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Breast Cancer
By
Rachel, Xiao Xia, Helen
Introduction
DefinitionSymptomsCausesPrevention
Treatment
PrognosisStatisticsConclusion
Breast CancerA group of diseases in which
cells in the body grow, change, and multiply out of control
Usually, cancer is named after the body part in which it originated
The term breast cancer refers to a malignant tumour that has developed from cells in the breast
Symptoms of Breast Cancer
New lumps or thickening in the breast or under the arm
Breast lumpsNipple soreness or breast pain
Nipple discharge or turning in
Rash or red swollen breastsSwelling of all part of the breast
Skin irritation or dimpling
Causes of Breast CancerGender: 100 times more common in
women than menAge: chance of getting breast cancer
goes up when 55 or older Genetic risk factors: 5%-10% of breast
cancer are linked to genesFamily history: higher among women
whose close blood relatives have this disease
PreventionFor women who are at extremely high risk of developing breast cancer
both breast removed
taking medicines that block the effect of estrogen in the body
PreventionFor most women:1. Regular check up2. Reducing long-term use of hormone
therapy for symptoms of menopause.3. Lifestyle factors that can reduce riska) Stay physically activeb) Limit alcoholc) Limiting fat in your diet and maintain
a healthy weight
TreatmentBreast cancer
treatment can include:
Surgery Chemotherapy Radiotherapy Hormonal therapies A specific drug for
particular type of breast cancer
The aim of treatments
To remove the breast cancer
Destroy any cancer cells that may remain in the breast and surrounding area
Destroy any cancer cells that may have spread outside the breast
What treatments are available
Depending on a number of factors and the stage of the cancer
Degree of potential aggressiveness of the cells
The most extensive surgical option is to remove the breast and lymph nodes under the arm
Combination treatments
Prognosis of breast cancerOutcome of breast cancer
Duration of breast cancer
Chances of complications
Prospects for recovery
Survival rates, death rates
CHANCE OF RECOVERYStages Types Characteristics of cancer cellsWhether the cancer is found in your other breast
Age, weight, Menopausal statusGeneral health
Recurrence of breast cancer:
One of every 10 patients who are treated with lumpectomy and radiation therapy will have a recurrence of breast cancer in the same breast within 12 years. Fear of recurrence of breast cancer is the reason why many women prefer a mastectomy to a lumpectomy.
STATISTICS
Currently 36 women in Australia are diagnosed with breast cancer everyday.
Indigenous women are less likely to be diagnosed than non-indigenous women in 2002-2006.
The average age of first diagnosis was 60 years old for a woman in 2006.
Statistics2006 Women Men
Diagnosis
12,614 102
Death rate
2,618 25
Risk of breast cancer with age
24%
51%
25%
younger than 5050-69 years oldover 70 years old
CONCLUSIONThe most common cause of
cancer related to death in women.
Early detection and screening is vital.
Breast self-examination is important but it should not substituted for screening tests.
Maintain a healthy weight, add exercise into our routine.
Limit alcohol intake and non-smoking.