Even with all the advancement in medical technology, human beings are still battling to find the cure for some diseases such as cancer. Cancer refers to the abnormal and uncontrolled growth of cells in the human body. They lead to the growth of tumors which then infiltrate other neighboring tissues and organs. The cancerous cells are dangerous because of the manner in which they lead to the attacking of other tissues in the body. There are different types of cancer affecting the human body. All the types of cancer are dangerous and claim millions of lives. In the United States alone, cancer can be attributed as one of the leading causes of death. It claims almost 20% of all the deaths that occur in the country. Of all the different types of cancer, the cancer of the breast is one of the most common. Women are the biggest victims of breast cancer although some cases have been reported in men though very rare. Studies by the United States Breast Cancer Statistics point that almost 12% of all United States women suffer will likely develop breast cancer during the course of their lifetime. The statistics translates to 1 case for every 8 women in the United States In order to understand the nature of breast cancer and how it affects human beings, we must first look at the structure of the female breast. It consists of fibrous and fatty tissues that are connective. It is then divided into twenty different parts known as lobes. Each of the interior lobe is composed of different…
Breast cancer is the 2nd most common, occurring cancer in women. By exploring the pathophysiology of breast cancer, one will understand the causes and be able to educate women on how to reduce the risk associated with breast cancer. Concept, System, Anatomy, and Physiology Breast cancer falls under the concept of cellular regulation. The main body system that is affected by breast cancer is the reproductive system. Breast cancer is defined as the unregulated growth of abnormal cells in the…
Breast Cancer Breast cancer has been the most concentrated on focus for finding a cure, asides from AID’s, for decades. It is a serious issue that plagues not only women, but, in some rare cases, men too. 1 in 8 United States women (approximately 12%) will develop some form of breast cancer, according to breastcancer.org. One should perform a self-examination once a month. There are 4 stages of breast cancer, with 4 being the most severe. To determine the stage of breast cancer, tumor size,…
There are all sorts of different cancers that people tend to hear of. Cancer is abnormal cells that grow out of control and invade a healthy person’s body. When these cells do not grow normally things can go wrong. When cancer occurs it is because the cells divide more than they should and begin to form masses also known as tumors. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, the most common type of cancer is breast cancer and is the second leading cause of cancer death in woman. Breast…
Breast cancer is one of the leading cancers that affect a myriad of people in today’s society. “About 1 in 8 U.S. women (about 12%) will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.” (Breast Cancer, 2016). Some people diagnosed with this type of cancer could have the opportunity to detect it early on due to screenings or self-evaluations. However despite early detection, it does not guarantee that the cancer can be treated in its entirety. Different stage levels decide the degree in…
model of the disease (Coreil, Wilke et al., 2004). The cultural variation in breast cancer experience between the Western and the Eastern cultures let women respond differently. In the Western countries, there is a high level of breast cancer awareness and uptake preventive and screening measurements lead to high rates of survivors (Torre, Siegel et al., 2016). In the US, women claimed that their prior knowledge of breast cancer, its risks and the benefit of screening has helped them to identify…
Cancer is one of the most deadly disease next to heart disease. Without the proper equipment, many breast cancer could go undiagnosed and overlooked. Nancy McIlhenney was diagnosed with breast cancer ( Invasive lobular carcinoma) back in November 2015, when she noticed a large lump within her breast. When she went to the doctors, they said that the lump she was feeling was fatty tissue but the cancer itself was hidden behind it. Granted that it might be caused by environmental due to radiation…
left breast, which had caused her inability to breath, and it was confirmed soon after her death, that breast cancer had spread through her lymph nodes and to the rest of her body. She chose not to receive treatment and was very skilled in concealing her condition from those who loved her most, and though I knew she was ill, I never thought that such a demon hung over her, taking her little by little each day. In her final moments, the only thing that lay in the hospital bed, was an empty vessel…
Introduction Breast cancer is the abnormal growing of cells within the breast tissues. It has been identified to be number two killer of all cancer demises among women. The first common sign that can lead to cancer diagnosis is the presence of a breast lump. Breast cancer is more common in women than men are, but they also need to realize that they can also be diagnosed with breast cancer. Fibro adenoma has been identified as the most prevalent form of benign breast tumor, while Invasive Ductal…
Stacie Laprarie, was diagnosed with breast cancer. I remember this day very clearly. I had a normal day at school, only to come home and find both my parents upset. As soon as my brother and I walked in the door, our parents sat us down at the kitchen table, to tell us that our mom had received a phone call from her doctor and, she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. They told us not to worry, and they promised that everything would be all right. As the words came out of my mom’s mouth,…