Breast cancer is a dangerous condition and takes the lives of people annually‚ but knowing such information can lead to problems for many people. The main issue as of late is whether or not mandated testing by insurance companies should be allowed. If it is allowed‚ genetic testing will be performed forcefully‚ even if someone doesn’t want to know their chances of getting breast cancer. If not‚ then nothing happens‚ besides some people may not be able to protect themselves. Some causes of this disease
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assignment information will be provided. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women and the 2nd most leading cause of their death. It is estimated that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their life time and it will claim as many as 40‚000 lives in the US only.( http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/breast-cancer-facts) Primary prevention can play a key role in substantially reducing the chances of developing breast cancer Early detection through screening can make
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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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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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Breast cancer is a disease that devastates so many women in our society each year. The catastrophic toll that it had on women in the 1800’s was much more traumatizing than it is today. Robert Shadle and James S. Olson give us a vivid picture of what breast cancer in the 1800’s was like in their essay entitled‚ “Dying of Breast Cancer in the 1800s.” The authors of this incredible essay describe the life of “Nabby” Adams‚ the daughter of John and Abigail Adams. The essay gives us a detailed account
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