Breast Cancer:
Introduction
Breast cancer is a cancer that is much more prevalent in women but can also occur in men. As one ages, one’s risk and likelihood of developing breast cancer increases (Hughes, 1996). There have been many studies done to determine risk factors and while there are still questions about its origin there are certain risk factors that are known including first generation family members who have it, smoking, high fat low fiber diet and the use of birth control. The treatment of breast cancer has come a long way in the past few decades and today the use of chemotherapy, radiation or a combination of them both are proving successful in the long term treatment and cure of the disease that at one time was as certain death sentence.
The Options:
When a woman is diagnosed with breast cancer the first step in treatment is usually surgery. Surgery removes the cancer tumor and at times the decision is made to remove the entire breast (Hughes, 1996).
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