A Topic Where Every Woman Must Know. Early warning signs of breast cancer.
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The document discusses mammary glands, breast cancer, risk factors for breast cancer, diagnostic tests, signs and symptoms, stages and prognosis, treatments, prevention, breast self-exams, myths vs facts, common and less common types of breast cancer, and who is at risk. It provides information on what mammary glands are, what breast cancer is, who is at higher risk of developing breast cancer, how breast cancer is diagnosed and treated, and how it can be prevented through self-exams and lifestyle factors.
A Topic Where Every Woman Must Know. Early warning signs of breast cancer.
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- 2. What is mammary gland? Mammary glands (breast) Accessory organs of female reproductive system Located on the front of the chest muscles between the second and sixth ribs. Each breast is made up of 15-20 lobes Lobes contain many smaller lobules. Lobules contain groups of tiny glands that can produce milk. knip
- 3. What is mammary gland? Milk flows through thin tubes called ducts to nipple. There is no difference in the glands of both sexes. The nipple is the center of a dark area of skin called areola. knip
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- 5. What is breast cancer? Malignant tumor (a collection of cancer cells) arising from the cells of the breast. knip
- 6. What is breast cancer? 2nd leading cause of death 2nd most common cancer 1 out of every 8 women are at risk of developing cancer 3 million women are living with breast cancer and 1/3 of them don’t even know it. In the Philippines 1 out of 13 Filipinas is afflicted with the disease Most common cancer in the country knip
- 7. Who is at risk? All women are at risk. knip
- 8. Who is at risk? knip Risk Factors Age Family History Personal History Menstru ation Breast Tissue Dietary Factors Alcohol Intake Smoking Radiation
- 9. Diagnostic Tests for Breast Cancer Mammography Breast Ultrasound Biopsy knip
- 10. Early Warning Signs of Breast Cancer knip
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- 14. Prognosis of Breast Cancer Stage 5-year survival 10-year survival Stage 1 85 70 Stage 2 70 50 Stage 3 55 30 Stage 4 5 2 knip
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- 16. Treatment Surgery • Mastectomy • Quadrantectomy • Lumpectomy ChemotherapyRadiotherapy Hormonal Therapy knip
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- 22. The Purpose of Breast Self Exam (BSE) Become more familiar with your breasts Help differentiate between normal and abnormal Every woman’s breast is different Know the look and feel of your breast Find any changes unusual for you knip
- 23. When should BSE be done? Age 20 and older Once a month Just after period Same day each month(menopausal, pregnant) knip
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- 25. Myths vs. Facts on Breast Cancer Myths Facts Regular mammogram prevents breast cancer. Mammogram don’t prevent cancer, but they can save lives by finding breast cancer as early as possible, when its most treatable. Bras cause cancer. There was no real difference in risk between woman who wore bra and woman who didn’t. There is nothing you can do to lower the risk of developing breast cancer. 90% of breast cancers are largely due to lifestyle and environmental factors. Most breast cancers run in the families. Only 5-10% of breast cancers are thought to be hereditary. knip
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- 30. Common Types of Breast Cancer Ductal carcinoma in situ – most common type of noninvasive breast cancer. This type of cancer has not spread and therefore usually has a very high cure rate. Invasive ductal carcinoma – this cancer starts in the duct of the breast and grows into the surrounding tissue. It is most common form breast cancer. Invasive lobular carcinoma – this starts in the glands of the breast that produce milk. knip
- 31. Less Common Types of Breast Cancer Mucinous carcinoma – formed from mucus- producing cancer cells. Mixed tumors – contains variety of cell types. Medullary carcinoma – is an infiltrating breast cancer that presents with well-defined boundaries between the cancerous and non cancerous tissue. knip
- 32. Less Common Types of Breast Cancer Inflammatory breast cancer – this cancer makes the skin of the breast appear red and fell warm (giving it the appearance of an innfection) knip
- 34. Who is at risk? Menstruation – women who started their menstrual cycle at a younger age (before 12) or went through menopause later (after 55) have a slightly increased risk. Breast tissue – women with dense breast tissue have higher risk of breast cancer. Dietary factors – high fat, high cholesterol Alcohol use Having no children or the first child after age 30 increases the risk of breast cancer. knip
- 35. Who is at risk? Age – the chances of breast cancer increase as you get older. Family history – higher among women who have relatives among women who have relatives with the disease. (5-10%) Personal history – having been diagnose with breast cancer in one breast increases the risk of cancer in the other breast or the chance of an additional cancer in the original breast. knip
- 36. Who is at risk? Breastfeeding for one and a half to two years might slightly lower the risk of breast cancer. Smoking Radiation knip