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Of
the various different types of cancer that people are now getting, breast
cancer is one of the more treatable of them. But it is important that
if a woman wants hers to be treated effectively it needs to be detected
in the very early stages of growth. In fact because of the way it can
be detected today breast cancer is considered to be one of the more
favorable forms of cancer that can now be treated.
When it comes to detecting cancer of
the breast in its early stages is by doing a breast examination or using
a mammography as these are the more favored methods. In fact in studies
carried out the smaller the breast cancer once it has been detected
then there is a much higher chance the person with it will survive.
Certainly women are now being told
it is extremely important that they carry out regular breast examinations
on themselves as they will be more aware of any changes to their breasts.
But also if there is a history of breast cancer in the family then having
regular mammograms will help to ensure that detection of the disease
can often be found during its much earlier stages of formation. In fact
both examinations and mammograms are now used as the basis for detecting
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But a lot of women will be wondering just how often they should
under go a breast examination or mammogram in order to help to
see if they have this form of cancer or not. Certainly with breast
examinations a woman could carry out this for herself each week
and the best place to do this is when you are having a shower.
As for mammograms in the USA
the ACS (American Cancer Society) recommend that women have their
first mammogram when they reach the age of 40. This will then
be used as a base reading and after this they will need to have
a further mammogram test each year. However the ACS do suggest
that with those women who are at a much higher risk of developing
this form of cancer or suffer from any other type of breast problems.
Then they should have their first mammogram at the age of 35.
A mammogram uses an x ray machine
which is then able to detect cancer in a woman's or even sometimes
in men's breasts. These machines are able to detect the cancer
at its earliest stage when it is very small and would not be detected
using the more traditional breast examination.
Today around 85 to 90% of all
the breast cancer now be detected and treated have been found
using the mammogram test. This in turn has helped to reduce the
number of women dying from this form of cancer by up to 30% of
those women over the age of 50 who are found to have it.
Although mammography does help
to detect breast cancer in most women, there is a small percentage
(10-15%) whose form of breast can not be detected using this method.
Yet upon carrying out a physical examination it can so it is vital
that all women learn the correct way of examining their own breasts
for signs of breast cancer. Certainly it is best that a woman
does carry out an examination of her own breasts on a monthly
basis and if she feels that there may be a problem can as her
doctor to then carry out a physical examination as well.
Although discovering that you
or are loved one has breast cancer is a horrifying experience,
no longer does it mean a your life is at an end. At Cancer Report
we provide helpful articles and guides that will help to make
dealing with this form of cancer much easier to handle.
Article by: Allison
Thompson
A Brief History of Breast
Cancer
By Michael Russell
Ancient Egyptians first noted and recorded
the disease as tumors, or ulcers, of the breasts, concluded
that there was no real cure and that the only form of treatment
was cauterization with a tool called the “fire drill”.
Since then, there have been many similar cases described
by doctors throughout history that concluded that there
was no cure; or really effective treatment.
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Breast Cancer is Cureable!
By Will Hanke
Every few minutes a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer.
The disease is the most common cause of death in women between
the ages of 40 and 55, and there are more than 200,000 new
cases of breast cancer expected in the U.S. alone this year
(see www.nationalbreastcancer.org).
With staggering statistics such as
this, no wonder that at the first sign of breast cancer.
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Common Myths About Breast Cancer
By Michael Russell
Myth: If you detect a painful lump in your
breast, there is no need for concern, as it is not cancerous.
Pain is very rarely the only indication of breast cancer.
However only 10 percent of breast cancers are linked with
pain. If an individual complains of pain in the breast and
a self-examination test and a mammogram do not show any
abnormality the likelihood of breast cancer is minimal.
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Risk Factors for Breast Cancer
By Lloyd Perry
There are many different risk factors for breast cancer.
The most significant of these risks factors is gender and
age. Most occurrences of breast cancer occur in a certain
gender and age group. Even though those outside this gender
and age group are still at risk for breast cancer, the risk
is not as great.
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You Can Prevent Breast Cancer
By Sydney Ross Singer
If you suffer from breast pain, cysts, or lumps, and fear
developing breast cancer, you can participate in an international
Breast Cancer Prevention Project.
This project has shown a 95 percent success rate in improving
breast health. After years of suffering from breast pain
and cysts, many participants have found phenomenal improvement
within days of starting this program. Read
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Breast Cancer Symptoms
By John Marston
Cancer is a term for diseases in which abnormal cells divide
without control. Cancer can spread through the bloodstream
and invade nearby tissues. It can spread into the lymphatic
system into other parts of one’s body. There are numerous
types of cancer. Cancer that begins in the skin or in tissues
that line or cover internal organs is carcinoma. Read
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