Breast cancer

Breast cancer in females TERMINOLOGY CLINICAL CLARIFICATION ? Malignancy that develops in the cells of the breast which proliferates uncontrollably; most commonly ductal and lobular carcinoma ? Diagnosis requires a tissue biopsy for microscopic examination to determine pathology CLASSIFICATION ? The TNM classification is used for clinical staging of breast tumors. The American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC) 7th edition stages breast cancer as follows:?26 ? TX: primary tumor cannot be…

Step 2: Annotated Bibliography Chander, S., and S. Bhasker. 'P341 Psychosocial Impacts Of Breast Cancer And Its Treatment On Indian Patients'. The Breast 20 (2011): S83. Web. The source is giving comparable statistics on the psychological impacts of the breast cancer. It has concrete information on how women are affected socially, emotionally and physically be cancer. Kelleher, Kathleen. 'Pink Ribbons And Beyond'. Any topic (writer's choice)4 Nursing for Women's…

Breast cancer is the second highest cause of cancer death among females. There are two main types of breast cancer and several that are less known but just as serious. Easy intervention is your best chance at fighting this potential life threatening illness. There are many symptoms a person may find to determine you should consult a doctor. Treatment options for breast cancer may vary depending upon what type of breast cancer and what stage of cancer is determined. Breast cancer is a disease…

on the condition of breast cancer and its relevant treatment. Breast cancer is the most common female cancer and globally remains a major public health concern (Meade and Dowling 2012). The condition will be evaluated from a prospective of nursing care, the relevant treatment, and the management of patients with the condition. The electronic database CINAHL, Health Source: Nursing/Academic Edition, MEDLINE and PsycINFO will be used. Search strategy on the topic of breast cancer and the…

of America, breast cancer screening starts at early age. According to American cancer society guideline, there is clinical breast exam or self-breast exam available for 20-30 years old americans every three years and once a year for over 40s. Mammogram is recommended every year starting from 40-year olds until they are in good health. The screening process is mainly through health insurance. However, there are also funding aids for low income and uninsured women through National breast and…

Breast Cancer impacts many people, whether it is the person that has the illness themselves, or even their families. Breast cancer affects the patient in ways such as “burning breasts, hair loss, liver issues, and going for blood every single week, not to mention having a weakened immune system, and being sick constantly”(Brentin), as described in an interview. Even after one becomes cancer free there are still so many complications from breast cancer. When asked what some of the changes to her…

attended the annual Breast Cancer walk in Point Pleasant, NJ. This was my first time attending an event like this and it provided an experience that was both enjoyable and informative. Despite the cold weather, over 5,000 participants showed up along with their donations to find a cure for breast cancer. Starting in the month of October, PALS began brainstorming for fundraiser ideas. Our goal was to raise about one thousand dollars that would be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.…

people that are dealing with a very significant illness. This illness is known as breast cancer. Breast cancer is a very significant disease that many people have been affected by. This disease causes people to go through both physical and emotional pain and stress;which also affects the family while going through the various degrees of treatment that breast cancer leaves on people. Many people know about breast cancer, however people are not informed on how it forms, how it can affect a person…

Breast cancer evaluation begins with symptoms and a general clinical history. This is followed by a triple assessment, which includes the following components: Clinical examination Imaging (usually mammography, ultrasonography, or both) Needle biopsy This approach naturally lends itself to a gradually increasing degree of invasiveness, so that a diagnosis can be obtained with the minimum degree of invasiveness and, consequently, the minimum amount of discomfort to the patient. Because the more…

CANCER 1. Incidence and Factors influencing the cancer Cancer is an abnormal proliferation and uncontrolled growth of cells. If the growth and thus spread of disease is not controlled, can lead to death of the individual. The control of cancer is challenging to the healthcare system in terms of decreasing the incidence and mortality. However, the mortality rate was marginally decreased in United States (Cancer, 2015). There exist numerous cancers reported including lung and bronchi, breast,…