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Breast cancer is cancer of breast tissue. Worldwide, it is the most common form of cancer in females, affecting approximately one out of twelve to thirteen women who reach age ninety at some stage of their life in the Western world. It is (after lung cancer) the second most fatal cancer in women. * Because the breast is composed of identical tissues in males and females, breast cancer can also occur in males, but here the incidence is very low, less than 1 percent.
History of breast cancer
Breast cancer is one of the oldest known forms of cancer tumors. Our oldest description of cancer (although the term cancer was not used) was discovered in Egypt and dates back to approximately 1600 B.C. The Edwin Smith Papyrus, or writing, describes 8 cases of tumors or ulcers of the breast that were treated by cauterization, with a tool called "the fire drill." The writing says about the disease, "There is no treatment." * At least one of the described cases is male. This papyrus is 5 meters long and is kept in the New York Historical Society. Scholars believe that the actual document is a copy of an original document from the 30th century before Christ. In any case, for centuries, physicians described similar cases in their practises, with the same sad conclusion. It wasn't until greater understanding of the circulatory system was added to the body of medical knowledge in the 17th century that doctors made the link to the lymph glands in the armpit. The French surgeon Jean Louis Petit (1674-1750) and later the Scottish surgeon Benjamin Bell (1749-1806) were the first to remove the lymph nodes, breast tissue, and breast muscle. Their successful work was carried on by William Stewart Halsted who started performing mastectomies in 1882. He became known for his Halsted radical mastectomy, a surgical procedure that remained popular up to the 1970's and was performed on Betty Ford.
Types of breast cancer
- DCIS: Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
- LCIS: Lobal Carcinoma in Situ
- Invasive ductal carcinoma
- Invasive lobal carcinoma
- Inflamatory breast cancer
- Paget's disease
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Nicholas_Morse (Nicholas Morse) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:10:27 -0000
@NoCluenPepsi at least its a racecar, ya know? pink is a good color. Breast Cancer Awareness all year long works for me.
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Fanofrob (fanofrob) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:10:00 -0000
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msKris2U (Kris Hearts DDub) Fri, 11 Dec 2009 23:09:24 -0000
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Breakthrough Breast Cancer - Accessible information about hereditary breast cancer. Includes information on the situation in the UK for those with a family history, breast screening, genetic testing, additional resources and support services.
Meta Description: [ This section of our website aims to provide information and contacts for those affected by a family history of breast cancer. ]
Breast Cancer Campaign - Charity providing independent funding into researching the cure for breast cancer.
Meta Description: [ Breast Cancer Campaign is the only charity that specialises in funding independent breast cancer research throughout the UK. ]
Breast Cancer Support Board UK - A support board for those starting, going through or recovering from treatment for breast cancer and all others affected by this disease. Run by women who have fought or are fighting breast cancer.
Meta Description: [ The Breast Cancer Support Board ]
CancerBACUP - Provides information and support for many types of tumors. Includes access to online booklets and other resources.
Meta Description: [ Cancerbackup - Europe's leading cancer information service, providing accurate, up-to-date and authorative cancer information, resources and support for people affected by cancer. ]
Epping Breast Unit - Web site of the NHS breast cancer treatment centre in Epping, Essex, United Kingdom
Meta Description: [ The Home Pages of The Epping Breast Unit,
a breast cancer treatment centre north-east of London, in Essex, U.K. ]
Maidstone Breast Clinic - Information about treatment offered to both NHS and private patients.
Meta Description: [ Maidstone Breast Clinic, Everything you need to know about Breast Cancer Care. ]
The Other Side of The Bedpan - Personal journal of a nurses fight with breast cancer including tips.
UK Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign - Nina Pope's site. Good information on breast examination. Links to other resources.
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