Breast

Breast cancer (BC) is a disease which is believed to be caused by a disruption in the equilibrium of certain cell cycles within breast tissue, resulting in the uncontrolled replication of cells and eventually, tumours, which can become malignant and spread to other potentially vital organs (Pennery et al. 2009). Although some suggested causes raise controversy, such as the notion that breast cancer may be linked to infection by other viruses including, mouse mammary tumour virus, human papilloma…

increasingly more stories and news articles have appeared about women liberating themselves and their families. These women are choosing to breast feed in public, regardless of society’s ideas on its appropriateness. Why is a woman feeding her child seen as an inappropriate act in society? Woman are sexualized. A person sees a breast and it is immediately sexualized. Breasts are not sexual organs though, they are on the human body with the intent that they will be used to nourish a future life.…

Actress and motivational speaker Ann Jillian once said, “there can be life after breast cancer, the prerequisite is early detection.” As breast cancer is becoming increasingly more prevalent in American woman, the line between how the media is spreading awareness for finding a cause and the importance of preventions and early detections is being skewed, thus affecting the social construction of the portrayal of breast cancer in modern society. Awareness for the preventions and early detections…

Human Breast milk has been known as one of important nutrition for infants. Human breast milk contains lots of energy, vitamin, protein and mineral and also protects the infants from many diseases (WHO, 2002). This milk is coming from breastfeeding from mothers to their infants. Some researchers figured out the benefits of breastfeeding to infants are the baby cannot easily get infectious diseases, increasing the survival of the infants in their first time of live and increasing the cognitive…

Breast augmentation with implants is the most common elective surgery in the world. Many patients have the surgery for cosmetic reasons, usually to increase the size or change the shape and size of the breast. Many women also have a breast augmentation with implants as a reconstructive surgery after having a mastectomy - the removal of the breast due to breast cancer (or some women today are even removing their breasts before they get cancer if there is a history of breast cancer in their…

Breast Implants, How Big is Too Big? Size does matter when choosing the right breast implant for your body type. Nowadays women have more choices than ever when it comes to choosing breast implants. Breast implants come in all sizes, shapes, contours and even feels in order to create a proportionate, natural look. The only problem with the wide array of choices is to determine what looks good and what is right for you. There are several things you should keep in mind when choosing your breast…

focus was to bring awareness to Inflammatory Breast Cancer, which is a very rare form of breast cancer that a lot of times go undetected because there are no real symptoms. A lot of women are initially told everything is fine because Inflammatory Breast Cancer does not show up on breast ultrasounds or mammograms. Being that I work in the imaging department at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I had never heard of this particular type of breast cancer before. Being able to take…

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…

cured if treatments are done in time. Breast neoplasm is an obstruction where polyps are developed, obstructing the normal pathways of one or both nipples, the areola, and the ducts within the vicinity surrounds the breast. There are many forms neoplasms in the breast varying from IDC, which is short for Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, invading the area where the milk is on or around the ducts of the breast, ceasing or limiting production of milk. The other types of breast neoplasms involve ILC,…