Breast Cancer Survival Rate - Stage 4 Breast Cancer

The breast cancer survival rate for Stage 4 breast cancer is much lower than for breast cancer detected at earlier stages.

Breast Cancer Survival Rate - Stage 4 Breast Cancer

Stage 4 breast cancer, or advanced breast cancer, has metastasized to other tissue including bone tissue, lung tissue, or the liver. When breast cancer has overwhelmed the body's natural defenses and spread this far by the time the cancer is first diagnosed, the 5-year survival rate drops to 16%-20% in the United States (American Cancer Society).

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Breast Cancer Survival Rate - Stage 4 Breast Cancer

Up to 5% of white women in the U.S., and up to 9% of black women have advanced breast cancer spread to distant tissue at the time of first diagnosis (SEER). This difference is usually attributed to poverty and lack of health insurance.

Breast Cancer Survival Rate - Stage 4 Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Survival Rate - Stage 4 Breast Cancer

In general, women who have advanced breast cancer at the time of diagnosis live approximately 18 months after diagnosis (median survival rate). Those who are still alive five years after their diagnosis of advanced breast cancer can live an additional 3.5 years (median survival rate) according to the American Cancer Society.

Since this is the most deadly category of breast cancer, it is important to work closely with all the health care providers. New treatments are being developed all the time, and second, or even third opinions may give the patient more information about newly discovered successful solutions.

Early detection is clearly the most important factor in breast cancer survival rates. Breast cancer detected at Stage 1 while it is still localized to the breast has a survival rate of 98%-100%, while metastasized breast cancer first detected at Stage 4 drops down to 16%-20%.

Early detection procedures must include monthly self-examinations done at the same time each month. From age 20-40, healthy women should have clinical breast exams performed by their health care providers every three years. After age 40, the breast exams should be annually and should include a mammogram or similar procedure.

North American white women have the highest rates of breast cancer in the world, but the 5-year survival rate for all stages (Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3, and Stage 4) combined is 88% for the U.S. A recent study found European countries have lower 5-year breast cancer survival rates, with England at 77.8% and Ireland at 76.2% (Lancet Oncology).

The difference in these survival rates is usually attributed to life-saving early detection.

Breast Cancer Survival Rate - Stage 4 Breast Cancer

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Signs To Know If You Have Breast Cancer

Knowing your body well will help you know normal changes and changes that need medical attention. Having regular check ups gives you great defense against cancer.

Signs To Know If You Have Breast Cancer

Signs To Know If You Have Breast Cancer

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Signs To Know If You Have Breast Cancer

Signs To Know If You Have Breast Cancer

The Following Are Some Symptoms of Cancer To look for:

- Unfamiliar pain in your breast or in the armpit - It's unusual in the sense that the pain is different from how you feel when you have monthly periods. Also if you feel it in one rather than both breasts. If it is not caused by hormonal changes then go to the doctor for a check up.

- A lump or a tumor in the breast or in the armpit - Sometimes is caused by hormonal changes but if it persists don't wait before it is too late. Go for screening and know the cause of swelling.

- A change in size or shape of the mature breast - If you notice any changes in a mature breast more so if it's occurring on one breast only. That is a cause for alarm to seek health professional for cancer breast examination.

- Fluid other than milk leaking from the nipple - During your Menopause you may experience non-blood leakage from nipples of both breasts due to hormonal changes. But if it occurs on one breast only, then you need medical attention.

- Change in size of the nipple - When your body weight changes it is natural for the nipple to change its size too. But if it retracts in and doesn't return to its normal shape, seek help from your doctor for cancer manual examination. If there is a problem below the surface of the nipple then having a diagnostic mammogram or ultrasound may be the best option.

- Changes of color, shape or texture of the nipple - If you notice puckers, a rash on the nipple skin or darker skin that around the nipple. And after using some cream still doesn't help, then don't waste more time consult doctor when still in its curable sTAGe.

However it is important to know that breast implants, usage of antiperspirants, and wearing under wire bras do not raise your risk for breast cancer. There is also no proven evidence yet to link breast cancer and abortion.

Signs To Know If You Have Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Survival Rates - Stage 2 Breast Cancer

Life threatening diseases are not only seen on television advertiseMents, they are even on radio commercials. Posters in nearby vicinities of different hospitals and community centres about cancer awareness are scattered due to the drastic change it might cause to an infected individual.

