Breast Cancer

By

Rachel, Xiao Xia, Helen

Introduction

DefinitionSymptomsCausesPrevention

Treatment

PrognosisStatisticsConclusion

Breast CancerA group of diseases in which

cells in the body grow, change, and multiply out of control

Usually, cancer is named after the body part in which it originated

The term breast cancer refers to a malignant tumour that has developed from cells in the breast

Symptoms of Breast Cancer

New lumps or thickening in the breast or under the arm

Breast lumpsNipple soreness or breast pain

Nipple discharge or turning in

Rash or red swollen breastsSwelling of all part of the breast

Skin irritation or dimpling

Causes of Breast CancerGender: 100 times more common in

women than menAge: chance of getting breast cancer

goes up when 55 or older Genetic risk factors: 5%-10% of breast

cancer are linked to genesFamily history: higher among women

whose close blood relatives have this disease

PreventionFor women who are at extremely high risk of developing breast cancer

both breast removed

taking medicines that block the effect of estrogen in the body

PreventionFor most women:1. Regular check up2. Reducing long-term use of hormone

therapy for symptoms of menopause.3. Lifestyle factors that can reduce riska) Stay physically activeb) Limit alcoholc) Limiting fat in your diet and maintain

a healthy weight

TreatmentBreast cancer

treatment can include:

Surgery Chemotherapy Radiotherapy Hormonal therapies A specific drug for

particular type of breast cancer

The aim of treatments

To remove the breast cancer

Destroy any cancer cells that may remain in the breast and surrounding area

Destroy any cancer cells that may have spread outside the breast

What treatments are available

Depending on a number of factors and the stage of the cancer

Degree of potential aggressiveness of the cells

The most extensive surgical option is to remove the breast and lymph nodes under the arm

Combination treatments

Prognosis of breast cancerOutcome of breast cancer

Duration of breast cancer

Chances of complications

Prospects for recovery

Survival rates, death rates

CHANCE OF RECOVERYStages Types Characteristics of cancer cellsWhether the cancer is found in your other breast

Age, weight, Menopausal statusGeneral health

Recurrence of breast cancer:

One of every 10 patients who are treated with lumpectomy and radiation therapy will have a recurrence of breast cancer in the same breast within 12 years. Fear of recurrence of breast cancer is the reason why many women prefer a mastectomy to a lumpectomy.

STATISTICS

Currently 36 women in Australia are diagnosed with breast cancer everyday.

Indigenous women are less likely to be diagnosed than non-indigenous women in 2002-2006.

The average age of first diagnosis was 60 years old for a woman in 2006.

Statistics2006 Women Men

Diagnosis

12,614 102

Death rate

2,618 25

Risk of breast cancer with age

24%

51%

25%

younger than 5050-69 years oldover 70 years old

CONCLUSIONThe most common cause of

cancer related to death in women.

Early detection and screening is vital.

Breast self-examination is important but it should not substituted for screening tests.

Maintain a healthy weight, add exercise into our routine.

Limit alcohol intake and non-smoking.