Richa Sood
NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology
Walden University
August 7, 2014
Breast cancer in women
Breast cancer in women For the purpose of this assignment, I chose breast cancer as it is very common and second leading cause of death among cancers in United States, after heart disease. However, due to the improvement in drugs, technology, early detection and better understanding on the disease, the rates are declining as compare to the past. Some of the common risk factors that can results in breast cancer are women’s age, history of breast cancer, presence of BRCA1 and BRCA 2 genes, early menarche or late menopause, being overweight, use of HRT, drinking alcohol, and having dense breasts (Medlineplus, 2014). A lump in a breast, change is breast size or shape, or discharges from a nipple are some of the common signs of breast cancer. Women are getting educated about the early detection and prevention by having a better understanding on how and why do self- breast examination, drinking alcohol in moderation, engage in physical activity, and by eating healthy meals (Mayoclinic, 2013).
Preventative services Early screening is the key for early detection and treatment. Knowing the risk factors is very important; presence of any of the above risk factor or any symptom suspected for breast cancer should alarm the provider and testing needs to be performed. An early detection will results in early treatment, which reduce the progress of disease and reduce the
NURS 6521 Advanced Pharmacology
Walden University
August 7, 2014
Breast cancer in women
Breast cancer in women For the purpose of this assignment, I chose breast cancer as it is very common and second leading cause of death among cancers in United States, after heart disease. However, due to the improvement in drugs, technology, early detection and better understanding on the disease, the rates are declining as compare to the past. Some of the common risk factors that can results in breast cancer are women’s age, history of breast cancer, presence of BRCA1 and BRCA 2 genes, early menarche or late menopause, being overweight, use of HRT, drinking alcohol, and having dense breasts (Medlineplus, 2014). A lump in a breast, change is breast size or shape, or discharges from a nipple are some of the common signs of breast cancer. Women are getting educated about the early detection and prevention by having a better understanding on how and why do self- breast examination, drinking alcohol in moderation, engage in physical activity, and by eating healthy meals (Mayoclinic, 2013).
Preventative services Early screening is the key for early detection and treatment. Knowing the risk factors is very important; presence of any of the above risk factor or any symptom suspected for breast cancer should alarm the provider and testing needs to be performed. An early detection will results in early treatment, which reduce the progress of disease and reduce the