‚030 people have been diagnosed with Lung Cancer this year‚ mostly male adults. It’s a very common disease for adults world wide. It’s the 5th worst disease in the world. Read to find out all about Lung Cancer. Lung Cancer is a common disease caused mostly by smoking weed and tobacco and Asbestos. Asbestos is a mineral that can woven into fabrics for fire-resistant
Premium Cancer Lung cancer Tobacco smoking
Breast Cancer Treatment Only lung cancer kills more women each year in the United States than breast cancer does. The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that over 184‚000 new cases of breast cancer were diagnosed in women in 1996 (ACS Breast). Although these statistics are alarming‚ there are a number of treatment options available for those that are diagnosed with breast cancer. The best way to treat any disease is to prevent it. Since little is known about breast cancer‚ there are no
Free Cancer