common cancers for women is breast cancer. Breast cancer is a cancer that is well known since there is a month that is dedicated to bring awareness to breast cancer but not many people realize how high or low their risk for developing breast cancer is. Breast cancer affects many women, “in the United States, about one woman in eight will develop breast cancer”(Breastcancer.org). Most of the time breast cancer will affect women that are…
upon a woman 's chest, the breast. What exactly is the function of the breast? The breast is special tissue found in the pectoral region of the body. It contains lobes that, when the body produces enough of the hormone prolactin, produces milk made to feed offspring(The Breast..,2014). Though the breast is used to create breast milk if needed, it is not considered a sexual organ, for it is not needed during reproduction. Then why is there censorship of the breast? Specifically only female…
What exactly is a breast augmentation? Well, it is a surgical procedure that is used to increase the size, shape or fullness of a woman’s breasts. The plastic surgeons thatperform these surgeries place silicone,saline, or alternative composite breast implants under the chest muscle or breast tissue. The outer layer of the implant is made of silicone. And the inside is filled with saline solution, silicone gel, or other substance such as polypropylene string, or soy oil. Breast implants began in…
As women age, their breast tissue and structure often start to sag. A breast lift can reduce the amount of sagging tissue, reposition the nipple to a more pleasing angle, and restore the bustline. There are many different techniques for doing a breast lift. One of those methods is what is known as a vertical breast lift. It has certain benefits over other techniques. The Breast's Shape When looking at before pictures of a breast lift, you will notice a few things. The breast's droop is…
Physical Examination of the Female Breast Physical examination of the female breasts is an important screening method and should be performed by all women periodically (Gotzsche, 2015). The process is useful in early detection of breast cancer which could help in improving the prognosis of the patient. The physical examination and its principles should be learnt by all women as the procedure can be performed at home independently, especially by individuals who are genetically predisposed to…
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 cancer is when the malignant cells form in the tissue of the breast. In 2016, an estimated 246,660 cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in the United States and 40,450 deaths (KOMEN). In rare cases, men can also be diagnosed with breast cancer. 1…
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 being found with in her hometown of Lansdowne, Pennsylvania, and being exposed to…
In November 2008, I was a normal teenage girl in the eighth grade, when my mother, 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…
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…
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…