Breast Cancer Survival Rates - Stage 2 Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Survival Rates - Stage 2 Breast Cancer

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Breast Cancer Survival Rates - Stage 2 Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Survival Rates - Stage 2 Breast Cancer

In cancer there are different sTAGes, and for the cancer of the breast there are 4 different sTAGes. Stage 2 breast cancer is when the tumor within the breast has grown and easily be noticed but have not expanded beyond the regions of the breast.

Below are different conditions or stages of stage 2 breast cancer and their survival rates.

• According to some studies, for II A cancer of the breast, the survival rate is at 92% and is consistently improving each year.

Stage II A cancer of the breast is when there are no malignant cancer cells within the breast itself but rather found in the auxiliary lymph nodes and If the cancer is between 2 - 5 cm.

• If it is already at the stage II B the survival rate is at 81%.

Stage II B cancer of the breast is when the tumor is no larger than 5 centimetres but has not affected the axillary lymph nodes. This stage is a preparation for the malignant cancer tumor in the breast to infiltrate and infect the nearby tissues near the breast.

For white woMen, up to 29% are diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer, and for black women, 36%. All in all there is a 62% average of patients diagnosed with this type of cancer within stage 2. Early detection is very crucial, because it has been proven that there is a 98% breast cancer survival rates for patients diagnosed at the first stage. To save the lives of people with this malignant disease, an early finding is very essential.

A stage 2 breast cancer is not as bad as it seems. Usually tumors in the breast are removed because they are easily found and examined during this stage. In fact there have been incessant improvements of its survival rates.

Breast cancer survival rates vary depending on the tumor size and if the cancer of the breast has been spread to the lymph glands. The good news for patients with this kind of cancer is the availability of abundant information for made accessible to help early detection and prevention. The primary reason for breast cancer survival rates are early detection along with improved treatments.

There are ways in order to prevent this malignant disease:

1. Monthly examinations every month
2. Acquiring a healthy lifestyle
3. Exercise, maintain a healthy weight
4. Moderate the intake of alcohol

However the chance of acquiring cancer of the breast is greater for older women and the bad news is the 10% chance of the cancer to recur even after successful medications.

Breast Cancer Survival Rates - Stage 2 Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Survival Rate-Stage 2 Breast Cancer

The 5-year breast cancer survival rate for sTAGe 2 breast cancer diagnosed in the U.S. varies according to size of the tumor and whether or not the cancer has spread to the lymPh Meters in diaMeter and has spread to the lymPh Meters but has not spread, it is also called sTAGe IIA.

Breast Cancer Survival Rate-Stage 2 Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Survival Rate-Stage 2 Breast Cancer

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Breast Cancer Survival Rate-Stage 2 Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer Survival Rate-Stage 2 Breast Cancer

If the breast cancer is between 2-5 centiMeters in diaMeter and has spread to the lymPh Meters but has not spread beyond the breast, it is also called stage IIB

Up to 29% of diagnosed breast cancer is Stage 2 breast cancer for white woMen and 36 percent for black woMen. An average of 62% of all breast cancer is diagnosed when it is still localized to the breast area or Stage 1 breast cancer. If the cancer is detected early enough, such as Stage 1 breast cancer, then the 5-year breast cancer survival rate is as high as 98% -100%. Early detection is the most important way to save the lives of> cancer patients.

Fortunately for breast cancer patients, there has been a great deal of effort put into providing information about early detection. Early detection and improved treatments are the primary reason for increasing breast cancer survival rates.

Women can help themselves with monthly self-exams done at the same time every month. "When a woman is 20 she should make sure that she gets a clinical examination at least every three years. After the age of 40, the clinical exams should be part of her annual health check-up, along with her mammogram.

Women can also help themselves with healthy habits that may help breast cancer prevention, such as regular moderate exercise, maintaining a healthy weight,and avoiding excessive alcohol. These, and other healthy habits should be maintained for life since the risk of breast cancer increases with age.

There is also a 10% chance of breast cancer recurrence even after successful treatment. You can learn about three healthy habits that have shown a 50% decrease in breast cancer recurrence at http://www.green-tea-health-news.com/breast-cancer-recurrence.html.

For more information on scientific research showing dramatically increased breast cancer survival rate, see http://www.green-tea-health-news.com/breast-cancer-survival-rate.html.

Breast Cancer Survival Rate-Stage 2 Breast Cancer

Symptoms and Pains-Endometriosis Versus Ovarian Cancer

The symptoms of endometriosis and ovarian cancer symptoms have some overlap, which is why some woMen with endometriosis worry about the risk of developing ovarian cancer. But before you jump to conclusions lets take a look at the symptoms of endometriosis versus ovarian cancer.

