http://www.custom-hypnosis.com/cancer to learn about the power of spiritual healing and how it can help you by taking this free e-course. Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. Even though it is not as common in men, men should still be aware of it because they can get this disease as well. Early diagnosis is very important because breast cancer is the second most lethal cancer in women after lung cancer. To help you with an early diagnosis and hopefully a speedy recovery, you should learn more about this disease including its condition, its characteristics, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention.

1. Breast Cancer - Find Out What is Important
By Brian Bowie
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2. Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer. Even
though it is not as common in men, men should still be aware
of it because they can get this disease as well. Early diagnosis is
very important because breast cancer is the second most lethal
cancer in women after lung cancer. To help you with an early
diagnosis and hopefully a speedy recovery, you should learn
more about this disease including its condition, its
characteristics, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment and
prevention.
The breast consists of milk producing glands that are connected
to the opening of the skin in the nipple by ducts. Fat and fibrous
breast tissue connect the gland and duct structure. In this area
are blood vessels, lymph nodes and nerves like all the other
parts of the human body.
One of the common areas for breast cancer to occur are in the
milk ducts and milk glands. Cancer occurs when cells in this
area become abnormal and start to grow rapidly. These cells
will form a tumor. Most commonly breast cancer occurs in the
milk ducts and in the milk glands. The tumors in the ducts are
called ductal carcinomas, while the ones in the glands are called
lobular carcinomas.

3. Breast cancer is normally defined by different stages. Normally
it starts as a small lump, a tumor or calcium deposits. If not
treated early, the cancer will start to spread to other areas of
the breast. If the cancer reaches the lymph nodes, the cancer
will then spread to other parts of the body through the blood
stream. Some of the likely areas that cancer will show up in
regards to the breast are the lungs, liver or bones.
It is not exactly known what causes breast cancer. However
research has found some factors that seem to increase a
woman's chances of getting it. First women that have had
benign tumors are more likely to get cancerous tumors in the
future. Also immediate family members that have had the
disease will increase your risk. For example if your mom or
sister has had the disease, then you are at higher risk of getting
breast cancer. If you have the following genes, BRCA1 or
BRCA2, will also increase the risk. If you have been exposed to
high levels of estrogen, then your risk level is higher. The
following factors will also increase your risk: smoking, alcohol
consumption, weight gain and obesity and lack of exercise.

4. In most cases your doctor will diagnose breast cancer with a
mammography. A mammography is an x-ray that is designed to
identify any changes in the breast tissue and abnormal growths,
in particular. In most cases, your doctor will examine the breast
to decide if a mammography is necessary or not.
The most common type of treatment is surgery and is either a
mastectomy or lumpectomy. The doctor will remove the tumor,
surrounding tissue and lymph nodes. After surgery, the doctor
will likely use radiation therapy and/or chemotherapy to
remove any abnormal cells. The doctor may also prescribe
hormonal therapy and biological therapy.
The best thing that you can do to prevent breast cancer is
screening on a regular basis. You should conduct a self exam as
often as recommended by your doctor. Also you should get
clinical exams and mammograms as often as recommended by
your doctor. You also should consider ensuring that you eat a
balanced low fat diet that is primarily plant based, reduce your
consumption of alcohol, stop smoking and get plenty of
exercise.
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