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Breast Cancer
Women all over the globe. Development of breast malignant neoplastic disease is more due to various social, cultural, environmental and adoption of artificial lifestyle related habits, and might be of reason not identified so far.
Breast cancer begins in the breast tissue, from milk ducts or
lobules that make milk. The Breast cancer is identified in humans as well as in other mammals. Higher numbers of cases are located in females as compared to males. Year 2008 Statistics state that 458,503 people died of malignant neoplastic disease, worldwide. Breast
Cancer is more common in women than men are.
The type and stage of cancer determine the method of treatment for each individual patient. Most patients are treated with surgery, chemotherapy, radiations, medicines and other type of therapy. In the western world the higher survival rates are found than in developing countries.
Awareness to breast cancer:
Awareness of breast malignant neoplastic disease among women in developing rural area is far more less in developed states. Women are shy to talk about breast issues. It is too late when breast cancers are identified. Women keep on treating her selves with traditional treatment method not knowing the destructive effects of the time lag. Generally, case deteriorates before reaching doctors. Hence, it is really important to spread awareness among adult females at all levels and societies, since life is a cherished gift from God.
Signs and symptoms of breast cancer
€ Lumps in the breast area.
€ Breast Skin dimpling.
€ Change in skin color or texture.
€ Change in how the nipple looks, like pulling in of the nipple.
€ Clear or bloody fluid that leaks out of the nipple.
Experiencing the presence of a clod in the chest is the noticeable symptoms of chest malignant neoplastic disease. More than 80% of breast cancer cases are discovered upon lumps detection. Threats of Breast cancer, found not only in older ages, but potential risk of a younger age group has always been present. Sometime the changes in the breast are not detected easily or clear. Therefore, mammogram is recommended after every two years. Further, if any, modification in the breast felt, must be reported to the physician right away.
The Risk factors:
Following are the factors which increase the risk of Cancer in Females;
€ Female sex in older age.
€ Lack of childbearing or breastfeeding.
€ Higher levels of certain hormones in the body.
€ Lifestyle, dietary patterns and obesity.
€ Exposure to radiation and shift-work.
€ Unnecessary Use of Pesticides and organic solvents.
Special Intimation:
It is apparent that the uptake of tobacco increases the danger of chest malignant neoplastic disease. The larger the amount smoked reduces the life span. It just likes calling death earlier. On top of all reduced physical activity contributes to 10% of cases.
The diet containing high fat, alcohol intake, obesity, iodine deficiency also play a critical part in the occurrence of cancer.
Management:
Treating Cancer to cure 100% is rarely heard. Consequently, the disease is managed or served to prolong patient's life by diagnosing, type and the stage of cancer. The procedure involves,
€ Biopsy (A minor surgical procedure is executed to obtain cell/tissue from the body to check the type and phase).
€ Surgery (Upon deciding the stage and type of cancer, if required surgery is performed to separate the cancerous cells/tissues from the affected region).
€ Radiation (This therapy is performed in order to kill cancerous cells by applying radiation to the area involved by cancer).
€ Medication (Drugs are dispensed as needed).