Breast cancer is one of the most commonly occurring cancers around the world. In Australia one in eight women develop cancer and one in thirty-seven dies from it (AIHW.2012) and it is the second largest cause of cancer death in Australia after Lung Cancer, (Cancer Council Australia. 2016). Breast cancer is caused by an abnormal multiplication of cells in the breast tissues that form an invasive tumour. These can damage the tissues around them and spread to other parts of the body through lymphatic or vascular systems. If these are not controlled, they can cause death. Age is a major risk factor and other risks include atypical hyperplasia, genetic predisposition, pre-invasive breast conditions, hormonal factors, child-bearing history, personal and lifestyle factors. Women have low lifetime risk from breast cancer.
To improve survival from breast cancer, screening and treatment is recommended. BreastScreen Australia provides free mammograms for women aged 50 to 74 years every two years. They also provide …show more content…
First and foremost, there are a number of false-positive tests and unnecessary biopsies done as a result of breast screening. There are reported over-diagnosis and over-treatment at 30%, then for every 2000 women invited for screening over 10 years, one will avoid dying of breast cancer and 10 healthy women, who would not have been diagnosed if there had not been screening, will be treated unnecessarily. There is insufficient evidence to recommend that clinical breast examination offers any benefits to women, of any age However, it is recommended that all women, whether or not they undergo mammogram screening, are aware of how their breasts normally look and feel, and promptly report any new or unusual changes (such as a lump, nipple changes, nipple discharge, change in skin colour, pain in a breast) to their GP. No one method for women to use when checking their breasts is recommended over
To improve survival from breast cancer, screening and treatment is recommended. BreastScreen Australia provides free mammograms for women aged 50 to 74 years every two years. They also provide …show more content…
First and foremost, there are a number of false-positive tests and unnecessary biopsies done as a result of breast screening. There are reported over-diagnosis and over-treatment at 30%, then for every 2000 women invited for screening over 10 years, one will avoid dying of breast cancer and 10 healthy women, who would not have been diagnosed if there had not been screening, will be treated unnecessarily. There is insufficient evidence to recommend that clinical breast examination offers any benefits to women, of any age However, it is recommended that all women, whether or not they undergo mammogram screening, are aware of how their breasts normally look and feel, and promptly report any new or unusual changes (such as a lump, nipple changes, nipple discharge, change in skin colour, pain in a breast) to their GP. No one method for women to use when checking their breasts is recommended over