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Breast cancer is where cancerous (malignant) cells are found in the breast tissue. There are several types of breast cancer. Ductal cancer (effects the ducts and also is the most common type) Lobular (which begins in the lobes of the breast and often is found in both breasts) Inflammatory cancer (its where the breast appears swollen and hot) its also very uncommon.
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Normal Breast
A. Breast Duct System B. Lobules C. Breast Duct System D. Nipple E. Fat F. Chest Muscle G. Ribs
Caused
1. Getting older 2. Genetics 3. A history of breast cancer 4. Having had certain types of breast lumps 5. Dense breast tissue 6. Obesity 7. Alcohol consumption 8. Radiation exposure 9. HRT (Hormone Replacement Theraphy) 10. Certain Jobs 11. Cosmetic implants
Diagnosis
1. Breast exam 2. X-ray (mammogram) 3. 2D combined with 3D mammograms 4. Breast ultrasound 5. Biopsy 6. Breast MRI scan 7. Staging
Stage I This stage is where the tumor is less than 1 cm across, and has not spread into the surrounding areas. Stage II Stage II is when the cancer is anywhere from 1-2 cm across, and has spread into the surrounding areas including the lymph nodes (which must also be removed to prevent the further spread of the cancer) Stage III This is the stage for cancer in the advanced stages. Its more than 2 cm across and has spread to the lymph nodes. A type of cancer most associated with this is called inflammatory breast cancer, because the breast is inflamed because the cancer is blocking the lymph nodes.
In stage IV, the cancer has spread past the breast and the lymph nodes and needs immediate treatment of chemotherapy and hormonal therapy to keep it under control.
Then there is remission. If you are in remission you have an extremely high risk of reoccurrence with in the first 5 years after the last know cancer is killed.
Treatments
1. Radiation therapy 2. Surgery 3. Chemotherapy 4. Hormone therapy 5. Biology therapy
Preventing
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. No more alcohol consumption Physical exercise Diet Postmenopausal hormone therapy Bodyweight Women at high risk of breast cancer Breast cancer screening Breastfeeding
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