Male breast cancer occurs when there is uncontrolled growth of cells in the male breast. Although this type of cancer is more common in women than in men, there are a percentage of men who suffer from it. This disease usually occurs in men who are in their sixties and seventies. Signs of this disease in men include discharge from the nipple, swelling, skin dimpling or nipple retraction. Breast lumps are easier to detect in men than...more
Breast cancer results from uncontrolled growth of breast cells resulting in a malignant tumor. Scientists have been trying to get a cure for the disease for many years. A lot of progress has been made since they begun, although no cure has yet been found. The earliest records of the disease date back to as early as the Egyptian civilization. They recorded the lumps as tumors or ulcers in the breasts. They also concluded that there...more
Breast cancer is a malignant growth originating from the breast tissues. It is diagnosed using self-examination or through mammograms, breast ultrasound or biopsy. These examinations are recommended for women above the age of thirty five. They should be done yearly or as advised by a doctor. The disease can be life threatening if not diagnosed in time and treatment started immediately. Treatment usually takes between six months and one year. Many survivors are able to live a full life after completing treatment. In addition, recurrences are not very common and only happen in some cases. After successful treatment, one needs to adjust to life as a breast cancer survivor. Many changes occur in your life and body after treatment which one needs to learn to deal with. Your hair begins to grow back on your head together with eyebrows and eyelashes which you had lost due to treatment. You are also likely to suffer from bouts of memory loss and also lack of concentration. In addition, due to the battery of tests that you had to go through, your body is fatigued and will take a long time to recover. This means that, despite completing treatment, you will still not be able to...more
Addiction has always been the wrong side of a coin. It has been observed among the women consuming high percentage of alcohol and drug leads to other co-occurring disorders also such as PTSD, ADHD, anxiety or depression. Consequently, this weakens her confidence, self respect and determination. This is the reason why it becomes so hard to recover...more
Breast cancer originates from the breast tissues. Symptoms of having the disease include having a lump, change in shape and size of the breast or discharge from the nipple. These symptoms are discovered through a self- exam after which one goes for further tests in a hospital. The tests done in the hospital include; breast scans,...more
Breast cancer occurs on the breast tissue due to uncontrollable growth of cells. This can either be in the inner lining of the milk ducts. This type of cancer normally affects elderly women although there are cases where it affects men and young women. The most notable sign of the disease is the formation of a lump in the breast. Other signs include a change in the size or shape of the breast or discharge from the nipples. These signs are noted during a self-exam. However, one needs to see a doctor for further tests in order to tell whether the lump is malignant or benign. There are different types of treatment that one can receive after being diagnosed with cancer. These include, surgery (lumpectomy or mastectomy), radiation, hormonal therapy, target therapy and chemotherapy. Chemotherapy is the use of drugs or combination of drugs to stop the growth of cancer cells. The drug or drugs used depend on the type of cancer and the extent to which it has spread. In addition, this method of treatment can be used in cases where surgery is not an option or possible. The treatment is sometimes given to help reduce the size of the tumor. This is done so that the tumor can...more
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