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Breast Cancer By: Najiyah Westry , Mikaela Dailey, and Melody Scott

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Breast Cancer By: Najiyah Westry , Mikaela Dailey, and Melody Scott

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  1. Breast CancerBy: NajiyahWestry, Mikaela Dailey, and Melody Scott

  2. Description Breast cancer occurs when cells within the breast tissue mutates and begins to multiply uncontrollably. This leads to the development of tumors, which have the potential to spread through other parts of the body through the lymph nodes.

  3. Symptoms Breast lump or lump in the armpit that is hard, has uneven edges, and usually does not hurt Change in the size, shape, or feel of the breast or nipple -- for example, you may have redness, dimpling, or puckering that looks like the skin of an orange Fluid coming from the nipple -- may be bloody, clear to yellow, green, and look like puss Symptoms of advanced breast cancer may include: Bone pain Breast pain or discomfort Skin ulcers Swelling of one arm (next to the breast with cancer) Weight loss

  4. Treatments • Most women receive a combination of treatments. For women with stage I, II, or III breast cancer, the main goal is to treat the cancer and prevent it from returning (curing). For women with stage IV cancer, the goal is to improve symptoms and help them live longer. In most cases, stage IV breast cancer cannot be cured. • Stage 0 and DCIS -- Lumpectomy plus radiation or mastectomy is the standard treatment. There is some controversy on how best to treat DCIS. • Stage I and II -- Lumpectomy plus radiation or mastectomy with some sort of lymph node removal is the standard treatment. Hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and biologic therapy may also be recommended following surgery. • Stage III -- Treatment involves surgery, possibly followed by chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and biologic therapy. • Stage IV -- Treatment may involve surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, or a combination of these treatments.

  5. Prevention Tips There is still little agreement about whether lifestyle changes can prevent breast cancer. The best advice is to eat a well-balanced diet and avoid focusing on one "cancer-fighting" food. The American Cancer Society's dietary guidelines for cancer prevention recommend that people: Choose foods and portion sizes that promote a healthy weight Choose whole grains instead of refined grain products Eat 5 or more servings of fruits and vegetables each day Limit processed and red meat in the diet Limit alcohol consumption to one drink per day (women who are at high risk for breast cancer should consider not drinking alcohol at all)

  6. Cited Sources • www.google.com/images • www.nytimes.com

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