Mammography

INVIVO AND INVITRO STUDIES ON CHEMOPROTECTIVE EFFICACY OF RESVERATROL IN BREAST CANCER 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 BREAST CANCER: Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer and it is one of the leading causes of cancer death in women worldwide. Diet and Nutrition play a key role in carcinogenesis process, as reflected in the global differences in breast cancer incidence worldwide. High fat content, meat and low fiber diets were associated with high breast cancer incidence rates whereas…

DISCUSSION The detection of preinvasive and invasive cervical epithelial abnormalities cervical Pap smears has become a very important screening test. This screening test is a simple, inexpensive and reliable method for screening of female population which greatly reduces the morbidity and mortality associated with cervical carcinoma, if detected in its precancerous stage. The present study was conducted to investigate the efficacy of Pap test as initial screening test and confirm the diagnosis…

1. Introduction Abortion is one of the most vital decisions and ethical argumentative issue especially in case of Pregnancy-associated breast cancer which is the most common solid tumor in pregnancy, it develops during pregnancy period or within 1 year after pregnancy, and presents both diagnostic and therapeutic dilemma. (Beadle, Wendy,Woodward, Lavinia, Middleton,Tereffe, et al., 2009). Approximately 0.2-3.8% of breast cancers in women under the age of 50 are diagnosed during pregnancy this…

Learning you are diagnosed with breast cancer is one of the most terrifying moments in a woman’s life, but taking the diagnosis and turning it into the motor that drives you to conquer your dreams, is nothing but a sign that woman is a total warrior. Atlanta designer, Tracy Nicole Prather is the vivid example of what women are capable of doing and overcoming when faced with a dramatic situation in life. Prather was diagnosed with breast cancer a few years back, and while she had a stable job as…

Diagnosis of lymphedema requires a detailed medical history and physical exam [15]. From medical history, patients with breast cancer and lymphedema may report symptoms such as sensation of arm fullness and mild discomfort, which are seen in the early stages of the condition, whereas joint immobility, pain, and skin changes are noted frequently in the later stages of lymphedema. Furthermore, changes may include pitting of tissues, increased thickness of skin folds, and enlargement of the…

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…

This week while I was researching information for my cohort presentation I found a really interesting article that talked about Breast Cancer. The article I read was from Mayo Clinic which is an organization. The title of the article is Disease and conditions: Breast Cancer by Mayo Clinic Staff. What is Breast Cancer? Breast Cancer is cancer that forms in the cells of the breasts. This cancer, is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States. An interesting fact that I never…

What if the proper age to get mammograms would rise to the age of 50 instead of 40? According to Ph.D. Diana Zuckerman and Ph.D. Anna E. Mazzucco, this is what the “U.S. Preventative Services Task Force recommends” on doing (Zuckerman, Mazzucco 1). This is a big change in women, since now they may feel more comfortable with the idea of getting mammograms done, but at a later age. Mammograms have been used for a while now and they have proven to increase the chances of women’s lives by detecting…

Researchers found that the 'Angelina Jolie effect' has real-world consequences. When celebrities' health problems make the headlines they may help increase awareness, suggests the new study from Austria. Oscar-winning film star Angelina Jolie's announced her breast removal surgery to prevent cancer in May 2013. The actress' double mastectomy and reconstruction has raised awareness of cancer treatment, researchers said. 15jolie_cnd-superJumboThe Angelina Jolie effect Women reported better…

“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow,” said Mary Anne Radmacher. For those fighting breast cancer, they need courage and strength to keep fighting everyday. People of St. Mary's, help us help these patients by donating to the Susan G. Komen organization. It will benefit the people fighting breast cancer, the organization, and go to research. You can donate at ww5komen.org. Schools can get active in donating.…