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Breast Cancer Helene Teen Health 8 Introduction The most common type of breast cancer begins in the lining of the ducts, and it’s called ductal carcinoma. Another type is called lobular carcinoma, aries in the lobular. For most breast cancers the cause is unknown. Definition 2 genes BRC1 and BRC2 have been found in a familiar type of breast cancer A number of other factors have been identified including, obesity, early menstruation beginning, and delayed or absent child. * It may occur in men as well as women, (more common in women) 1 in 8 or 9 American women will develop it, at some point of their lives Definition (con.) no connection of breast cancer, for women who have small or large breasts the errata of breast cancer is lower in undeveloped countries higher in more rich countries whites have a higher incidence of getting it the nonwhites ( especially those of northern European descent) the incidence of non-whites specifically blacks is increasing in women under 60yrs. Symptoms lumps or mass in the armpits change of color or feel of skin on the breast, nipple or areola – dimpled, puckered or scaly – retraction (orange peal) – redness – enlarged vein on the breast suface – itching Cause For most breast cancers the cause is unknown studies show that alcohol is a slightly higher risk among women The risk goes up with more alcohol so women who drink should to so in moderation TESTS mammographs may help identify the breast mass ultrasonograph can show whether the lump is solid or filled with fluids Thermograph can also help identify the mass Prognosis People who have breast cancer have a live threatening disease It may kill them the lives of those who have breast cancer as well as their families breast cancer may be hereditary Cases/ year Around 5,000 people in America are diagnosed with breast cancer each year 25% are over 60yrs. 5% are men 42% are women over 30yrs. 10% are women who are over weight and the other 20% have found out to late and it has already become cancerous Risks Appears more in women who’s diet is very high in fat older women who are over weight also seem to have an increased risk Family histories of breast cancer (mother, sibling) the possible link between diet and breast cancer is still under more study BIBLIOGRAPHY http://adam.excite.com/info/?Id/=000913