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Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a cancer of the breast tissue.

101.	Mammogram Overkill 2007-06-26 19:57:01 I have to wonder just how many women get unnecessary mammograms? I've had some scares already in my 49 short years and frankly am somewhat hesitant about believing that the high technology today is so wonderful!
102.	Exercising and Breast Cancer 2007-06-26 19:55:38 Can you really exercise when being treated for something like breast cancer? Find out here...
103.	The Perfect Thing to Wear to a Mastectomy 2007-06-26 19:53:49 I meet a lot of amazing women in my line of work. Many are going through rough times. And it never fails to amaze me how much a great sense of humor and a positive outlook can make things a little easier. Janet's sense of humor about her surgery definitely brought a smile to my heart.
104.	Breast Cancer Prevention Plan 2007-06-26 19:51:53 Breast cancer is a disease, which primarily affects women, although there are also men affected with breast cancer in some rare cases. The prospect of death makes this disease dreadful, not to mention the agony a patient undergoes during therapy.
105.	Are You At Risk Of Breast Cancer 2007-06-26 19:49:50 Have you seen a woman suffering from breast cancer? Seeing and taking care of a patient suffering from breast cancer, especially during the later stage, is a disturbing experience. This can be worse if the person suffering is an immediate family member.
106.	Breast Cancer - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment 2007-06-26 19:48:05 About one in ten women will get breast cancer at sometimes in their life, usually between the ages of 50 and 70. Most disorders of the breast are not serious, although breast cancer is becoming increasingly common in developed countries.
107.	A Few Facts About Breast Cancer 2007-06-26 19:46:58 Breast cancer is caused by the abnormal or uncontrollable growth of breast cells. It has the potential to also spread to other parts of the body. While cancer is almost always caused by an abnormal gene the chances of inheriting it from your mother or father is only 5 to 10 percent. The genetic abnormalities that occur as a result of the ageing process and other factors however cause 90 percent of the breast cancers.
108.	The Genetics Of Breast Cancer 2007-06-26 19:41:22 Most of the inherited cases of breast cancer have been linked with the two genes Breast Cancer gene 1 (BRCA1) and Breast Cancer gene 2 (BRCA2). These two genes play a role in keeping the breast cells growing normally and preventing any cancerous cell growth. However, abnormal BRCA 1 and BRCA2 gene increase an individual's risk from breast cancer. These genes usually account for almost up to 10 percent of all breast cancers.
109.	Do You Have Breast Cancer? 2007-06-26 19:39:03 Breast cancer is probably one of the most disturbing diagnoses a doctor has to divulge to his patient. Learn the signs and symptoms of this disease. Early treatment means higher chances of recovery.
110.	Breast Cancer - Myths And Facts 2007-06-26 19:37:39 Myth: Breast cancer is primarily a genetic disorder. Only 5 percent to 10 percent of breast cancer is owing to abnormal genes. The two genes, Breast Cancer Gene 1 (BRCA 1) and Breast Cancer Gene 2 (BRCA2) are thought to be those that increase the risk of breast cancer. However, the percentage of breast cancer cases in relation to BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutated genes is only 5%. It must be noted that this is only one of the risk factors when considering breast cancer. The other risk factors being age, high fat content diet and obesity, to name a few.

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