Symptoms and Pains-Endometriosis Versus Ovarian Cancer

Symptoms and Pains-Endometriosis Versus Ovarian Cancer

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Symptoms and Pains-Endometriosis Versus Ovarian Cancer

Symptoms and Pains-Endometriosis Versus Ovarian Cancer

During your monthly period, your uterine wall is shed, and appears as bloody discharge. This is actually a remnant of the endometrium, in layers of muscle and blood "designed to support an embryo. If the egg your body releases every month is not fertilized, hormones signal your uterus to shed the uterine lining.

For endometriosis sufferers, endometrial tissue similar to the uterus lining is found in areas outside of the uterus. This migrating endometrial tissue adheres tosurrounding organs, causing inflammation and scar tissue to form, resulting in you feeling severe pain, usually at the same time as your Menstrual cycle.

This rogue endometrial tissue not only effects the organs found in the pelvic cavity, but also can migrate and attach itself to the bladder, bowel, intestines and colon. In rare cases endometrial lesions have been found in the lungs, spine, and brain and on the skin.

Endometriosis, however, is not cancer.

Ovarian cancer, on the other hand, entails the formation of cysts on your ovaries. These cysts are often benign, and can be removed by surgery if they are detected early.

However, if they start moving to other parts of the body, ovarian cancer can become malignant.

Fluctuations orabnormalities in hormonal levels in your body most likely causes both endometriosis and ovarian cancer. According to studies, women with endometriosis are also more likely to develop ovarian cancer in their lifetime.

So, what are the symptoms of endometriosis?

Severe, disabling pain in the abdominal area that gets worse over time can be the first sign of endometriosis.

Other symptoms will include, but are not limited to:

Vomiting

Nausea

abnormal or irregular menstrual cycles, including bleeding or spotting in between periods

painful urination

painful bowel movements

painful sexual intercourse

heavy menstrual periods

back pain during menstruation

infertility or difficulty conceiving.

Compare theseto the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Like endometriosis, women with ovarian cancer will experience pain, although this will manifest at first as a sense of heaviness in the pelvic area.

Other signs of ovarian cancer will include:

vaginal bleeding

abnormal or irregular menstrual cycles

progressive but unexplainable back pain

increased weight gain around the abdomen

inexplicable weight gain or loss

vomiting

nausea

bloody stool

loss of appetite

increased urination

excessive or increased hAir growth

increased fluids lining the lungs

sometimes even positive readings on pregNancy tests even if the affected woman is not pregnant.

Symptoms and Pains-Endometriosis Versus Ovarian Cancer

How to Protect Yourself from Breast Cancer

Do you fear breast cancer? Many woMen do because it is such a killer! Surprisingly, Men are not immune to this disease either.

How to Protect Yourself from Breast Cancer

How to Protect Yourself from Breast Cancer

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How to Protect Yourself from Breast Cancer

How to Protect Yourself from Breast Cancer

If you received a diagnosis of breast cancer just 20 years ago, your chances of being a survivor would have been much less than they are today. That's because of the marvelous advance of medical research.

There are a lot more options available now for treating malignant tumors than were available a few years ago. And more and more women are breast cancer survivors today.

But you would like to know what your particular risks are for developing breast cancer, wouldn't you? Although no one knows exactly who is going to get breast cancer, there are riskfactors that can be taken into consideration. You can do something about some of these risk factors, and other risk factors there's not much you can do about. --except to be on your guard.

Here are the risk factors you can control:

1. Obesity

2. Drinking alcoholic beverages

3. Smoking

4. Taking estrogen with progesterone for menopausal symptoms

5. Using birth control pills

6. Lack of exercise

7. Choosing to feed your baby with a bottle instead of breast-feeding.

The following are risk factors over which you have no control:

1. Aging

2. Breast cancer in your immediate family

3. Starting your periods before the age of 12

4. Passing through menopause after the age of 50

I Knowas you can see, there are risks you can do something about and risks that you can't do anything about. So why not start with what you can do? For example, choose to eat healthy Foods instead of junk Food. Stay away from alcoholic beverages and smoking. Exercise regularly.

For the risks you can do nothing about, you can use preventative measures. If your mother or and or another close relative had breast cancer, try to remember to schedule a yearly mammogram. And have a doctor examine your breasts once a year. Learn how to do breast exams once a month yourself and be faithful about checking your breasts on a regular basis.

To even more accurately assess your personal risk for developing breast cancer, you can take a test that willlet you know if you carry a mutated gene related to breast cancer.

Why not choose to reduce your risk factors by doing all you can to protect yourself from this deadly disease?

