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Breast cancer is a malignant tumorous growth in any one or both mammary glands. A tumor can spring up anywhere within the ducts or lobules (glands that produce milk) of either one or both sides. The chances rise if any one family member has had this illness before: it's estimated that out of every two hundred people who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, at least one will have a close relative who had it.
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www.hccnevada.com What Is Breast Cancer and How Does It Affect A Woman's Body? Breast cancer is a malignant tumorous growth in any one or both mammary glands. A tumor can spring up anywhere within the ducts or lobules (glands that produce milk) of either one or both sides. The chances rise if any one family member has had this illness before: it's estimated that out of every two hundred people who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, at least one will have a close relative who had it. Symptoms Breast cancer is the leading cause of death among all malignant tumors in women and primarily strikes those between 50 to 74 years old. Here are some common symptoms: A lump or thickening somewhere near the breast or underarm area; can be felt during self-examination. Anyone part becomes hard when pressed against the chest wall, not just that particular breast itself as well. The size change (whether becoming large or small) isn't normal for a woman's body structure/development at any age - for example, if an adolescent girl notices her breasts seem to be growing abnormally big for someone her age. Types of Breast Cancer Treatment The primary methods used for treating breast cancer at including Las Vegas Cancer Center Las Vegas Nv, surgery lobectomy - whole organ removal, modified radical mastectomy - either one or both breasts removed), Radiation therapy and chemotherapy
Conclusion If you spot any of these, it's important to contact your physician or a Las Vegas Breast Cancer Treatment specialist for an examination. If possible, first have them feel the regions mentioned where the tumor might be growing - don't self-examine too often: this can lead to damage in the long run if any underlying medical condition is overlooked. Early detection will help put together a good treatment plan and lengthen anyone's life expectancy by removing all cancerous cells at one time.