Breast Cancer Description ~ Breast Cancer

After skin cancer, breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer in women, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Approximately one out of every eight women develops breast cancer in her lifetime, according to the American Cancer Society.

Breast cancer occurs when cells within breast tissue mutate and begin to multiply uncontrollably. This leads to the development of tumors, which have the potential to spread through other parts of the body through the lymph nodes.

Approximately 5 to 10 percent of breast cancers are caused by genetic factors, according to the Mayo Clinic. Other risk factors for breast cancer include obesity, drinking alcohol, using hormone replacement therapy medications after menopause, developing menstrual periods before the age of 12 and having your first child after the age of 35.

Often, breast cancer causes no symptoms and is not diagnosed until a lump is felt during a breast self-examination or is spotted on a routine mammogram. Some women do experience symptoms of breast cancer, however, including bloody discharge from the nipple, peeling of the skin around the nipple, changes in breast shape or size, nipple inversion, breast redness or a dimpling of the skin that resembles that of an orange peel.

Breast cancer is staged from 0 to 4, according to the size of the tumor, whether or not lymph nodes are affected by the cancerous cells and if the cancer has spread to other organs. The stage shows the progression or how far the cancer has developed at the time of diagnosis.

Often, breast cancer requires either a surgical lumpectomy to remove the tumor or a mastectomy surgery to remove the entire breast. Other treatments include chemotherapy, radiation therapy and the use of prescription medications that control the spread and growth of cancer cells.

Although much more common in women, it is also possible for men to develop breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Risk Assessment Tool
www.cancer.gov/bcrisktool
An interactive tool designed by scientists at the National Cancer Institute and the NSABP to estimate a woman's risk of developing invasive breast cancer.
Information, Awareness & Donations - National Breast Cancer
www.nationalbreastcancer.org
The National Breast Cancer Foundation's mission is to save lives by increasing awareness of breast cancer through education and by providing mammograms for
Breast Cancer Home Page - National Cancer Institute
www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/types/breast
Definition of breast cancer: Cancer that forms in tissues of the breast, usually the ducts (tubes that carry milk to the nipple) and lobules (glands that make milk).
Breast Cancer - definition of Breast Cancer in the Medical ...
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Breast cancer Definition Breast cancer is caused by the development of malignant cells in the breast. The malignant cells originate in the lining of the milk glands ...
Breastcancer.org Discussion Boards - Breast Cancer Discussion
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Breast Cancer Discussion Forums - Access the shared knowledge of thousands of people affected by breast cancer
Lymph Nodes - Definition of Lymph Nodes and Relation to Breast Cancer
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Jul 16, 2009 Definition: small bean-shaped parts of the lymphatic system that drains fluid outside blood vessels which is called lymph. Lymph nodes produce immune cells ...
Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics
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An introductory guide to breast cancer with articles and resources about the definition, types of breast cancer, and survival statistics. Learn your risk factors for ...
Breast cancer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Breast cancer is a type of cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk.
Stage 3 Breast Cancer Definition Breast Cancer Answers
www.breastcanceranswers.com/stage-3-breast-cancer-definition
Dr. Jay Harness explains what stage 3 breast cancer is and what patients can expect when diagnosed with a stage 3 breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Learn About Cancer American Cancer Society
www.cancer.org Learn About Cancer
Learn about breast cancer from improvements in treatment, early detection, support resources, making decisions about treatments and staying well.
Breast cancer: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000913.htm
Breast cancer is cancer that starts in the tissues of the breast. There are two main types of breast cancer: Ductal carcinoma starts in the tubes (ducts) that move ...
breast - definition of breast by the Free Online Dictionary ...
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breast (br st) n. 1. a. Either of two milk-secreting, glandular organs on the chest of a woman; the human mammary gland. b. A corresponding organ in other mammals.
Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium
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Items of Interest; Mammogram Every Two Years Has Same Benefit as Yearly Mammogram for Older Women, UCSF Study Finds. Yearly test leads to more false
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Cancer i known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a broad group of various diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow ...
Breast Cancer
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Jun 17, 2013 Breast Cancer. Worldwide, breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed life-threatening cancer in women and the leading cause of cancer death in
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Infiltrating ductal carcinoma of the breast: One of several recognized specific patterns of breast cancer that begins in the cells that form the ducts of the breast.
Breast Cancer: Surgery - WebMD - Better information. Better health.
www.webmd.com Breast Cancer Guide
There are different types of surgery to treat breast cancer. Learn more about each one.
Breast cancer - MayoClinic.com - Mayo Clinic
www.mayoclinic.com Breast cancer In-Depth
Breast cancer Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment of breast cancer in women.
State of Science Breast Cancer Fact Sheet
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Breast Cancer Basic description Breast cancer develops from cells in the breast. The most common sign of breast cancer is a new lump or mass, but most are benign.
CDC - National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection
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Mar 06, 2013 CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP) provides access to critical breast and cervical cancer screening services
The Coalition on Abortion / Breast Cancer
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Large collection of material about evidence linking abortion to increased breast cancer risk, including reports claiming cover-ups by expert panels and researchers ...
Canadian Breast Cancer Research Alliance
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Through research we will find ways to prevent breast cancer, improve survival and enhance the quality of life for those living with this disease.
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Breast cancer incidence statistics - countries compared -
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Sourced from World Health Organization. ... natalie 29th March 2013 I read somewhere that there could be a connection with drinking milk!