Types And Symptoms Of Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women. About 2.8 million women that live in United States have a history of breast cancer. The disease can be seen in men, but is more frequently seen in women. To give a better understanding about the cancer, I have decided to talk about the following; the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and awareness of breast cancer. Having a mother who has had breast cancer will double their daughters risk of breast cancer. The first most common symptom that people experience “are usually an area of thickened tissue in the woman’s breast, or a lump” (Nordqvist). Other symptoms that people have to be cautious for is nipple tenderness, change in the skin texture; becomes scaly, red, …show more content…
It is an X-ray of the breast, and is an effective way to find the cancer early. It is important to find cancer early so you get started on treatment plans before the cancer gets worse. If a person finds cancer early they have a better chance of beating the cancer. A breast MRI is also another way to find cancer in the breast. The MRI takes pictures of the breast using magnets and radio waves. MRI’s are only used for women at high risk of getting breast cancer, it is used along with the mammogram. After the patient is diagnosed with breast cancer their doctor will present various treatment plans, the ultimate decision is based on the patients personal choice. The benefits and risks are different depending on each treatment plan. A big accomplishment has been “in recent years, there’s been an explosion of life-saving treatment advances against breast cancer, bringing new hope and excitement” (BreastCancer.org) Patients these days have an overwhelming list of treatment options to choose from. Since there are so many options of treatment these days people that have breast cancer have a better chance of surviving because of all the different types of treatment they can try. Two …show more content…
During this month various events go on to bring attention and gain support for breast cancer. For women who have been cleared from breast cancer it is a time for celebration and spreading awareness. The mission of Breast Cancer Awareness Month is to “help those affected by breast cancer through early detection, education, and support services” (National Breast Cancer Foundation). There are events and walks to honor the people who are battling or have battled breast cancer. Various events for breast cancer will raise money that is then donated to American Cancer Society. That money is used for “fight the disease with research, information and services, and access to mammograms for women who need them” (Making Strides Against Breast Cancer). Sports teams in October will have a “pink out night” to raise awareness and help get the word out about breast cancer. The month of October gives breast cancer victims hope and faith with the overwhelming support from