came home from school and my mom told my brothers and I that she was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was shocked at the news. I did not know how to go about it. I felt a little better when she told me it was stage one, meaning it was not horrible. I was still very startled by the news, a parent getting cancer this early never crossed my mind. Cancer was all around me, but it never really affected me. Her having cancer opened many new perspectives of life for me, and even made her more of a role model
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involved in the care of breast cancer patients. The team may consist of an oncologist, radiologist, surgeon specialist cancer nurse specialists, pathologists, radiologists, radiographers and reconstructive surgeon. Sometimes the team may also include occupational therapists, psychologists, nutritionists, and physical therapists. The team will consider several factors when deciding the best treatment for the patient, such as: Type of breast cancer Stage and stage of breast cancer - how big the tumor,
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Organ Function: Breasts are the mammary gland with in females secretes milk used to feed infants. Localized on the upper ventral region, on the left and right sides. Breast has two main tissues. Contain glandular lobules and ducts in women who are at the stage of lactation, milk containing the right through the tubes that carry milk to the nipple, and media containing fibrous connective tissue and adipose adjusting the size and shape of the breast. Organ Disease: Breasts Cancer occurs when cells
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screening for breast cancer is better than more screening. They found that women who are tested before the age of 45 have a greater risk of a false positive which results in having to deal with multiple tests and examinations without the need of them. Researchers suggest that women should wait until they are at least 45 to begin getting any mammograms done. The CNN article “New breast cancer guidelines: screen later, less often”, was written according to the research in the original source, “Breast Cancer
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Two Patients Two Cancers One Moment of Truth By: Andrea Patterson 2/4/2013 Ms. Doris M.O.B. There are so many types of cancers. The focus in this research paper is to specify two different kinds. Where in which I will describe what type they are, where it’s located, signs to look for, treatments and reactions to those types of treatments. I will also be interviewing two cancer survivors, both of which had different cancers. Dianner Patterson, who was diagnosed with Thyroid Papillary Carcinoma
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Breast Cancer Veronica Owens Baker College of Allen Park Speech (Wed) Heather Capote-Powell August 03, 2011 General Purpose: To inform Title of Speech: Breast Cancer Awareness Specific Purpose: To inform my audience on various types and stages of breast cancer, and who is susceptible, and available detection and treatment. I. Introduction: She is your mother, your sister, your aunt, and your best friend. She is the special someone in your life she also has breast cancer. This
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Expensive Cancer Drugs: A Comparison between the United States and the United Kingdom. The article that I will do an overview on is entitled: Expensive Cancer Drugs: A Comparison between the United States and the United Kingdom. The article compared the United Kingdom’s and the United States experience with cancer drugs and how expensive they can be due to medical technologies. This article also discusses the differences between the two countries access to new cancer drugs and their cancer outcomes
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LIKELY TO DIE FROM BREAST CANCER 1 African American Women Are More Likely To Die From Breast Cancer Denise Blanchard Student ID: 000239612 Western Governors University August 20, 2012 AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN ARE MORE LIKELY TO DIE FROM BREAST CANCER 2 Research suggests African American women are more likely to die from breast cancer because of their
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the chosen case study a 48 year old women named Libby contracts breast cancer for the second time. In Libby’s journey throughout her treatment she discovers many physical, social, psychological and spiritual issues which affect her overall well-being. This paper will discuss how important it is for nurses to give the best treatment possible; during, between and after therapy. It will also discuss the risks of developing this cancer and how important it is to find the condition early to promote a
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clinical breast exams and mammograms are three of the best ways to detect breast cancer early and thus save lives. Introduction: The reality of breast cancer hit home with me in June 2008, when a co-worker of mine was diagnosed with stage one breast caner. Through a routine self- examination she felt an abnormal spot on her breast. The next day she had a clinical breast exam and mammogram to help determine what she had found. Being knowledgeable about early detection of breast cancer can save your
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