How to Protect Yourself from Breast Cancer

Etiology of Breast Cancer

Epidemiological risk factors for a disease could give significant clues as to the etiology, or cause, of a disease.

Etiology of Breast Cancer

Etiology of Breast Cancer

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Etiology of Breast Cancer

Etiology of Breast Cancer

The etiology of human breast cancer remains largely unknown. Risk factors associated with the disease could be classified into three extensive determinants: family history factors, hormonal and reproductive factors, and environMental factors. A current epidemiologic analysis concluded that 73% of breast cancers are attributable to environMental factors. Over 78% of cases happen in postMenopausal women. Late onset is consistent with the long latency periods usually related with chemical carcinogenesis in humans.

Studies of migrant populations and geographic variations in the incidence of breast cancer recommendthat lifestyle and environmental effects are involved in the etiology of the disease. Its rates in Asian and Mediterranean countries are considerably lower than in North America, yet, in some generations, its rate in female offspring of Asian immigrants to the United States approaches the American rate.

Current studies point out that its rate in Japan is increasing, coincident with the westernization of the Japanese lifestyle. In general, the incidence of breast cancer in American Indian and Alaskan Native women has been lower than in most of the other racial/ethnic groups in the United States. Migration of these Native American families has caused an upsurge in the rates.

An elevated occurrence of breast cancer has been noted in the U.S.northeast, particularly the New York-New Jersey-Pennsylvania area, which is amongst the most heavily polluted areas on the continent in terms of industrial and vehicular emissions. An increased risk of breast cancer was reported for postmenopausal women as well who lived for more than 10 years near an industrial facility in Long Island, New York.

While the association of numerous risk factors, like family history and reproductive patterns, with breast cancer has been well established for several years, work in the past 10-15 years has added considerably to our comprehension of disease etiology.

Etiology of Breast Cancer

Breast Cancer: Know Your Risk Factors, the Signs and Symptoms and What to Do About It

All woMen, essentially, are at some degree of risk for developing breast cancer—considering that breast cancer is the most common cancer among North American woMen and that one in seven women either has it or will get it in their lifetime.

Breast Cancer: Know Your Risk Factors, the Signs and Symptoms and What to Do About It

Breast Cancer: Know Your Risk Factors, the Signs and Symptoms and What to Do About It

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Breast Cancer: Know Your Risk Factors, the Signs and Symptoms and What to Do About It

Breast Cancer: Know Your Risk Factors, the Signs and Symptoms and What to Do About It

But some women have a higher risk of contracting breast cancer than others, and that’s why it’s important for all women to assess their individual risks.

There is no single cause of breast cancer, but some factors seem to increase the risk of developing it.

The risk is increased the older you are, if you had your first child after the age of 30 (or no children at all) and if you have a family history of breast cancer, especially a mother, sister or daughter. Other minor, suggested risk factors—some of which have not been fully documented or studied—include previous breast disorders, early first menstruation, dense breast tissue, use of combination birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy (with both estrogen and progestin), a diet high in fat and alcohol and not breastfeeding or exercising.

If you’re a woman who has assessed a higher personal risk of developing breast cancer, you need to know what to Watch for; the first signs and symptoms of the disease.

The first sign of breast cancer [http://www.8008135.info] is normally a lump, a spot or other abnormality on the breast, usually felt by you first or seen on a mammogram (an x-ray of the breast) before you can even feel it. The lump is also constantly present, may feel hard, tender and unusual and like it’s attached to your skin.

Additional signs and symptoms of early breast cancer include other lumps, spots or abnormalities of the breast or nipple, such as a lump in the armpit, an inverted nipple, nipple discharge or eczema-type symptoms on the nipple, and irregular changes in the size, shape and skin of the breast.

Early detection is key. One way to help out with early detection is to learn how to do a breast self-examination—and to do them regularly. Breast self-exams basically allow you to “get to know” your particular breasts and how they look and feel normally, so you are better prepared to detect any unusual changes.

Mammograms and clinical breast examinations, which are done by doctors, are usually considered more reliable than self-exams. Mammograms aren’t recommended until women are a bit older (into their 40s and 50s, although slightly younger if a woman’s personal risk factor is higher), but clinical breast exams can, and should, be done sooner and more regularly.

At the first sign of what may appear to be breast cancer, and even if it’s not, it’s important for women to talk to their doctor right away. The sooner breast cancer is detected, the sooner it can be treated, and the greater chance of survival.

Breast Cancer: Know Your Risk Factors, the Signs and Symptoms and What to Do About It